Alison Jones Webb on Being an Ally: Who are we, and how do we support the recovery community?

#40:  Today we talk to author and recovery advocate Alison Jones Webb.  Alison found her home in the recovery community through a career in public health. Her work related to prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction introduced her to people and their incredible stories, ultimately inspiring her to write “Recovery Allies: How to Support Addiction Recovery and Build Recovery-Friendly Communities". 

We discuss: 

• What it means to be an ally to the recovery community, 
• The power of storytelling in creating connections, fighting stigma, & building community; and how allies can keep the conversation going,
• How working with the recovery community led to self-exploration and reflection about her own attitudes and experiences with substances, as well as her family members’ experiences,
• The clarity that comes with understanding and empathizing, and the courage it takes to seek it,
• Who and where is the "recovery community," and the importance of recovery-friendly communities to include all of us,
• The opportunities that arise for allies to make a "happy connection" around recovery and how those connections & conversations can change public perspective.

To connect with Alison, visit alisonjoneswebb.com  

Buy Alison's book!  Find it here: https://alisonjoneswebb.com/recovery-allies/ 

Alison Jones Webb is a public health professional, recovery advocate, affected family member, and author of Recovery Allies: How to Support Addiction Recovery and Build Recovery-Friendly Communities (North Atlantic Books, 2022). She has written extensively about recovery from addiction, treatment, and harm reduction. Her book relies on interviews with people in recovery and up-to-date research to show readers the power of possibility - that there is real hope for people with addictions, and that we all have an important role in helping to support and sustain their recoveries.

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