Advocating for Recovery | Recovery Day at the Connecticut State Capitol

Host TJ takes listeners live to the State Capitol in Hartford, Connecticut for Recovery Day. The event features an array of voices, including State Representative Robin Comey, Senator Saud Anwar, and Representatives Patrick Biggins and Devin Kearney, among others, who share their personal stories and legislative efforts to support individuals in recovery. Key discussions include the importance of removing the stigma associated with addiction, the potential benefits of Overdose Prevention Centers, and the need for robust community support and resources. The episode highlights the interconnected nature of recovery, community well-being, and legislative advocacy, emphasizing that recovery is a journey that involves everyone. Recovery Matters Podcast Episode 180   00:00 Introduction to Recovery Matters Podcast 00:26 State Representative Robin Comey's Personal Recovery Journey 02:54 Senator Saud Anwar on Overdose Prevention 07:18 Patrick Biggins on Youth and Recovery 08:43 Students for Recovery: Advocacy and Support 11:29 Taylor Aitken on Legislative Support for Recovery 13:47 Mike Pohl on Community Recovery Efforts 17:42 State Representative Devin Kearney on the Importance of Recovery 18:39 State Representative Toni Walker on Embracing Recovery 21:46 Stacy Sharpentier on Funding and Recovery Support 23:56 Conclusion and Resources for Recovery ----Across the Web---- 🌎 CCAR Website https://www.ccar.us ✉️ Donate: https://ccar.us/donate/ 🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Apple Music): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1wGUMMO... 🗣Recovery Matters Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverymatterspodcast? 🗣Recovery Matters Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recoverymatterspodcast/ 🗣CCAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAR4Recovery 📸CCAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccar4recovery 🐦CCAR Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccar4recovery