Tracey Helton on Harm Reduction: Safe Injection Sites and Beyond
No one finds recovery if they're dead.
What does it take to truly support those battling heroin addiction? Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner dive deep into this question with Tracey Helton, a renowned harm reduction advocate and author of 'The Big Fix: Life After Heroin'. In this episode of 'Rehab Confidential', Tracey shares her gripping journey from the depths of heroin addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for many struggling with similar battles.
She passionately discusses the importance of safe injection facilities and how they can be a lifeline for those still in the throes of addiction. Tracey emphasizes that providing the right tools and support is crucial for recovery and, most importantly, for keeping people alive. The conversation also touches on the grim realities of street-bought pills and the staggering failure rates within the rehab industry.
Tracey and the hosts explore how teleprescribing and medication reminders can play a pivotal role in harm reduction. They remind listeners that no one can recover if they’re not alive to do so, urging support for overdose awareness initiatives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of addiction recovery and the ethical considerations that come with it.
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Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner
Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner
Tracey Helton, Author of “The Big Fix: Life After Heroin”
Tracey Helton, Author of “The Big Fix: Life After Heroin”
Tracey Helton, Author of “The Big Fix: Life After Heroin”
Tuesday 13th October 2020
Tracey Helton discusses safe injection sites, harm reduction, and ethical rehab practices with Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner on 'Rehab Confidential'.
Clinical social worker, interventionist and original founder of the theFix.com, Joe Schrank teams up with columnist and best selling author of the memoir, “My Fair Junkie” Amy Dresner to bring you a u...(view more)
Tracey Helton on Harm Reduction: Safe Injection Sites and Beyond
No one finds recovery if they're dead.
What does it take to truly support those battling heroin addiction? Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner dive deep into this question with Tracey Helton, a renowned harm reduction advocate and author of 'The Big Fix: Life After Heroin'. In this episode of 'Rehab Confidential', Tracey shares her gripping journey from the depths of heroin addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for many struggling with similar battles.
She passionately discusses the importance of safe injection facilities and how they can be a lifeline for those still in the throes of addiction. Tracey emphasizes that providing the right tools and support is crucial for recovery and, most importantly, for keeping people alive. The conversation also touches on the grim realities of street-bought pills and the staggering failure rates within the rehab industry.
Tracey and the hosts explore how teleprescribing and medication reminders can play a pivotal role in harm reduction. They remind listeners that no one can recover if they’re not alive to do so, urging support for overdose awareness initiatives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of addiction recovery and the ethical considerations that come with it.