Sober in the City

Sober in the City

Sober in the City

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Monday 17th March 2014

Join Debbie Strand and guests on Sober in the City as they discuss heroin addiction, media biases, and the urgent need for better education and treatment.
29 minutes
Informative
Hopeful
Empowering
Thought-provoking
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Sober in the City
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Heroin Crisis: Real Stories and Urgent Solutions

We need more in the way of education and treatment, and I'm a huge believer in-step programs.
Why does the heroin epidemic continue to devastate communities across America? In this episode of 'Sober in the City', host Debbie Strand and her guests confront the harsh realities of heroin addiction and the challenging road to recovery. They share their personal stories, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs faced by those battling this powerful drug.
The discussion takes a critical look at how media coverage often highlights celebrity overdoses while ignoring the thousands of everyday lives lost to heroin. One guest poignantly states, 'Those are not just numbers, those are people, those are human lives'. The conversation also tackles the role of pharmaceutical companies in fueling the opioid crisis and stresses the urgent need for better education and treatment options.
As one guest passionately argues, 'We need more in the way of education and treatment, and I'm a huge believer in-step programs'. This episode serves as a compelling call to action for everyone to support those struggling with addiction. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that underscores the human cost of this epidemic and the collective effort required to combat it.