Reducing Harm: A Conversation with the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition

05/09/2024 21 min Temporada 1 Episodio 11

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of The Well Aware Podcast, Dr. Lauren Grawert, Chief Medical Officer at Aware Recovery Care, engages in a meaningful conversation with Henry Lucas, CEO of the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition. The mission of the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition is to reduce substance addiction overdoses and deaths and the stigma associated with substance use disorder and to offer harm reduction solutions.  Together, they explore the critical role harm reduction plays in addressing the opioid crisis, the challenges faced by individuals with substance use disorders, and the innovative approaches being implemented by Kentucky. They discuss the importance of community engagement, the impact of stigma on recovery, and the future of harm reduction efforts. This episode provides valuable insights for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in the ongoing battle against addiction.