Addiction Prevention Coalition
Addiction Prevention Coalition
Close to Home: A Conversation with Morgan Grace
Close to Home: A Conversation with Morgan Grace
Close to Home: A Conversation with Morgan Grace
Tuesday 7th November 2023
Discover Morgan Grace's inspiring journey with APC, her passion for harm reduction, and how community efforts can break the stigma around substance use.
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Episode Overview
- Morgan Grace shares her personal connection to substance use prevention.
- APC's role in harm reduction and community support.
- The impact of growing up in a rural community affected by substance use.
- Morgan's journey from intern to resource coordinator at APC.
- Encouragement for individuals seeking resources and support.
Substance use disorder touches all our lives and often we feel hopeless or frustrated in our pursuit to understand how and why it happens.
In this episode of APC Recovery Cafe, hosts Art Wimberly and Carrie Wimberly welcome Morgan Grace, the resource coordinator at the Addiction Prevention Coalition (APC). Morgan shares her personal journey, highlighting how her upbringing in a rural community deeply impacted by substance use has fueled her passion for prevention and harm reduction. She recounts personal experiences, such as witnessing her mother's struggles with pain management and accidental overdoses, which have shaped her understanding and dedication to the cause.
Morgan began her journey with APC as an intern in 2021 after her plans to study and intern abroad were thwarted by the pandemic. This unexpected turn led her to discover a profound interest in harm reduction and prevention strategies. She emphasizes the importance of education and resources in empowering individuals and communities to handle substance use challenges effectively. The episode also delves into APC's mission to provide recovery support and discuss prevention tactics through storytelling.
Morgan discusses her role in leading InFocus, a student-led program designed to engage youth in substance misuse prevention and leadership activities. She highlights the importance of coalition building and involving diverse voices from various sectors of student bodies. As the episode concludes, Morgan offers advice to individuals seeking resources and encourages them to reach out to APC for support. She stresses the significance of community events and online resources available for those hesitant to make direct contact.
Morgan's story and insights provide hope and guidance for listeners, demonstrating that collective efforts and open conversations can break the stigma surrounding substance use and pave the way for brighter futures.