Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (Corri Mercy, Phil Valentine)
The Importance of Harm Reduction: A Conversation with Corri Mercy
The Importance of Harm Reduction: A Conversation with Corri Mercy
The Importance of Harm Reduction: A Conversation with Corri Mercy
Tuesday 8th August 2023
Join Corri Mercy on the 'Recovery Matters! Podcast' as she discusses harm reduction and her personal recovery journey, promoting compassion over stigma.
48 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Compassionate
Non-judgmental
Thought-provoking
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Get the buttons here!Harm Reduction in Recovery: Corri Mercy’s Journey and Insights
Episode Overview
- Corri Mercy shares her journey of personal recovery and her role as the manager of drug user health at NASTAD
- Challenges and lack of accessibility in the for-profit treatment industry are highlighted
- The episode offers a thought-provoking insight into the intersections of harm reduction and recovery
- Corri emphasizes the significance of autonomy and empowering individuals in their recovery journey
- Listeners are urged to embrace a more compassionate and non-judgmental perspective
At the root of harm reduction principles is the idea of living a life that is best for us, not for others looking in from the outside. It's about autonomy and empowering individuals to make their own choices.
Ever wondered how harm reduction fits into the recovery journey? In this episode of the 'Recovery Matters! Podcast', Corri Mercy, a passionate harm reduction advocate, takes you through her personal path of overcoming substance use and self-destructive behaviors. Corri's role as the manager of drug user health at NASTAD, a nonprofit organization dedicated to harm reduction, adds depth to the conversation as she shares practical strategies like syringe exchange programs and safe consumption sites.
These initiatives not only reduce the spread of infectious diseases but also provide a supportive environment for individuals to seek treatment without judgment. Phil Valentine joins Corri in discussing the controversial aspects of safe consumption sites, with Corri emphasizing the need for compassion over stigma. She believes that meeting people where they are and offering a nonjudgmental space can significantly aid their recovery.
Beyond her professional insights, Corri opens up about her personal recovery journey, which includes therapy, community support, and creative outlets like yoga and art journaling. This episode challenges the traditional views of recovery by highlighting the importance of autonomy and inclusive approaches, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in a more compassionate perspective on addiction recovery.