Honest as a Mother

Breaking the Stigma Surrounding Addiction with Mark Barnes

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Amanda is joined by Mark Barnes who is a Pharmacist and a pharmacy owner, but he is also a mental health advocate and is raising awareness around the country about addiction and Naloxone.

Included in this episode:

  • What does Mark think health care workers are missing when it comes to addiction?
  • What does Mark wish more people understood about addiction?
  • When should we talk to our children about drugs? How can we do this?
  • Are our children more informed today about drugs or are they more vulnerable?
  • What is Naloxone and why does Mark feel everyone should have one on hand in their home
  • Does Naloxone promote drug use? Breaking the stigma around that conversation
  • What is an overdose and what does an overdose look like

The conversation starts here. Pick up your free Naloxone at your local pharmacy. Continue this conversation. Let's break the stigma together.

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