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EPISODE · Feb 22, 2022 · 1H 15M

You Shouldn't Need to Qualify for Help: CAPSA Vice President Speaks Up.

from Hard Knox Talks: Your Addiction Podcast · host Daniel

Send us Fan Mail"I never decided to get better, I just gave up on dying."Gord Garner smoked crack for 30 years.Today he is the Vice President of the Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA).“I don’t have a heroic personal story, I have a story of thousands of people helping me.”His goal is to improve the lives of Canadians in regards to their relationships with substances.“you shouldn’t have to get better in order to get help”We couldn't agree more.Tune in this week and listen to Gord #takeofftheblinders around the way we talk, and the decisions we make around Substance use in Canada.We'll talk about his own personal journey, and how he and the organization he serves is fighting for a safer way for people who use drugs to live.I'll be honest my friends, this guy blew my mind, and he's going to blow yours to this week right here, on Hard Knox Talks.Don't believe me?Buckle up.#thestigmaendswithme#togetherwearestrongerSupport the showSEIU-WestWellness NewsParenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HEREAre you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks!Check out the speakeasy podcastFollow Daniel Unmanageable on FacebookFollow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREFor business or speaking inquiries: [email protected] Hard Knox TalksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube:ht...

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Send us Fan Mail "I never decided to get better, I just gave up on dying." Gord Garner smoked crack for 30 years. Today he is the Vice President of the Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA). “I don’t have a heroic personal story, I have a story of thousands of people helping me.” His goal is to improve the lives of Canadians in regards to their relationships with substances. “you shouldn’t have to get better in order to get help” We couldn't agree more. Tune in this wee...

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