Discussion highlights how peer support can improve outcomes for those facing addiction and mental health challenges.
I was recently in a meeting where the group was discussing how to help an individual with co‐occurring addiction and mental health issues combined with significant health issues. This individual has been a difficult patient and has been asked to leave many programs that are only able to address some, but not all, of their issues. As I listened my thoughts kept going to how this individual's best hope may be connection with a peer, and one that can invest the considerable time that will be necessary to try to help them.
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