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Recovery Machine Podcast

Nathan and Corey discuss the Connect app's role in mental health and addiction support, including legal protections and accessibility for the homeless.

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Recovery Machine Podcast

Nathan McLean & Corey Williams

The Recovery Machine Podcast is a show hosted by two former healthcare workers who have lived experience with drug addiction. Episodes feature discussions about the following: Mental health, addiction treatment options, tools for recovery, drug policy, the war on drugs, socioeconomic factors of addiction, the language of addiction, beliefs and myths about drugs, harm reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma and PTSD, workplace risks, human rights, safe supply, drug regulation, the toxic drug crisis, psychology, compulsive behavior, neuroscience, genetics and personality traits related to addiction, and drug addiction in healthcare workers. Guests are brought in to offer insight and expertise on a regular basis. Why did we create the Recovery Machine Podcast? In short – to help. We’ve been through the drug addiction treatment process for healthcare workers in BC, and there are many things we wish we’d known before starting. So, one of our goals is to provide current, accurate information to other healthcare workers who might be struggling with substance use. We believe that by informing people about their options and the possible outcomes of their decisions, individuals will be better prepared to deal with the obstacles they will face. We also want to offer authentic, meaningful, factual discourse on substance use. We want to help change how people who use drugs are perceived. Recovery Machine is a tool we hope to use to dispel myths, improve understanding, and fight the countless drug policy injustices taking place right now in our society. Knowledge is power and when you’re at your lowest, surrounded by the darkness of the unknown, we’d like to offer you a light, a hand, and if you’re interested – a map. 🔊 All Platforms: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen ▶ YouTube Handle: https://youtube.com/@recoverymachine?sub_confirmation=1 ✔ Website: https://recoverymachine.org 📭 EMAIL Corey and Nathan at us@recoverymachine.org 🙏 To support Recovery Machine on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/recmach

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Connect App: A Lifeline for Mental Health and Addiction Support

“Since May it's been credited with lives saved, just this little this particular app here.”

Picture this: a simple app on your phone that could save lives. In this episode of the 'Recovery Machine Podcast', hosts Nathan McLean and Corey Williams dive into the game-changing Connect app by Lifeguard. This app isn't just another piece of tech; it's a lifeline, offering crucial resources for addiction and mental health support. Nathan and Corey break down the app's features, from CPR instructions to real-time access to mental health resources.

They also touch on the Good Samaritan Act, explaining how it protects individuals from legal issues during drug-related emergencies. But the conversation doesn't stop there. The hosts raise important questions about how accessible this app is for people experiencing homelessness and discuss ways technology can better serve this vulnerable population. If you're curious about how tech can play a role in mental health and addiction recovery, this episode is a must-listen.

It's an eye-opening discussion that highlights the power of technology in saving lives and supporting mental well-being.

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