Gary Hendler
Gary Hendler
EPISODE 0502025
EPISODE 0502025
EPISODE 0502025
Saturday 3rd May 2025
Explore funding cuts impacting addiction recovery services and the urgent need for continued support in this engaging episode of Clean and Sober Radio.
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Gary Hendler
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Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Recent funding cuts threaten access to essential addiction services.
- Narcan's availability is crucial in reducing overdose deaths.
- Emerging drugs pose new challenges in addiction treatment.
- Societal attitudes towards addiction as a disease are evolving.
- Advocacy is needed to maintain support for recovery programs.
"Pulling the Narcan grants is just insane to me."
In a heartfelt episode of Clean and Sober Radio, hosts Gary Hendler and Mark Sigmund tackle the pressing issue of funding cuts to essential addiction and mental health services. With the backdrop of a significant drop in overdose deaths, they question whether society is truly committed to supporting those battling addiction. The episode highlights the critical role Narcan plays in saving lives and the potential consequences of reduced access due to budget cuts.
Gary and Mark engage in a lively discussion, using real-world analogies to underscore the severity of the situation. Imagine attending a football game, only to realise that the number of overdose deaths could fill the stadium twenty times over. It's a stark reminder of the gravity of the crisis at hand. The hosts also explore how new, more potent drugs are complicating the landscape of addiction.
With substances like xylazine and metoprotein entering the scene, the need for effective intervention becomes even more urgent. Their conversation touches on broader societal issues, including the impact of alcohol consumption on airplanes and the legal system's evolving approach to treating addiction as a disease. Listeners are left pondering whether current policies reflect a genuine commitment to tackling addiction or if financial priorities overshadow human lives.
This episode serves as a call to action, urging everyone to advocate for continued support and awareness in the recovery community. Are we doing enough to protect those who need help? Dive into this episode to explore these critical questions.