Recovery Corner

Dr. William Scarbrough recently co-published a paper called "Peer Recovery Support Services: A Promising Approach to Combat Substance Use Disorders," in which he details what peer recovery support services are and how they have changed the game when it comes to substance use disorder treatment. In this episode of Recovery Corner, he explains the merits of peer services and talks about how shared lived experiences and empathy can completely transform the treatment process. Tune in to learn about these services and how they differ from (and perhaps even surpass) provider-based treatment options.

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In our pilot episode of our monthly news special The Recovery Corner, Saraiha, Aaron, Lex, and Meg go over a variety of topics ranging from Narcan vending machines to fighting loneliness. Tune in to hear each host's unique take on these news stories while also getting a glimpse into their personal histories. Tune in on the first Wednesday of every month to hear more episodes just like this one!

This month's articles:

Daily Herald, "'We help people with addiction': Elk Grove puts Narcan dispenser in police department lobby"

CNN, "Court grants Sackler family immunity in exchange for $6 billion opioid settlement"

Surgeon General, "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation"

NPR, "Ireland will require cancer warnings and calorie counts on alcoholic beverage labels"

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Most of us have probably heard that the opposite of addiction in connection. That is true for many people, but there isn't an instruction manual for how to connect with others. In this week's episode, Brian digs into this topic and provides a few tips about how to build positive relationships while navigating recovery. Above all else, he says that being your authentic self is the absolute best way to create and maintain meaningful relationships with people who will support you and your recovery. Tune in to learn more and hear his other tips!

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, this week's episode explores what mental health looks like in Black communities in America. Kelechi Ubozoh, mental health advocate and co-author/editor of "We've Been Too Patient: Voices From Radical Mental Health", explains the various barriers that may prevent someone from seeking help, the systemic problems in the mental healthcare system, and how providers can create safe spaces for people of color to heal and grow. Tune in to learn more (and get some great self-care tips)!

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This week on Recovery Corner, our hosts Brian and Karly talk to YPR's Public Policy Director, Ben Durgan, about all things advocacy. The trio discusses topics such as what advocacy is, how to get in touch with elected officials, and how to craft a compelling narrative to tell your story and further your advocacy efforts. Tune in to learn how to be an effective advocate for the recovery community!

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This week on Recovery Corner, our host Jessica has a conversation with David Whitesock, the creator of the Recovery Capital Index (RCI). Together, the two dig into David's personal story of recovery, what RCI is, how the tool can be used, and more! Tune in now to learn about how RCI can help measure your recovery process and inform how you maintain your recovery.

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In this week's episode, Saraiha dives into the long, uncomfortable truth about systemic racism in the United States and the profound effects it can have on financial wellbeing, mental health, and more. These symptoms of systemic racism also have a strong effect on substance use and recovery in communities of color. However, there are things we can do to rectify the situation. Tune in to hear more!

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In this week's episode, our host Brian has a conversation with Young People in Recovery's Kentucky Program Manager, Billy, about the purpose and impact of all-recovery meetings. In addition to discussing the impact that YPR can have at the local level, they talk about the incredible connections people can make with people in recovery from around the country at our National All-Recovery Meetings. Tune in to find out why YPR means so much to Billy and Brian!

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In this episode, hosts Karly and Kelvin dive into one of the most critical aspects of the recovery journey: wellness. They discuss the three primary pillars of wellness and how these can look different for individuals with different needs, lifestyles, and goals. They emphasize that wellness is work, but the payoff is unbeatable. For more wellness resources, visit youngpeopleinrecovery.org/resources/ or follow us on social media.

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In our special Women's History Month episode, YPR would like to celebrate the Chapter Lead of our Arapahoe County, CO chapter, Coreen Braden. In honor of Coreen's outstanding dedication to her work in harm reduction advocacy, YPR recently awarded her the first ever Coreen Braden Distinguished Service Award, which was named in her honor. In this episode, Coreen and our host Emily discuss Coreen's advocacy initiatives, the importance of women's roles in the nonprofit sector, and more. Visit our website at youngpeopleinrecovery.org to discover more about Coreen's work and find a chapter near you.

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