The Power of Choice: Embracing Diverse Recovery Paths

Join Whitney for an open conversation with Patrick McGowan, a person in recovery who believes that the best recovery program is the one that fits you. Patrick shares his journey, his challenges with traditional 12-step programs, and explores alternative recovery pathways. Discover why individualization in recovery matters, the risks of stigmatizing non-traditional methods, and the importance of supporting diverse recovery paths. 

Links

• Patrick McGowan: https://www.youtube.com/@RecoveryConversations-s8o
• Straight Up Care: straightupcare.com
• Watch our episodes: ReduceTheStigma.com, Youtube.com
• Patrick's Email: 4ptrick@gmail.com

Reduce The Stigma is sponsored by Straight Up Care, the telehealth platform empowering lived experience. If you're in need of support, check out Straight Up Care - where shared lived experience powers recovery.

 

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Acknowledgements

Host: Whitney Menarcheck

Editing by: Sarah Elash

Music by: AudioSphere

This is a Straight Up Care production.