No addict left behind

Title : No addict left behind

Abstract:

The session will examine the stigma of addiction from unique real-life perspectives while also focusing on harm reduction treatment related to persons who suffer from substance use disorder and mental health. Social work core values, such as self-determination, will be centralized, while the focus will also be on the theme of "meeting a person where the client is, instead of where the practitioner is." The end result of the lecture will produce an attitude of empathy, compassion, and understanding.

This lecture was best done in a format of one hour.

The learning objectives:

1.  Learn about stigma and how it affects a person seeking recovery.
2. Understand how the dogma of addiction treatment prevents a person from recovering.
3. Understand how recovery and treatment are as broad as abstinence to MAT.
4. Learn how vital it is for a person not to give up on someone trying to access treatment regardless of the level of care they need and choose.

Biography:

Joey is an author, licensed social worker, therapist, and motivational speaker with over a decade of experience in the field. Joey is the author of No addict left behind: It’s a recovery medicine state of mind. His story encompasses the clinical, medical, and personal experiences of the stigma of addiction and recovery medicine in our country.