Chase Cotten - The Willow Center
Chase Cotten - The Willow Center
Season 3, Episode 6 - ”Harm Reduction”
Season 3, Episode 6 - ”Harm Reduction”
Season 3, Episode 6 - ”Harm Reduction”
Tuesday 25th July 2023
Join Chase and Mason with guest Michael Aviah as they explore harm reduction, its impact on mental health, and why it matters for recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding harm reduction and its importance
- Role of naloxone in opioid overdose prevention
- Public health strategies for substance use
- Challenges and critiques of harm reduction
- Empathy and humanizing addiction
When you start viewing people as people and humans and those that you love, I think it'll be easier. Yeah, I think we can change the world.
In the latest episode of The Willow Center Podcast, hosts Chase Cotton and Mason are joined by Michael Aviah from the Hendricks County Health Department to discuss the crucial topic of harm reduction in the context of mental health and recovery. This episode, titled 'Exploring Harm Reduction in Mental Health,' delves into the ins and outs of the harm reduction movement, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of its significance and impact.
Michael Aviah, a Public Health Education Specialist, shares his insights into the role of harm reduction strategies, like needle exchange programs and the use of naloxone, in preventing opioid overdoses and supporting recovery journeys. He emphasizes the educational component of harm reduction, which is vital for equipping individuals with the knowledge and resources needed to combat substance use disorders effectively.
The conversation touches on the personal and community-level benefits of harm reduction, highlighting how these practices can lead to safer outcomes for individuals struggling with addiction. Michael discusses the importance of empathy and humanizing those affected by substance use, urging listeners to challenge their beliefs and perceptions about addiction. By viewing people as loved ones and community members, the narrative shifts towards a more compassionate and supportive approach. Despite its benefits, harm reduction faces critiques and challenges.
The hosts and guest explore areas where the movement might need further clarity and education, encouraging the audience to engage in constructive dialogues that can lead to more effective and inclusive strategies. The episode concludes on a hopeful note, with Michael urging listeners to practice empathy and understanding, recognizing the humanity in those affected by addiction. This compassionate approach, he believes, can lead to significant change and progress in addressing the opioid epidemic and other substance use challenges.
As the Willow Center Podcast continues to explore essential topics in mental health and recovery, the next episode promises a deep dive into punitive versus restorative justice, offering insights into how justice systems can better serve individuals with addiction and mental health issues.