Addiction Stigma
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Why Families Need to Learn About the Disease of Addiction
Understanding addiction as a chronic disease rather than a moral failing helps families support loved ones more effectively. Education fosters empathy, reduces enabling behaviors, and promotes healthy coping. By addressing individual and family needs, families can navigate recovery’s challenges together,… Continue reading
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The Power of Peer Support: Why Lived Experience Matters in Behavioral Health
The evolution of recovery and mental health advocacy highlights peer support’s crucial role. With origins in Alcoholics Anonymous, peer advocates now bridge gaps in healthcare, fostering connections that combat stigma. This inclusive approach is expanding beyond mental health to various… Continue reading
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Harm Reduction: Meeting People Where They Are
Jaymie Kahn-Rapp shares her career journey, starting as a vocational counselor in a therapeutic community, where she questioned the model’s approach. Transitioning to harm reduction, she emphasizes the importance of meeting individuals where they are, respecting their autonomy, and providing… Continue reading
