Exploring Recovery and Advocacy with Bill Stauffer

2022-08-21

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How can we better support those with a substance abuse disorder? What role does self-care play in advocacy and recovery? Suzie & Bill explore misconceptions and education about substance abuse disorder. Bill shares insight about his own path to recovery and advocacy as well as cautions for those in helping professions- charge your battery! Note from Suzie: *We recorded this episode August of 2021, and it is now 2022. That's right! Please keep this in mind while listening. Thank you. *There was an issue with the s...

How can we better support those with a substance abuse disorder? What role does self-care play in advocacy and recovery?

Suzie & Bill explore misconceptions and education about substance abuse disorder. Bill shares insight about his own path to recovery and advocacy as well as cautions for those in helping professions- charge your battery!

Note from Suzie:

*We recorded this episode August of 2021, and it is now 2022. That's right! Please keep this in mind while listening. Thank you.

*There was an issue with the software platform, so sound is a little buzzy on my end. Bill's is clear- and his voice is the one that matters.

Quotes

"Not doing something…isn't an option."

"Pursue purpose."

"Better than well." (David Best, Phd.)

About Bill: Bill is the Executive Director at PRO-A (Pennsylvania Recovery Alliance).

Connect with Bill at Billstauffer@rcn.com

Resources referenced:

Pennsylvania: "Get Help Now" 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Other: SAMHSA (Treatment locator)