Turning Point / Four Rivers Behavioral Health
Turning Point / Four Rivers Behavioral Health
Bonus Episode: Overdose Awareness Day '25
Bonus Episode: Overdose Awareness Day '25
Bonus Episode: Overdose Awareness Day '25
Thursday 4th September 2025
Hear powerful stories from Overdose Awareness Day '25 on Crosstalk. Explore the impact of peer support and harm reduction.
46 minutes
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Hopeful
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Turning Point / Four Rivers Behavioral Health
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Episode Overview
- Peer support is crucial for recovery.
- Harm reduction saves lives by providing naloxone.
- Stigma around addiction needs to be challenged.
- Recovery is a personal journey with ups and downs.
- Community involvement enhances recovery efforts.
Every life is worth saving. Every person is worth fighting for.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this bonus episode of Crosstalk, you'll find yourself immersed in the heartfelt stories shared during Overdose Awareness Day. The event shines a spotlight on the community's effort to combat stigma and promote recovery. Nathan Brockett kicks off the episode with inspiring statistics, revealing a significant decrease in overdose deaths in Kentucky. It's a testament to the power of peer support and harm reduction strategies.
Throughout the episode, you'll hear from passionate advocates like Sam Peterson, Jonathan Payne, Hadley Penner, Nikki Randolph, Amber Hoxtetter, and Brandi Key, each sharing their personal journeys and the transformative impact of recovery. They highlight the importance of carrying naloxone and embracing harm reduction to save lives. Jonathan Payne's story, filled with resilience and hope, reminds us that recovery is possible for everyone.
Meanwhile, Nikki Randolph's experience underscores the harsh realities of addiction and the vital role of harm reduction in keeping hope alive. Amber Hoxtetter shares her miraculous transformation through faith, while Brandi Key offers heartfelt support to those still struggling. As the episode draws to a close, the balloon release serves as a poignant reminder of lives lost and the collective commitment to saving others. With each story, you'll be moved by the courage and determination to overcome addiction.
So, how can we contribute to this movement of hope and healing?