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Recovery Matters! Podcast
Alison focuses on topics connected to harm reduction and addiction rehabilitation as a writer and advocate. Because she meets the most incredible and motivating people while interviewing them, she loves writing about recovery. Because keeping people safe in their daily lives, supporting wellness, and preventing additional harm are at the core of harm reduction, she enjoys writing about it. Since joining the Virginia Recovery Advocacy Project, where she is based, she has moved her recovery advocacy from Maine to Virginia. She is the president of the Maine Association of Recovery Residences and has extensive ties to the state of Maine's recovery community.
33:16•8 Nov 2022
Alison Webb on the Power of Harm Reduction and Recovery Support
“The things that we work on in the prevention field to keep young people healthy, engaged, resilient mentally are pretty much the same things that we should be addressing in recovery.”
Ever wondered how harm reduction can change lives? Alison Webb, a passionate writer and advocate, dives into this topic in the 'Recovery Matters! Podcast'. She shares her journey from Maine to Virginia, highlighting her work with the Virginia Recovery Advocacy Project and her role as president of the Maine Association of Recovery Residences. Alison's dedication to keeping people safe and supporting their wellness shines through as she discusses the core principles of harm reduction and addiction rehabilitation.
She believes that the same strategies used to keep young people healthy and resilient can be applied to recovery. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the vital role of allies in the recovery process, the gaps in services for adolescents and young adults, and the powerful connection between prevention and recovery. Tune in to hear Alison's inspiring stories and practical insights that can make a real difference.
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