The Harm Reduction Approach to Addictions with Dee-Dee Stout

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Listen in on my discussion with Dee-Dee Stout, an Author, Professor, Clinician, and Harm Reduction Expert. She has almost 40 years of experience helping people with addictions and we chat about what the Harm Reduction framework is, why we must move away from the disease model of addiction, and the importance of destigmatizing those who use substances. We touch on how the language we use impacts our perspective and why words matter. We talk about the reasons for the need to legalize cannabis. And we focus on hope for change through small steps, and how we must recognize that life is full of mountains and valleys; it's about finding that balance. Be sure to check out her website, and book, "Coming to Harm Reduction Kicking & Screaming" which will be coming out with a 2nd edition soon.