Reframing Addiction - Shifting the Lens Towards Hope

Explore a transformative perspective on addiction in this 15-minute TEDx talk by Gary Rutherford, a registered Mental Health Nurse and addiction therapist. Challenge the stigma surrounding addiction and discover a fresh approach rooted in hope. Learn how reframing addiction as a journey of resilience, growth, and recovery can have a profound impact on individuals and communities. Gain insights from Rutherford's personal experience as a person in long-term recovery and his work with ARC Fitness, a non-profit organization supporting individuals impacted by addiction through physical activity, professional support, and community engagement. Understand the innovative methods that earned Rutherford recognition as the 'RCN Nurse of the Year' 2022 by the Royal College of Nursing. Embrace a new understanding of addiction that emphasizes hope, resilience, and the potential for positive change.