PreventTHAT in Region 3

"Stay grateful. Stay centered. And stay in recovery." - James Tapscott. This is the closing remark that one of our guests left us with for this month's episode on Prevent THAT. Listen now for reminders on your "why", and of things you should be thankful during this holiday season.

This year's theme for Red Ribbon Week is "Be Kind to Your Mind". Hear from a number of prevention specialists in the Recovery Resource Council's prevention education department as they share what Red Ribbon Week will look like for them this school year. For our tried and true listeners, stick around to the end to hear a very special message from a staff member who shares her experience with Red Ribbon Week from when she was in school, how it impacted her, and what it looks like now from a mother's perspective. You won't want to miss it!

This episode is an interview from a recovery peer support specialist based out of the Recovery Resource Council agency. Michael Watkins talks about his role as a peer support specialist and also his person experience with recovery. With September being National Recovery Month, this episode is a recap on how substances such as fentanyl has impacted our community and how mindful thoughts, actions and meditation can create a healthy recovery atmosphere. The information discussed in this episode is both evidence-based research and also personal experience. Listener's discretion is advised.

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