Exploring Mental Illness
Exploring Mental Illness
Overdose Awareness Month
Overdose Awareness Month
Overdose Awareness Month
Monday 9th August 2021
Join Nancy, Jessica Eagles, and Officer Ayman Kafel as they discuss overdose awareness, community support, and treatment challenges on Exploring Mental Illness.
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Get the buttons here!Tackling Overdose Awareness Month: Insights from Community Experts
I think there's been an incredible amount of progress to moving this away from a moral issue and naming what it is that addiction is actually a disease, and that it needs to be treated as such.
What happens when you bring together experts from healthcare and law enforcement to talk about overdose awareness? In this engaging episode, Nancy hosts a panel discussion featuring Jessica Eagles, Director of Leadership and Systems at Fuller Hospital, and Officer Ayman Kafel from Attleboro PD’s Problem Oriented Policing Unit. They dive deep into the pressing issue of overdose awareness, especially in light of the ongoing pandemic.
The conversation touches on the rising overdose rates, the struggles families face in seeking treatment, and the pivotal role community support plays in recovery. Jessica Eagles emphasizes the shift in perspective from viewing addiction as a moral failing to recognizing it as a disease that needs proper treatment. Meanwhile, Officer Kafel sheds light on how law enforcement is adapting to better support addiction treatment within communities.
This episode offers a wealth of resources for those grappling with addiction and their loved ones, underscoring the importance of education and awareness. It's a must-listen for anyone affected by or interested in the complexities of addiction and recovery.