Get in the Herd with host Nathan Mitchell, John Shinholser & Carol McDaidGet in the Herd with host Nathan Mitchell, John Shinholser & Carol McDaid
Get In The Herd Podcast at the McShin Foundation Addiction Recovery Resource Center
Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger discusses her bill to permanently fund recovery support services with Nathan Mitchell, John Shinholser, and Carol McDaid.
44:22•1 Dec 2021
Funding Recovery: Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger's Vision
“We need to make sure that people have the resources and the support they need to get into recovery and to stay in recovery, and that's what this legislation is all about.”
Ever wondered how government funding can change the landscape of addiction recovery? In this episode of 'Get In The Herd', host Nathan Mitchell welcomes John Shinholser and Carol McDaid, co-founders of the McShin Foundation, along with Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger. They dive into a crucial conversation about Spanberger's bill aimed at permanently funding recovery support services in the federal budget.
The discussion covers the importance of bipartisan support, the devastating impact of substance use disorder on families and communities, and the need for a long-term commitment to recovery. Spanberger emphasizes that this legislation is about ensuring people have the resources and support to not just enter recovery but to sustain it. Tune in to understand how advocacy and government action can pave the way for a more supportive recovery environment.
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