Representative Leslie Herod knows what it's like to have a family member struggle with addiction and incarceration. But she also knows that this is more a failure of a greater system than a failure of a sibling, and that’s informed the policy and programs she’s spearheaded around mental health, substance misuse, and the criminal justice system. Nzinga and Representative Herod talk about how current systems of policing and treating substance misuse not only bypass treating mental health, but often make it worse. Luckily, Representative Herod has a program in Denver, Colorado that has actually worked.

 

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Representative Leslie Herod knows what it's like to have a family member struggle with addiction and incarceration. But she also knows that this is more a failure of a greater system than a failure of a sibling, and that&rsquo;s informed the policy and programs she&rsquo;s spearheaded around mental health, substance misuse, and the criminal justice system. Nzinga and Representative Herod talk about how current systems of policing and treating substance misuse not only bypass treating mental health, but often make it worse. Luckily, Representative Herod has a program in Denver, Colorado that has actually worked.
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Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.&nbsp;
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Learn more about the STAR program <a href="https://caring4denver.org/about/updates/">here</a>.
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Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NEJFhcReE4ejw2Kw7ba8DVJ1xQLogPwA/view">Sponsor Links</a>
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Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form: &nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions">bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions</a>
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To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to <a href="http://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery">www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery</a> shortly after the air date.
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Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd
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Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.

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If you have a heart attack, you go to the hospital. Kid is sick? Call the pediatrician. So why do the rules change when it comes to addiction? When you or a loved one needs immediate help, it’s hard to know where to go or what to do. Start here. Join Dr. Nzinga Harrison, a physician board-certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine, who believes in a comprehensive, compassionate approach to treating addiction. Whether it’s heroin, pain pills, alcohol, meth, food, sex, or anything under the sun--it’s time to shift our thinking away from 28 days and onto recovery for life. From the creators of Last Day, this is your weekly go-to for any and all questions about addiction, treatment, mental health, recovery, and everything in between.

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