Asra: The Punjabi Alcohol Resource
Asra: The Punjabi Alcohol Resource
Spice Radio Interview - Fight Alcohol Use In Punjabi Communities By Providing Accessible Support
Spice Radio Interview - Fight Alcohol Use In Punjabi Communities By Providing Accessible Support
Spice Radio Interview - Fight Alcohol Use In Punjabi Communities By Providing Accessible Support
Tuesday 27th July 2021
Manvinder Kaur from Asra talks about fighting alcohol use disorder in Punjabi communities, addressing stigma and pandemic impacts. Listen now.
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Asra: The Punjabi Alcohol Resource
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Sobriety Toolkit
Stigma & Social Perspectives
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Confronting Alcohol Use in Punjabi Communities: Insights from Asra's Spice Radio Interview
So our argument is that it's not that community members don't have the education or don't want the support.
Ever thought about the unique challenges Punjabi families face when dealing with alcohol use disorder? In this compelling episode, Asra: The Punjabi Alcohol Resource dives into these very issues through a Spice Radio interview with Manvinder Kaur. Kaur, the author of a pivotal report on alcohol use in Punjabi communities, sheds light on the struggles individuals and families encounter and how Asra is stepping in to provide much-needed support.
She discusses how stigma, rather than a lack of education or desire for help, often stands in the way of seeking assistance. This episode unpacks the internal and institutional barriers that prevent people from accessing resources and how Asra is tackling these obstacles head-on. With educational materials available in both Punjabi and English, Asra aims to break down these barriers and promote harm reduction and withdrawal management.
The interview also touches on the impact of the pandemic, highlighting how it has made rehab centers even less accessible due to high costs. However, there is a silver lining: many community members are open to online support groups, showing a willingness to seek help in new ways. Throughout the episode, Kaur emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding in the journey to sobriety, noting that it's rarely a straightforward path.
Asra's mission is to provide a diverse range of resources tailored to meet the specific needs of Punjabi families, making it easier for them to navigate their unique paths to recovery. Tune in to hear more about how Asra is breaking down stigma and offering hope and support to those who need it most.