On today’s episode, we’ll be talking about addiction and substance abuse with producer and mental health nurse, Jenny Ng-Turner! We’ll discuss warning signs, triggers, stigmas, the value of having the right support systems in place, and where you can go for help.

The key moments in this episode are:

• 00:01:20 - Jenny's Background and Interest in Addiction and Substance Abuse
• 00:05:37 - Definition of Addiction and Triggers 
• 00:16:08 - The Impact of Drug Use and Access to Medication 
• 00:16:47 - Recognizing Substance Abuse and Seeking Help 
• 00:18:14 - Healthy Conversations about Substance Use 
• 00:21:46 - Patterns of Use and Finding Support 
• 00:27:38 - Supporting Families and Practicing Harm Reduction 
• 00:31:29 - Importance of Small Successes in Recovery 
• 00:31:53 - Complexity of Mental Health and Addiction 
• 00:32:13 - Self-Medication and Cognitive Disabilities 
• 00:34:18 - Portrayal of Addiction in Film and TV 
• 00:39:40 - Resources for Addiction Support 
• 00:47:07 - Overcoming Unhealthy Relationship with Alcohol 
• 00:48:13 - The Stigma of Sobriety 
• 00:48:43 - Fear of Addiction 
• 00:49:15 - Additional Information on Addiction

CW: Alcohol and substance use

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