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#204: A Mother's Battle - Navigating the Opioid Crisis with Correne Antrobus
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In this episode, I chat with Correne Antrobus, a dedicated advocate and member of Mom Stop the Harm, to explore the harrowing realities of the opioid crisis through her lived experience. Correne shares the personal journey of her daughter’s addiction, the challenges of seeking help, and the systemic gaps in addressing substance use. With raw honesty, she discusses the stigma surrounding addiction, the critical need for safe supply and housing, and the importance of community support. Correne's insights shed light on the human side of addiction, emphasizing the necessity of compassionate, non-judgmental approaches. This episode is a poignant reminder of the ongoing crisis and the urgent need for comprehensive, empathetic solutions. Tune in to hear a powerful story of resilience, hope, and the fight for a better future for those affected by addiction.
Links Mentioned:
Tune in to hear a powerful story of resilience, hope, and the fight for a better future for those affected by addiction.
Visit my NEW Website! https://www.christopherbalkaran.com
Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts:
Instagram @openmindspod
Tiktok @openmindspodcast
Chapters
1. #204: A Mother's Battle - Navigating the Opioid Crisis with Correne Antrobus (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Mindfully Gay Podcast (00:17:41)
3. (Cont.) #204: A Mother's Battle - Navigating the Opioid Crisis with Correne Antrobus (00:18:28)
216 episodes
Manage episode 426450173 series 2810434
In this episode, I chat with Correne Antrobus, a dedicated advocate and member of Mom Stop the Harm, to explore the harrowing realities of the opioid crisis through her lived experience. Correne shares the personal journey of her daughter’s addiction, the challenges of seeking help, and the systemic gaps in addressing substance use. With raw honesty, she discusses the stigma surrounding addiction, the critical need for safe supply and housing, and the importance of community support. Correne's insights shed light on the human side of addiction, emphasizing the necessity of compassionate, non-judgmental approaches. This episode is a poignant reminder of the ongoing crisis and the urgent need for comprehensive, empathetic solutions. Tune in to hear a powerful story of resilience, hope, and the fight for a better future for those affected by addiction.
Links Mentioned:
Tune in to hear a powerful story of resilience, hope, and the fight for a better future for those affected by addiction.
Visit my NEW Website! https://www.christopherbalkaran.com
Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts:
Instagram @openmindspod
Tiktok @openmindspodcast
Chapters
1. #204: A Mother's Battle - Navigating the Opioid Crisis with Correne Antrobus (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Mindfully Gay Podcast (00:17:41)
3. (Cont.) #204: A Mother's Battle - Navigating the Opioid Crisis with Correne Antrobus (00:18:28)
216 episodes
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