Overcoming Addiction: Empowering peers to achieve dreams

Join us in this powerful video as we discuss the importance of peer support in overcoming addiction and empowering individuals to achieve their dreams. If you or someone you know is on a recovery journey, this video is a must-watch for valuable insights and inspiration.

In this episode of Reduce The Stigma - Recovery Conversations, Dr. Mo (Melissa Dittberner, PhD), co-founder and CEO of Straight Up Care, discusses her experiences and motivations in the field of peer support services, substance use, and mental health. She shares her personal journey of overcoming addiction and how it led her to pursue a career in helping others. Dr. Mo also talks about the importance of breaking stigma and creating an ecosystem of support for people in recovery. She discusses the services offered by Straight Up Care, including a HIPAA compliant virtual telehealth platform, peer specialist social network, and peerpreneur program. Dr. Mo emphasizes the importance of meeting people where they are, seeing them as human beings, and providing the support they need to achieve their optimal selves. She encourages everyone to remember that humans are humans, and we should celebrate people's differences and cultures.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:24 Dr. Mo's Journey into Recover and Education

04:45 Challenges and Achievements

08:05 Current Feelings and Reflections

10:47 Breaking Stigma in Professional Spaces

11:59 Bridging Lived Experience and Professional Expertise

18:27 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans

22:32 Creating an Ecosystem of Support

26:10 Message to Combat Stigma

30:53 Closing Remarks

Full episode transcript: https://reducethestigma.com/dr-mo-melissa-dittberner-empowering-peers/

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