RR 240: Ryan Hampton - Mobilize RecoveryRR 240: Ryan Hampton - Mobilize Recovery
The SHAIR Recovery Podcast
What is the solution to the addiction crisis? Currently, less than 10 percent of people will ever seek medical help of any kind for their addiction. Hundreds of people lose their lives daily, leaving behind family members, friends, loved ones,...
1:05:16•17 Sept 2019
Ryan Hampton: Transforming Addiction Treatment through Community Action
“Yet we're never going to solve an addiction crisis if we keep putting all of our money into just keeping people from starting drugs or alcohol.”
Ever thought about how a united community can change the landscape of addiction recovery? Ryan Hampton, author of 'American Fix: Inside the Opioid Addiction Crisis - and How to End It', joins Omar Pinto on The SHAIR Recovery Podcast to shed light on this very topic. Hampton, a prominent voice in the recovery movement, passionately argues that real change comes from grassroots efforts and community involvement.
He believes that focusing solely on prevention and crisis intervention won't solve the addiction crisis in the United States. Instead, Hampton champions peer-to-peer support, certified recovery specialists, and recovery community organizations as the pillars of effective treatment. In this episode, Hampton shares his personal journey through addiction and recovery, offering valuable insights for those seeking an alcohol-free lifestyle. His story is not just about overcoming personal struggles but also about the collective power of mobilizing recovery.
If you're curious about how community action can revolutionize addiction treatment, this episode is a must-listen.
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