Young People In Recovery
Young People In Recovery
Staying Alive
Staying Alive
Staying Alive
Wednesday 23rd March 2022
Discover how harm reduction practices can save lives and improve the quality of life for those battling addiction on 'Recovery Corner'.
101 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Staying Alive: Maggie Seldeen on the Vital Role of Harm Reduction
People can not recover if they can not survive. So why is there such a debate about life saving harm reduction services?
Why is there so much debate around harm reduction when it comes to addiction recovery? In this eye-opening episode of 'Recovery Corner', Maggie Seldeen, Executive Director of High Rockies Harm Reduction, shares her personal journey through addiction and trauma, and how it led her to become a passionate advocate for harm reduction. Maggie dives into the importance of harm reduction practices, which aim to minimize the negative health, social, and legal impacts associated with drug use.
She argues that abstinence isn't a realistic goal for everyone and that no one should suffer or die because of their addictions. Maggie discusses how harm reduction services can empower individuals to improve their quality of life and take steps toward recovery. The episode also touches on the benefits and challenges of harm reduction, the controversies it faces, and its future.
You'll learn about peer support services, the unique aspects of harm reduction in rural communities, and how you can get involved in these life-saving efforts. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that offers hope and practical advice for anyone touched by addiction.