The overdose epidemic isn't slowing down - here's the solution | Lisa Raville | TEDxMileHigh

Overdose is now the leading cause of death of Americans under the age of 50. How do we close the gap between overdose and life? Harm reduction expert Raville explains how Supervised Consumption Sites are good for drug users, taxpayers, and community members. Lisa Raville is the Executive Director of the Harm Reduction Action Center, a public health agency that works with people who inject drugs. Her experiences as an overnight homeless shelter coordinator, a County Supervisor campaign manager, and an AmeriCorps volunteer at an HIV/AIDS agency cultivated her activism. She holds leadership positions on the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition and the Colorado Consortium on Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention. In 2014, Lisa won the Colorado Public Health Association Award for Excellence in Policy.

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[danlab]

I got in a little trouble when I was about 20. I realized I didn't like getting in trouble with the law, so I got sober and have been that way for over 20 years.

[alliespeaks]

Lisa! It was so wonderful to meet you at Tedtalksxmilehigh uncommon!
Loved it, thank you for being against the norm. Rock on!

[nicholecooperonline]

Makes Sense

Zero overdose rate
Is there testimonials and statistics
Of how many are rehabilitated off it all?

[shelleydwyer]

We need despiratly to open treatment facilities Canadian no wait time and all over

[tmackmccloskey]

While compassion is needed for substance users, being non-judgmental is a stretch. Perhaps not judging people is appropriate, but moving beyond that sounds like acceptance and advocacy .