Ryan Nielsen: Episode 5: Lack of Respect & Recognition at Work
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In this episode, you'll hear Ryan Nielson talk to Thomas Chunyungco and Samantha Tsang about experiencing a lack of recognition and respect in previous workplaces when being upfront about his substance use. He discusses how the attitudes of his coworkers changed towards him and how he tried to compensate by working extra hard. Ryan discusses the way that stigma against people who use drugs affected his employment, his access to healthcare resources, and the feelings of social isolation he felt as a result.
This episode was recorded on February 6, 2023.
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