Prevention Links: Holistic Approach to Substance Use & Stigma

Three things you’ll learn in this episode: 1. Holistic Approach to Substance Use Disorder: Prevention Links focuses on both prevention (building resiliency and mental well-being, especially in at-risk youth) and recovery support, meeting individuals where they are without forcing abstinence, and addressing underlying factors like trauma and socioeconomic challenges.2. Addressing "Functioning Addiction" and Stigma: The discussion delves into the often-overlooked challenge of "functioning addicts" and the societal stigma surrounding addiction, highlighting the importance of early intervention through primary care and family support, as well as de-stigmatizing recovery by openly sharing success stories.3. Peer-Led Support and Community Reintegration: Prevention Links utilizes peer recovery specialists (individuals with lived experience) to normalize the recovery process and educate on diverse pathways, emphasizing the critical need for societal support to help recovering individuals reintegrate and thrive, rather than facing continued marginalization. About Morgan and Prevention links: - Website: https://preventionlinks.org/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-thompson-m-s-w-9a070660/ ✨Sponsors✨ Penji, the human first creative subscription service for agencies and teams. Enter code for 15% off your first month: UNIFIEDPURPOSE15 Penji's WebsiteSubscribe to Penji’s YouTube Channel