E39 - Aired 12-08-22 Joanne PetersonE39 - Aired 12-08-22 Joanne Peterson
Courage to Hope
Joanne check in with Tony and updates us on the happenings at Learn 2 Cope!
1:01:29•31 Dec 2022
Joanne Peterson: Battling Addiction Stigma and Promoting Hope
“We have to rely on insurance and nobody's going to pay for it, then the best second number thing to do is to at least save them, at least by having it in there, injecting in a place where somebody's right handy with Narcan and they can test the drugs before you use them. So, um and I, if there's people there that will help them with like rises done, you know the housing, get them off the streets and you know, have people harm reduction workers that will say, if you're ready to go to treatment, I can help you go.”
How do you fight the stigma of addiction while offering tangible support to families in need? In this episode of 'Courage to Hope', Tony Lagreca sits down with Joanne Peterson, the founder of Learn 2 Cope. Joanne's organization is a lifeline for families dealing with substance abuse, providing resources and a supportive community. She shares the latest updates from Learn 2 Cope, highlighting the critical role of harm reduction workers and community involvement.
The conversation also touches on pressing issues like opioid settlements in Massachusetts and the fight against Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family. Joanne doesn't shy away from discussing the dangers of fentanyl-laced street drugs and the importance of vocational training and social work in supporting those struggling with addiction. With her blend of empathy and practical advice, Joanne reminds us that courage and hope are always within reach.
This episode is packed with insights and inspiration for anyone touched by addiction.
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