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Intro Sober Sisters |
| Intro Jake's Story |
Mone Thank you |
| Eileen/Lindsay thank you |
Intro Perinatal |
| Intro Ali's Story |
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| Intro Show & Guests |
Intro Sober Sisters |
| Intro Jake's Story |
Mone Thank you |
| Eileen/Lindsay thank you |
Intro Perinatal |
| Intro Ali's Story |
Tag Perinatal |
| Tag Ali Panel #2 |
Goodbye |
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Welcome to Roads to Recovery. I'm Jennifer Rooks. Throughout New England there's been a lot of attention on the destruction caused by opiate misuse. Nearly every community has been affected by the death of a family member, friend, neighbor or co-worker. Substance use disorder goes beyond illicit drugs such as heroin -- it includes alcohol and prescription meds found in many homes. The Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality reports that more than ten percent of people in New England misuse illicit drugs or alcohol. Eighty percent of those people NEVER receive treatment. Today, we're not going to focus on the problems of substance use disorder but look at some of the solutions. Joining me are four people with a lot of experience and expertise in recovery. Joe Hannon is a retired doctor, former state rep and has been in long-term recovery. Stephanie Savard, the CEO of Families in Transition, is on the Governors Commission for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention, Treatment and Recovery. Donna Marston has a son in long term recovery from heroin addiction. She is founder of a parent support group called Families Sharing Without Shame and Author of "Peeling The Onion." Nate Mack works in a men's recovery housing organization and is in recovery himself. And we have an audience with us - all of whom are working to provide support for people on the road to recovery. |
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Before we begin our conversation, I'll share a story that's become too familiar. Jake Carter was a young man who loved fishing, adventure and his family. A work related injury and a bout with cancer several years ago led him to prescription painkillers. His family says pain relief turned into addiction and whatever they tried to do to help him -- wasn't enough. |
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Eileen Carter and her daughter Lindsay Raynes are with us in the studio. I want to thank both of you for sharing your story and asking the question - what else could we have done. |
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Our next story is about transformation. We met a young woman, "Ali" who found herself in jail -- twice on drug-related charges. Something happened following her second conviction that helped change her mindset about recovery - she enrolled in a program called therapeutic community at the Strafford County House of Corrections in New Hampshire. |
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Ali graduated from therapeutic community, moved into community-based recovery and is now working full time. |
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You've heard that an important part of recovery is developing a feeling of empowerment -- believing that recovery is possible. Moné Cassier's substance use disorder began at an early age and lasted for decades. She eventually found her path to recovery and along the way it opened roads for other women. |
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Sober Sisters Recovery can be found in Somersworth, New Hampshire. And there are homes like it in communities all over New England. A couple of important tips from Monet - make sure you find people who are in long term recovery. And try to avoid romatic relations while you're beginning your journey. Thanks, Monet. Ask Doc what he thinks. |
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Recovery is best achieved when there's co-ordination of care. At Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center there's a program that provides outpatient treatment for pregnant and postpartum women that focuses on physical, social and mental health. |
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The folks at Dartmouth-Hitchcock are working with the March of Dimes to create a toolkit for other hospitals in New England. |
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Thanks to our panelists, audience and the people who shared their personal stories with us. The roads to recovery can be challenging to navigate but as you heard, it is also possible to achieve. We encourage you to visit our website for more information about support in your community -- go to nhptv.org/recovery I'm Jennifer Rooks, thanks for watching. |