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VOICES from the Front Lines: Jane Clair Tyner on How Politics Are Affecting Funding for Substance Use Programs
VOICES from the Front Lines: Jane Clair Tyner on How Politics Are Affecting Funding for Substance Use Programs
VOICES from the Front Lines: Jane Clair Tyner on How Politics Are Affecting Funding for Substance Use Programs
Friday 2nd May 2025
Explore how politics impact substance use funding as Jane Clair Tyner shares her journey through loss and advocacy.
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Episode Overview
- Political changes are affecting funding for substance use programmes.
- Family connection is crucial in supporting recovery.
- The CRAFT method offers essential tools for families dealing with addiction.
- Harm reduction provides hope and another chance for those struggling.
- Community advocacy can drive meaningful change in addiction policies.
"Harm reduction was another day, another hug, another chance that today might be the day."
In this gripping episode of 'Coming Up for Air', Kayla Solomon and Isabel Cooney engage in a heartfelt conversation with Jane Clair Tyner, a Mississippi native and Communications Manager at End It For Good. Jane Clair shares her poignant journey of losing her first-born son, Asa, to addiction and how it led her to the organisation she now champions.
Her story is a testament to resilience and the power of advocacy in the face of political challenges affecting funding for substance use programmes. Jane Clair reflects on the bittersweet moment she discovered the CRAFT method, which she believes could have been a lifeline during her son's battle with addiction. She candidly discusses the emotional toll addiction takes on families and underscores the importance of self-care amidst the chaos.
The conversation touches on the current political climate's impact on funding for vital programmes, highlighting how recent changes threaten to undo significant progress in reducing overdose deaths. Listeners are invited to explore the role of family in supporting loved ones with substance use disorders. Jane Clair emphasises that family connection is crucial to recovery, challenging traditional notions that advocate for stepping back and letting individuals hit rock bottom.
Her insights provide a fresh perspective on harm reduction, advocating for approaches that offer another day, another hug, and another chance. This episode offers a powerful narrative about turning grief into mission work and the importance of community in tackling substance use issues. As Jane Clair shares her experiences and thoughts on policy changes, listeners are left to ponder how collective action can drive meaningful change.
Tune in for an inspiring dialogue that sheds light on the human stories behind addiction statistics and explores pathways to hope and healing.