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keywords: Overdose Awareness, Fentanyl Crisis, Narcan, Harm Reduction, Addiction Education, Recovery Month, Drug Overdose Statistics, Community Support, Personal Stories, Substance Abuse
summary: In this episode of Healing Unscripted, the hosts discuss the critical issue of overdose awareness, particularly focusing on the fentanyl crisis. They share personal stories of loss and the impact of addiction on families. The conversation emphasizes the importance of education, recognizing the signs of overdose, and the role of Narcan in saving lives. Statistics on overdose deaths are presented, highlighting the need for community support and open conversations about addiction. The episode concludes with a call to action for awareness and future initiatives to combat the overdose epidemic.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Overdose Awareness Day
03:11
Personal Stories and Impact of Overdose
06:06
Understanding the Fentanyl Crisis
08:39
Recognizing Signs of Overdose
10:46
Education and Harm Reduction Strategies
12:37
The Role of Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips
14:44
Parenting in the Age of Overdose
17:19
Reflections on Loss and Grief
19:15
Statistics and Community Impact
21:42
Changing the Narrative: Poisoning vs. Overdose
23:53
Community Initiatives and Awareness
26:32
Conclusion and Call to Action
29:28
Resources:
Treatment Center: Precourt Healing Center https://www.vailhealthbh.org/inpatient-care/precourt-healing-center
Suicide & Crisis 988
https://www.forgingnewlives.com/
Recovery Pastor Zack Alexander zack@steamboatchristian.com
Regeneration 12 Step https://steamboat.church/events/
Nele Cashmore
ncashmore@ncchealthpartnership.org
(970) 875-6662
https://thehealthpartnership.org/
Health Solutions West- Therapy, Counseling & Peer Services 1-877-603-7045
Local AA meetings & locations- https://www.steamboataa.org/
REPS 970-846-8182
Substance abuse 800-662-HELP
Mens Sober Living- https://www.travishouse.org/ Jeff Welton
Womens Sober Living- https://lovelifesteamboat.com/about Chynna Wallace
Local Counselor & Yoga Teacher- https://kimhortonwellness.com/
@kimhortonwellness
Warhorse Ranch (970) 879-9121 https://warhorseranch.org/who-we-are/ Mike & Val Lozano
Sk8Church- https://www.steamboatsk8church.com/
The Phoenix- Free Crossfit https://thephoenix.org/
12 Step Program in Moffatt County- https://www.celebraterecovery.today/
Please SUPPORT The Hope Initiative!!!! https://yvcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=5686
UPCOMING:
9/20- Rally for Recovery walk at Steamboat Springs High School track. Only $5
