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You Shouldn't Need to Qualify for Help: CAPSA Vice President Speaks Up.
You Shouldn't Need to Qualify for Help: CAPSA Vice President Speaks Up.
You Shouldn't Need to Qualify for Help: CAPSA Vice President Speaks Up.
Tuesday 22nd February 2022
Listen to Gord Garner discuss his journey from addiction to advocacy, emphasizing the need for compassion and community support in addiction treatment.
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Get the buttons here!Gord Garner: Breaking Down Barriers in Addiction Support
"You shouldn't have to get better in order to get help." - Gord Garner
What if you didn't need to prove you were 'better' to get help? Gord Garner, the Vice President of the Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA), brings this radical idea to the forefront. Having smoked crack for 30 years, Gord's journey from addiction to advocacy is a testament to the power of community support and the importance of compassion in addiction treatment.
He doesn't see his story as heroic; instead, he credits thousands of people who helped him along the way. Gord's mission is clear: improve the lives of Canadians dealing with substance use without making them jump through hoops to get the help they need. He believes that everyone deserves support, regardless of where they are in their recovery journey.
In this episode of 'Hard Knox Talks', Gord opens up about his personal experiences and discusses how CAPSA is working to change the narrative around substance use in Canada. His insights are eye-opening and challenge the stigmatizing attitudes that often surround addiction. Gord emphasizes the role of lived experience in advocacy and calls for a more compassionate approach in healthcare settings.
Tune in to hear Gord's powerful story and his vision for a safer, more supportive environment for people who use drugs. Whether you're directly affected by addiction or simply want to understand more about it, this conversation is both enlightening and motivating.