@painnonprofit  Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with Julian Carvajal who was helped by PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need on his recovery journey discuss 5 tips on what they have used to stay sober during the holiday season. They present situations they faced early in recovery when trying to socialize during the holidays and how if you're in recovery or have a loved one in recovery can navigate an often challenging time of the year for many. Jason and Julian discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 What do you NEED to know about planning ahead and having an exit strategy? 02:12 What are BEST practices for communicating with loved ones on your sobriety? 13:06 Bring YOUR OWN nonalcoholic drinks and giving reasons for NOT drinking? 16:25 Why is TRUSTING in your support system a MUST? 21:32 HOW can you create NEW Sober Holiday traditions? 33:49 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s ( @painnonprofit )Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Arlina Allen, a Recovery coach, host of the One Day At A Time Podcast and author of The 12-Step Guide For Skeptics: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of a Path To Sobriety. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing ⁠[email protected]⁠ For more information on Alina Allen & The One Day At A Time Podcast: https://www.soberlifeschool.com/  @theonedayatatimepodcast  For her book the 12-Step Guide For Skeptics: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of a Path To Sobriety https://a.co/d/fAPugmY Intro 00:00 What challenges did Arlina face in writing her book and how did she go about working with the official Alcoholics Anonymous organization? 01:57 What are some of the challenges that many face in early recovery? What are some solutions? 05:43 Why do many who seek recovery confuse 12-Step principles and the spiritual aspect with religion? 10:44 What is one of the greatest gifts of working a 12-step program in recovery? 19:13 What was one of the biggest challenges that Flindt faced in early recovery and why doesn't he use this approach with those early in their recovery? 28:45 What are some of the biggest reasons that Arlina has seen people leave 12-Step groups and possibly not return? 39:52 The sponsor - sponsee relationship, what boundaries must be set in addiction recovery support groups? 53:44

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit Founder Flindt Andersen sat down Chris Didier who has turned his own heartbreak and pain into heartfelt purpose. Chris Didier brings life-saving awareness to fentanyl’s deadly role in our communities, and how his advocacy work has brought him healing. In 2020, Chris’ son Zach was a 17-year-old star athlete, exceptional student, friend to everyone, and above all, a loving son. After being contacted by a drug dealer on the social media app Snapchat, Zach consumed what he thought was be a legitimate pharmaceutical grade pill. Instead, Zach had unknowingly ingested a counterfeit pill made with a lethal amount of fentanyl. Flindt and Chris discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 Chris shares the impact of Zack's passing on his family and those who loved Zach. 01:31 Has the awareness around the deadliness of fentanyl diminished? 06:15 What are the 3 main areas that Chris aims to educate the public on in his advocacy work? 10:40 Did anyone reject Chris sharing Zack's story, and did he have challenges speaking in the school system? 14:30 Has Chris had the same challenges that Flindt has had of parents showing up to townhall meetings? 20:55 What was going on in Zack's life when he was approached by a dealer selling counterfeit pills on snapchat? 39:59 Is there still a misconceptions and stigma around addiction and the suffer addict ? 48:53 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Chris Didier and the work he is doing with VOID https://stopthevoid.org/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Media Director Jason LaChance sat down the author of The One Brought Back: The Story Of My Dance With The Devil And How God Brought Me Back, Courtney Proper "They say you have to get sober for yourself, but this story shows there are other things people find the Power in to quit." Courtney outlines it all in her book, THE ONE BROUGHT BACK - A Riveting Story Of A Mother's Love Becoming The Power That Brought Her Into Addiction Recovery. Courtney and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 How did loosing custody of her daughter lead Courtney down her recovery journey and how was she able to get custody of her daughter back? : 01:58 How did not only Courtney but her family accept her addiction and embrace the recovery process as a family? 08:04 Does Courtney think that the stigma of addiction is starting to lesson and has the fentanyl crisis been a part of the public awareness around addiction? 24:07 Is discernment one of the greatest blessings of addiction recovery? 30:00 Why must we offer recovery for the suffering addict in their moments of clarity? 36:28 Why was it important to Courtney that she write her book? 42:28 For more information on Courtney Proper and her book: https://www.tiktok.com/@from_pain_to_purpose https://www.amazon.com/One-Brought-Back-Story-Dance-ebook/dp/B0CV69FM6H For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit  Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down the discuss an NPR article that states "experts" say the fentanyl supply is drying up, a fentanyl dealer that used a drone for his dealing and a fentanyl dealer charged with murder for his dealing. Frank, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 The pipeline of deadly fentanyl into the U.S. may be drying up, "experts" say. What is our perspective? 02:04 Why do we refute some of the claims that fentanyl supply's are drying up? 03:58 Are Mexican cartels and their Chines partners feeling the pressure? 11:40 Drones! What are the creative ways drug dealers are delivering their products? 16:48 Should fentanyl dealers face stiffer penalties? 21:00 Is this the first fentanyl dealer convicted of murder for his dealing? 27:54 What have the most deadly illicit substances ranked highest over dose wise? 31:54 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.npr.org/2024/09/30/nx-s1-5124997/fentanyl-overdose-opioid-btmps-drug-cartel-xylazine-tranq-mexico-china https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/17/california-man-arrested-drone-drug-fentanyl-delivery https://www.webcenterfairbanks.com/2024/04/23/drug-supplier-found-guilty-connection-fatal-fentanyl-overdose-fairbanks-man/

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠  @painnonprofit  Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down the author of Embrace Abundance Frank Parisi. Franks life is one that movies are made from. His book is a captivating memoir and self-improvement book. Frank book takes us on a journey from being the ultimate underdog who was at the depths of despair in addiction, and embraced abundance and achieved real success. With raw and honest storytelling, he shares his personal experiences of overcoming adversity and seizing opportunities to carve a path towards a life filled with abundance. From humble beginnings, the author reveals his transformative mindset shift and practical strategies that propelled him into building a great life.His enlightening true story offers practical advice and actionable steps for readers to unleash their own potential and embrace abundance in every aspect of their lives. Whether you're facing challenges or seeking personal growth, this book will empower you to transcend your limitations and create a life of fulfillment and success. If Frank can thrive in sobriety and following a heart transplant, he wants you to know that you can too. Frank, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 Frank discuss how after his heart replacement surgy how he had a plan to connected to living an abundant life so that he didn't fall back into opioid addiction: 01:07 What is Thomas' history of addiction recovery? 04:15 What has Frank seen concerning the flood of fentanyl being that he lives in Texas and owns a treatment facility in San Antonio? 11:20 Are there still doctors that are getting away with prescribing patients large amounts of opioids? 16:53 Is it harder to help youth who are struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues? 24:00 Why is it important to educated the families of a suffering addict about what addiction is? 32:15 Why did Frank begin to write his book following his life saving heart transplant? 37:45 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Frank Parisi: https://frank-parisi.com/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What's REALLY Behind the Fentanyl Crisis? PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down to discuss the hot button topic border policy, its effect on the fentanyl crisis and the flood of cartel members from Central & South America as well as members of the Chinese Communist Party. Flindt and Jason discuss this topic and more on this episode. Intro 00:00 What are Flindt and Jason's reactions to Kamal Harris' recent interview on 60 Minutes? 01:18 How has a political shift in Mexico had an impact on the flood of fentanyl into the United States? 05:45 What is the Granville Home Of Hope and how can you win a home and help PAIN in the process? 11:27 Why does Flindt state that no solutions to the fentanyl crisis and public safety are being presented and only rhetoric on who is to blame? 26:11 Why does Jason think that many of the public safety policies and lack there as well as bringing no solutions to the fentanyl crisis is going to turn into a real estate grab in many cities including San Francisco and Los Angeles? 36:35 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down to discuss the saddening news around the passing of Rich Homie Quan. Rich Homie Quan died from accidental drug overdose involving the combined toxic effects of fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine and promethazine, according to a Georgia medical examiner. According to the 911 call, the girlfriend is heard crying and yelled, "He's not waking up!" The dispatcher gave the girlfriend instructions for how to do chest compressions. Rich Homie Quan had spoken candidly about his drug use which he began using ecstasy, known as Molly, and drinking “lean,” a mix of codeine cough syrup and soda. Flindt and Jason discuss this topic and more on this episode. Intro 00:00 What are the details around around Rich Homie Quan's caused of death? 01:50 Addiction and the lose of a loved one who suffered from addiction effects more than a family? 09:50 When does returning to substance use after long-term recovery become a choice? Flindt and Jason discuss 21:24 What is the Granville Home Of Hope and how can you win a home and help PAIN in the process? 33:42 Jason shares a personal experience of losing a gentleman he attend recovery meetings with due to a fentanyl overdose. 36:11 How do government policies, law makers and insurance companies continue to create roadblocks in helping the suffering addict? 41:00 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

 @painnonprofit  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance revisit their conversations with 4 extraordinary people in recovery who much like us have used their sobriety to bring messages of hope through podcasting. We're sharing moments with Dave Manheim of the Dopey podcast, Arlina Allen of the One Day At A Time podcast, Gary Menkes of the Begin Again Podcast and Daniel Hearn of the Hard Knox Talks podcast. Episode highlights include the following. Intro 00:00 We discuss with Dave why it is important to have humor about our darkest times? 02:01 What was Dave like as a child? 07:06 We discuss with Arlina, do the urges to use go away and stay away or can we sometimes still have thoughts of using a substance? 17:37 We ask Arlina, do people often confuse the 12 steps of AA for a religion? 27:15 We discuss with Gary, can you repair relationships that we grounded in addiction? 33:34 Gary shares, why was he so afraid of falling off in his first year of sobriety? 38:34 Daniel has a strong opinion on harm reduction. What is it and why dose he have this perspective? 47:50 Why does Daniel say that there isn't a one size fits all when it comes to recovery? 53:28 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Dave Manheim and the Dopey podcast: https://dopeypodcast.com/ For more on Arlina Allen and the One Day At A Time podcast: https://odaatchat.com/ For more on Gary Menkes and the Begin Again Podcast: https://thebeginagainpodcast.com/ For more on Daniel Hearn and the Hard Knox Talks podcast: https://www.hardknoxtalks.com/ #hope #podcast #support

@painnonprofit  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance revisit their conversations with three extraordinary woman, Eve Goldberg, Paula Young Santos and Susan Bartz Herrick. After loosing their sons to either addiction or and accidental overdose they found a strength within to have their sons lives bring purpose in helping others. Big Vision NYC founder, Eve Goldberg lost her son, Isaac who died of an accidental drug overdose; motivating her to help save young lives. Susan Bartz Herrick, MFA, EdD. The writer of the compelling non-fiction memoir, "Slow Dancing with the Devil: A Son’s Substance Use Disorder, A Mother’s Anguish," available from McFarland Books. Paula Young is the Co-founder and President of Achieve Greatness. Achieve Greatness was founded in memory of her son Andrew, who passed away from fentanyl poisoning in March of 2022. Episode highlights include the following. Intro 00:00 How did marijuana lead Eve's son down a path of substance use? 02:55 How can the messaging around harm reduction and addiction be misleading? 11:24 Why did Paula's son start Achieve Greatness and how is she expanding upon its original purpose? 14:45 Are there misconceptions around the difference between an accidental overdose and an overdose from ones drug of choice? 21:15 Is there a dip in advocacy around the addiction crisis and does the information lead to some of it? 33:34 Why is Susan working hard to have her sons story turned into a film? 40:26 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Eve Goldberg and BIGVISION:https://www.bigvision.nyc/ For more on Achieve Greatness and Paula Young: ⁠www.achievegreatness88.org⁠ For more on Susan Bartz Herrick and "Slow Dancing with the Devil": ⁠https://www.susanbartzherrick.com/https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/slow-dancing-with-the-devil/

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down to discuss The House Judiciary Committee who held a hearing September 10, 2024. The hearing, "The Biden-Harris Border Crisis: Victim Perspectives," which examined the effects of the Biden-Harris Administration's open borders policies on American families and communities. WITNESSES:  Anne Fundner, Mother of Weston Fundner, Victim of Fentanyl Poisoning - testimony  April Aguirre, Crime Victims' Advocate - testimony  Patty Morin, Mother of Rachel Morin, Victim of Criminal Illegal Alien - testimony  Mike Boudreaux, Sheriff, Tulare County, California - testimony  Tammy Nobles, Mother of Kayla Hamilton, Victim of Criminal Illegal Alien - testimony  Alexis Nungaray, Mother of Jocelyn Nungaray, Victim of Criminal Illegal Alien - testimony  Melissa Lopez, Executive Director, Estrella del Paso (formerly known as Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services) - testimony  Cecilia Farfán-Méndez, Ph.D., Affiliated Researcher, Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation University of California San Diego - testimony  Flindt and Jason discuss this topic and more on this episode. Intro 00:00 What did Mike Boudreaux, Sheriff, Tulare County, California say at the hearing? 03:20 How has fentanyl made illicit drug use a game of Russian Roulette? 08:00 How has the open borders allowed criminal activity including fentanyl dealing and human trafficking increase? 14:45 What is the Granville Home Of Hope and how can you win a home and help PAIN in the process? 20:10 How is it that we haven't learned from the past when it comes to border and public safety policies? 26:35 Why do we have to prove to recovery addicts that they 4-minute mile is possible? 34:48 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down to discuss the Self-proclaimed ‘M30 King of Fresno,’ and 17 others who were charged in alleged fentanyl trafficking ring. After an investigation spurred by dozens of fentanyl overdoses in the Fresno area, the alleged leader of a drug trafficking ring and 17 others were arrested and charged by federal authorities, prosecutors said Friday. Horacio Torrecillas Urias Jr., the self-proclaimed “M30 King of Fresno,” and the others were charged last month with trafficking fentanyl powder and pills, cocaine and methamphetamine, according to the U.S. attorney’s office for the Eastern District of California. Flindt and Jason discuss this topic and more on this episode. Intro 00:00 What are the details of the arrest and charges? 01:17 ABC 30 Action News' Nic Garcia reports on the case? 04:09 Is there a shift for law enforcement to be more educated on addiction? 06:20 What aren't more schools implementing protocols that protect students and staff from fentanyl overdoses? 13:46 Why is it that these fentanyl dealers have no regard for human life, knowing that it is a lethal substance? 21:24 Have we seen a decrease in accidental overdoses as fentanyl addiction has grown? 26:35 What is the Granville Home Of Hope and how can you win a home and help PAIN in the process? 32:07 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down Thomas McCollum for a fact based discussion around addiction, recovery, harm-reduction and the addiction crisis. Thomas McCollum is a passionate advocate for recovery, punk rock enthusiast, and the Executive Director of Discovery Place, a 12-step spiritual retreat for men in Burns, TN. With over nine years of experience in the recovery field, Thomas brings a unique perspective, having walked a similar path. Before dedicating his life to helping others, he spent twenty years in active addiction, eventually becoming an IV heroin user.  After finding sobriety at Discovery Place nine and a half years ago, Thomas has built a fulfilling life as a husband, father, and community leader. He is grateful for the opportunity to share his experiences and support others on their journeys to recovery. Thomas, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 RFK & Russel Brand Stopped By Discovery Place 02:29 What is Thomas' history of addiction recovery? 04:15 How did Covid-19 effect family support meetings around the country? 12:43 What are the potential health risks of medication assisted harm-reduction? 23:00 Why is it vital to address underlying issues to achieve lasting sobriety? 37:00 What is the difference between a slipup and a relapse? 44:30 What is Discovery Place, and how are the staff helping many people recover from addiction? 53:41 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Discovery Place: ⁠https://discoveryplace.info/⁠ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down Charlotte Bismuth the author of Killer in a White Coat: The True Story of New York's Deadliest Pill Pusher and the Team that Brought Him to Justice. Charlotte served as an assistant district attorney in Manhattan for seven years. Assigned to the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor (“OSNP”), she launched an investigation into the illegal prescription sales of a Queens physician. In partnership with two legendary veterans of the office, Senior Investigator Joe Hall and Special Assistant District Attorney Peter Kougasian, as well as other devoted professionals, Ms. Bismuth steered the Li case from a civilian tip into a three-year investigation, culminating in two grand jury proceedings and a four-month trial in 2004. The case resulted in a landmark conviction, as Dr. Li was the first physician in New York State to be charged and convicted for the overdose deaths of his patients. In 2014, after the Li trial, Ms. Bismuth served as the OSNP’s Director of Training. Ms. Bismuth left the practice of law at the end of 2015 to spend time with her family and publish a book, now available in paperback from Simon & Schuster: "Killer in a White Coat: The True Story of New York's Deadliest Pill Pusher and the Team that Brought Him to Justice."Ms. Bismuth works with the families of overdose victims to educate the public about the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy, and co-hosts the podcast "Bankruptcy for Billionaires." In 2021, she co-authored an article with PCE entitled “Seeking Justice and Solutions: A Prosecutor’s Guide to Opioid Overdose Investigations." She is honored to serve on the Opioid Industry Archive's National Advisory Committee. Charlotte, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 Did we learn anything from the opioid crisis? 01:40 What is the overdose fatality initiative? 07:40 Why should we highlight the work that has been done in helping suffering addicts? 16:00 What types of things can trigger a recovering addicts thoughts of use? 26:30 Who are some of those in Charlottes book that were most effected by the opioid crisis? 36:16 Is Europe being targeted by opioid producing pharmaceutical companies like the USA is? 45:00 Are medical doctors gaining a greater understanding of addiction? 56:37 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Charlotte and her writing: www.charlottebismuth.com For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  @painnonprofit Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down to discuss the U.S. Department of Justice charging five people in connection to Matthew Perry's death last October including a former movie director, two doctors, his live-in assistant and a drug dealer known as the "The Ketamine Queen" of North Hollywood. At a press conference Thursday, Martin Estrada, the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, announced several charges against five defendants who allegedly "knew what they were doing was wrong" and "tried to cover up what they did." He added that the defendants cared more about profiting off Perry than his well-being and warned others engaging with similar actions. For the full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/08/16/matthew-perry-death-investigation-ketamine-defendants-charged/74821224007/ As well they discuss how legislation, the lack there of and insurance companies are making more difficult for reputable addition treatment facilities and recovery advocates to be able to truly help suffering addicts and their loved ones. On this topic Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 What are the facts surrounding the arrests in Matthew Perry's death? 01:40 How has fentanyl transformed the reality of addiction in a way we've never seen? 03:00 Discussion about other celebrities such as Michael Jackson & Prince who died of addiction. 07:10 How is Doctor shopping for ones addiction not totally prevented? Flindt Andersen shares. 12:40 What is the Granville 'Home Of Hope' and how can you win your dream home? 19:28 Flindt and Jason discuss the dangers of irresponsible long-term medication assisted treatment and body brokers? 22:31 Is the fentanyl and overdose crisis an attack on the United States? Flindt and Jason share their perspective. 34:00 What is the Granville 'Home Of Hope' and how can you win your dream home? 50:33 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit  Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with the Executive Chairman of Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa Richard Taite. Richard has developed a uniquely successful treatment protocol which includes specific evidence-based interventions based on the Stages of Change behavioral model. Dedicated to helping addicts overcome their addictions so they can lead their best lives, Richard is a hands-on Chairman overseeing daily operations. Richard practices what he preaches with regard to addiction recovery - completing a rigorous schedule of exercise, yoga, meditation, therapy, acupuncture, and self-reflection to maintain his sobriety. Richard, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Do we need treatment reform to address the fentanyl and overdose crisis? 01:22 Does the average person under the expenses a treatment facility has to keep their doors open? 09:00 What is the Granville 'Home Of Hope' and how can you win your dream home? 12:55 How can loved ones sabotage early recovery for the suffering addict? 18:00 Overdose is the #1 killer in the United states, why aren't more people outraged? 13:46 We're out of time, fentanyl doesn't discriminate and overdose is the #1 killer in the United States. 23:40 Are politicians looking out for the best interest of Citizens and public safety when it comes to policy? 33:50 What are the goals of Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa? 45:40 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more information on Richard Taite and Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa. https://carraratreatment.com/

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down to discuss the amount of fentanyl that is making it across the southern United States border. From October 2023 to June 2024, Customs and Border Protection personnel have seized more than 15,100 pounds of illicit fentanyl. One pound of fentanyl has the potential to kill more than 225,000 people. If you do the math that is enough fentanyl to kill 3,397,500,000 people. On this topic Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. What is the amount of fentanyl seized coming over the border in the last 5 months alone? 01:00 Do you know what the lethal amount of fentanyl is? 02:20 What creative ways are cartels using to get fentanyl across the border? 07:30 Overdose is the #1 killer in the United states, why aren't more people outraged? 13:46 What is the Granville 'Home Of Hope' and how can you win your dream home? 19:28 What are some of the challenges of bringing greater awareness to the addiction crisis? 21:52 Does the addiction recovery process need a complete overhaul? 31:33 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope :⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Link for the full story: https://www.cbp.gov/frontline/cbp-america-s-front-line-against-fentanyl

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down to discuss the arrest of two leaders of the notorious Sinaloa cartel, including one of the sons of the imprisoned drug lord "El Chapo," Joaquín Guzmán López. They were apprehended Thursday in Texas. Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a cofounder of Sinaloa, was lured to Texas by López, according to sources. On this topic Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. What are the details of the arrest? 01:28 What are some of Flindt's concerns about the prosecution of these two individuals? 05:17 How has the spread of the cartels in the United States increased the addiction crisis? 13:20 How do we view public safety policies failing to address the addiction crisis? 20:16 What needs to be done to help address the need for improved addiction recovery treatment? 24:25 Should we build a memorial to all those we have lost to addiction, and would it make it clear how this is a war? 37:02 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope :⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Link for the full story on this arrest: https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/27/americas/mexican-drug-cartel-bosses-arrests-and-extraditions-intl-hnk

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠ Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down to discuss 'Melanie's Law,' aimed to prevent fentanyl overdoses in California schools, which into effect January 1, 2024 Melanie's Law requires all California middle school and high schools to come up with a plan to prevent and respond to fentanyl overdoses. This includes training teachers on life-saving fentanyl response and providing students and adults resources on what they need to know about the opioids. California State Senator Dave Cortese says this bill will save lives. "They will have to have a plan to respond to any overdose and to any incident like this with (Narcan) Novoxil, which means they're gonna have to have it, and it means that when they read the fine print in this bill they're going to see that every single employee in the district and on these schools needs to be trained," Cortese said. As well Flindt and Jason discuss a shift in public safety when it comes to the addiction crisis, following a report of a large Federal Agent drug dealer bust that included over 50 arrests in San Francisco. Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. It there a shift coming for public safety following a Federal Agent drug bust in San Francisco? 01:28 Are California citizens fed up with public safety policy? 03:57 What is Melanie's Law and how should it increase safety in California public schools? 07:00 Are School doing enough to bring in speakers who are educated on addiction? 11:00 Has addiction advocacy fallen off, and if so why might that be? 18:21 Are the fallacies around addiction education that it will give the youth a pass for substance experimentation? 22:33 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope https://gvhomeofhope.com/ of call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN Parents & Addicts  @painnonprofit  in Need’s⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with Ryan Phillips to discuss his personal experience of addiction recovery, most recently with Benzodiazepines. Ryan's journey from a hockey stand out with dreams of becoming the next Wayne Gretzky to the King of the Pot trade from Canada to the USA. Now a humanitarian and advocate for mental health, well-being, and addiction recovery. For more on Ryan Phillips: www.instagram.com/theryanphillipsofficial For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ryan Phillips, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 How does detoxing off of Benzos effect sleep patterns? 02:21 How important has community been to Ryan throughout his recovery? 09:36 Flindt shares many of the misunderstandings about Benzos. 13:27 What are some of the major challenges to withdrawing from Benzos? 19:52 How is it the drugs/medications with the intent of helping people become an illicit substance leading to addiction issues ? 31:04 Ryan shares how his psychiatrist dumped him from his practice once he wanted to stop being prescribed Benzos? 33:50 Why do those early in recovery often want to withdraw from social settings? 43:00

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s⁠@painnonprofit ⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance revisit some of the Law Enforcement official's that we have had on the Don't Hide The Scars podcast. We hear directly from Special Agent In Charge DEA Los Angeles Bill Bodner, former Border Patrol Agent and current Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus C. Cleveland and retired ATF Deputy Director Peter J. Forcelli. Segment 1: 1:08 Bill Bodner - Full Episode https://youtu.be/FTVWG3zqNRc Segment 2: 16:01 Sheriff Thaddeus C. Cleveland Full Episode ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/0c-3pxXYaPg Segment 3: 30:55 ATF Deputy Director Peter J. Forcelli. - Full Episode ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/O-IuF1fVHqE ⁠ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #sober #addiction #recovery

PAIN Parents & Addicts in Need’s⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with ESPN Sports Broadcaster Pete Sousa. Pete is an example that addiction doesn't define you. It may feel like an endless and unsalvageable struggle, but Pete Sousa has found a way through it. He's found the good in the bad with a newfound perspective - much more grounded in appreciation and gratitude. Instead of a life ending prematurely with an abrupt period, Pete held onto hope. He sought treatment, worked his recovery in a 12 step based program. Pete humbled himself after working for several NBA teams he begun working at a fast food restaurant while in sober living, he formulated his path into becoming a network broadcaster. For more on Pete Sousa: https://www.instagram.com/pete_sousa/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro 00:00 How important was support for you from loved ones early in recovery? 02:00 How can cultural differences and family linage impact addiction? 06:06 Flindt shares a funny story from his stay at the Betty Ford clinic, where he got sober. 15:00 How has Pete noticed the impact of fentanyl on addiction and recovery? 22:00 How did having a learning disability effect Pete and contribute to his substance use ? 33:19 What has Pete's experience been with the various communities in which he's lived in around the country? 45:20 Has Pete seen a shift within broadcasting in which people are speaking more openly about their mental health and addiction struggles? 47:12

PAIN ( @painnonprofit ) Parents & Addicts in Need’s⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with Dino Miliotis. Dino is a celebrated entrepreneur known for his innovative spirit and impactful message of hope. He gained prominence for creating Bug-Ban, an all-natural insect repelling bracelet, which he launched in Chicago in 1996. His entrepreneurial success has been featured on Oprah, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and People Magazine. Miliotis's personal journey includes overcoming a more than 20-year battle with alcohol and substance use. He shares his story and road to recovery in his memoir, “There Is No Box” advocating for recovery and supporting others facing similar challenges. Currently, he serves as a spokesman for OpiAID, a data science company leveraging AI to tackle the opioid epidemic. Renowned for his advocacy and speaking engagements, Miliotis is considered one of the leading recovery speakers in America, embodying his mantra of changing the world one person at a time. For more on Dino Miliotis https://bookdinonow.com/ For more on OpiAID https://opiaid.ai/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro 00:00 How can we help the loved ones of a a suffering addict understand addiction more? 02:17 Why is it so important for an addict to get the help they need immediately when they know they want the help? 08:43 Why is it so important for the family of a recovering addict to also seek help within the recovery community? 12:37 How is the flood of fentanyl into the US intentional and who is behind it? 24:26 What is Dino's personal experience with MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) ? 29:00 Overdose rates may be down, but does that mean addiction rates are as well ? 39:00 What is the OpiAID technology and how is it going to revolutionize the way people recovery from addiction? 57:00

PAIN ( @painnonprofit ) Parents & Addicts in Need’s⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with addiction recovery and mental health advocate Tim Lodgen to discuss his personal experience of co-occurring disorders and pushing through adverse times in sobriety and not pick up any substances no matter what. What does it mean when life is happening for you and not to you? 01:17 How did Tim facing the "worst times" of his life prove that he didn't have to drink or drug to cope and preserver? 02:57 How is laughter and a sense of humor valuable in addiction recovery? 08:13 What are some of the biggest misunderstandings about addiction and cooccurring disorders? 11:50 How can we identify addictive behaviors in our recovery? 23:39 For more on Tim Lodgen https://www.instagram.com/tlodgen/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s⁠@painnonprofit ⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance had a discussion about the Family Summit on The Fentanyl Epidemic that Flindt attended which took place in Sacramento. Does Flindt think the fentanyl epidemic is getting the attention needed to correct course? 01:52 What are some of the challenges of prosecuting fentanyl dealers? 08:50 What are some of the biggest misunderstandings about addiction and cooccurring disorders? 14:30 Are overdoes down? If so does that mean addiction rates are lower? 21:03 How does a "fentanyl poisoning" and the language around it help litigation and be respectful of those who die from fentanyl? 32:00 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #sober #addiction #laugh

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s@painnonprofit Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance revisit some of our most comical moments of the 'Don't Hide The Scars' podcast with stand-up comedian Alozno Bodden, Tom Farley, brother of the late great Chris Farley, Adam Jablin, Mike Diamond and Gary Menkes of the Begin Again Podcast. Segment 1: Alonzo Bodden - Full Episode https://youtu.be/ryXd1fHqhrk 01:56 Segment 2: Tom Farley - Full Episode ⁠https://youtu.be/9_Wu-G6JbAU 06:59 Segment 3: Adam Jablin - Full Episode ⁠https://youtu.be/Z_onVvXdfag 15:45 Segment 4: Mike Diamond - Full Episode ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/qGkqbiMWck0 22:49 Segment 5: Gary Menkes - Full Episodes https://youtu.be/HG_J2pk4Idc 31:44 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ #sober #addiction #laugh

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠ Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down to discuss the recently published article, 'Most ruthless' Mexican cartels operate in all 50 states, bring turf wars to US: DEA, written by Chris Eberhart a crime and U.S. news reporter for Fox News Digital Mexico's "most powerful and ruthless" cartels operate in all 50 states and clash in American cities, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said in a May report. The Jalisco and Sinaloa cartels have flooded major U.S. cities with meth and fentanyl and use violence to protect their turf, the report found.  "The deadly reach of the Mexican Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels into U.S. communities is extended by the wholesale-level traffickers and street dealers bringing the cartels’ drugs to market, sometimes creating their own deadly drug mixtures," the DEA report says. "Together, the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels have caused the worst drug crisis in U.S. history." The DEA's National Drug Threat Assessment report details the cartels' leadership structures, the areas they control, how they operate and their global reach beyond Mexico and the U.S.  Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. What states have the highest concentration of cartel activity? 00:57 What is the difference between a fentanyl overdose and a fentanyl poisoning? 07:05 What are more political leaders up in arms on the addiction crisis? 15:00 What role is human trafficking playing in this war between cartels? 32:35 Is the addiction crisis our number 1 epidemic? 33:43 For more on Achieve Greatness and Paula Young: ⁠www.achievegreatness88.org⁠ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠is honored to welcome Paula Young the Co-founder and President of Achieve Greatness and Andrew's mom. Achieve Greatness was founded in memory of our beloved son, brother, and friend, Andrew, who passed away from fentanyl poisoning in March of 2022. Before Andrew’s passing, he was passionate about coaching and teaching basketball while helping youth in his community. He created Achieve Greatness, where he mentored youth through basketball. In his memory, we have continued Achieve Greatness, building it into a nonprofit organization. Our mission is to continue to capture Andrew’s vision of sponsoring youth through basketball camps and other sports while also bringing awareness to and educating people about the dangers of fentanyl. In addition, we will also utilize our platform to address opioid use and addiction in our communities. Paula Young, PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance discuss the following and more. What is the origins of Achieve Greatness and how does it honor Andrew's original vision ? Is marijuana being laced with fentanyl? What is the difference between a fentanyl overdose and a fentanyl poisoning? Is enough being done to not only bring awareness to the fentanyl crisis, but addiction prevention and solutions as well? What has Paula's experience been when dealing with legislators on fighting the fentanyl crisis? For more on Achieve Greatness and Paula Young: www.achievegreatness88.org For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We here at PAIN⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit are honored to have welcomed Peter J. Forcelli, a recently retired Deputy Assistant Director of the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), where he served as head of training to the Don't Hide The Scars podcast. Forcelli is a respected investigator noted for developing complex criminal investigations targeting armed gangs and criminal organizations. He has made over one thousand arrests and has served over three hundred search warrants. He is well regarded by those who have worked with him for his unwavering commitment to what he calls “investigative excellence.” His work in the investigation into the Neese Bello Organization led to members of the group pleading guilty to over 145 home-invasion-style robberies. Still, Forcelli is best known for his efforts to fight for justice in instances where he has uncovered injustice. He has been involved in the exoneration of eight people who were wrongfully arrested and convicted in the Bronx, New York, for murders they did not commit. Forcelli is also a cancer survivor—he developed lung cancer from the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero. He is a recurring guest speaker at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City. Peter, along with coauthor Keelin MacGregor wrote The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast & Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels. The book is a raw and unflinching account that details the harrowing journey for Peter as a whistleblower in the Fast and Furious federal scandal, Forcelli shows the public and personal cost of standing up for justice and public safety. Peter Forcelli, PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance discuss the following and more. Why did Peter know he had to shed light on the wrong doings are Operation Fast & Furious? Flindt and Peter share their perspectives on why they think more isn't being done to target drug cartels? Are we seeing a shift when it comes to public safety policy? We share our thoughts. What was Peter's first hand experience as NYPD Officer and ATF in seeing shifts around public safety policy in the 1980's to now? Flindt asks Peter "Is law enforcement engaged when it comes to the addiction crisis and how do they handle the constraints put upon them?" For more on Peter Forcelli: https://www.peterjforcelli.com/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down to discuss the upcoming Fentanyl Awareness Day on May 7th and topics around fentanyl, the addiction crisis and what we think some people may not understand about addiction itself. As well as touching on the societal, economic and political challenges that make it hard to help suffering addicts. Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance discuss the following topics and more. Are people getting all of the information that they need when it comes to facts about addiction? 02:22 Are some harm reduction methods and housing provisions possibly hindering suffering addicts from seeking sobriety? 09:36 Is there a shift coming with the political climate due to policy failing to help fight the addiction crisis? 17:00 Are we seeing less reporting of fentanyl overdoses as fentanyl becomes the drug addicts are seeking out? 26:40 Are harm reduction programs preventing that suffering addict from having to do the work to improve their lives, mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually? 35:29 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down California Assemblyman Jim Patterson to discuss Assembly Bill 3171 with he originally introduced. And recently has been reauthored by Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria to Hold Fentanyl Traffickers Accountable by increasing the punishment for selling more than 28 grams of fentanyl. It escalates the prison sentence from up to four years to up to 9. We also discuss a bill that Jim has been able to push through for greater penalties for human traffickers that includes restitution for their victims. This includes their therapeutic needs as well as financially which would come from their trafficker. We also discuss other areas of public safety that must be addressed and why there is a shifting tied when it comes to elected officials view on failed public safety policies. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #wedorecover #growth #changeyourlife

PAIN⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down to discuss California Assembly Bill 3171, authored by Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria to Hold Fentanyl Traffickers Accountable by increasing the punishment for selling more than 28 grams of fentanyl. It escalates the prison sentence from up to four years to up to 9. The bill is as follows: Existing law classifies controlled substances into 5 schedules and places the greatest restrictions and penalties on the use of those substances placed in Schedule I. Existing law classifies the drug fentanyl in Schedule II. Existing law makes possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of sale of the substance punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for a period of 2, 3, or 4 years. Existing law makes transportation and sales of a controlled substances punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for a period of 3, 4, or 5 years and transportation to a noncontiguous county within the state punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for a period of 3, 6, or 9 years. This bill would increase the above-described penalties, as specified, if the controlled substance involved was more than more than 28.35 grams of fentanyl, more than 28.35 grams of an analog of fentanyl, a substance containing more than 28.35 grams of fentanyl, or a substance containing more than 28.35 grams of an analog of fentanyl. By increasing the penalty for a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance discuss the following topics and more. We give created to Assemblyman Jim Patterson who has been behind and in support of many bills to combat fentanyl. 01:33 Will this bill have a large impact on the fentanyl crisis? 06:37 Flindt and Jason question why there isn't more resources going towards addiction recovery programs. 14:14 Are we in the "War On Recovery"? 23:02 Are politicians finally gaining a greater understanding of addiction? 29:09 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #wedorecover #growth #changeyourlife

PAIN @painnonprofit Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest, Brian McAlister of @MyMentalHealthInc . Brian McAlister is a transformational figure who emerged from a 20-year battle with addiction and alcoholism, embarking on a remarkable journey of recovery and resilience. Initiated on August 2, 1990, his holistic approach to recovery extends beyond sobriety, encompassing career success, financial stability, healthy relationships, and spiritual growth. Brian's transformation from addict to corporate leader and entrepreneur led to the creation of the Amazon #1 Best Selling Book, "Full Recovery," and the establishment of the Full Recovery Wellness Center. Committed to revolutionizing mental health, he introduced innovative solutions such as Freedom 365 and My Mental Health Nonprofit to make treatment accessible to all. Brian's belief in the teachability of full recovery and his exploration of groundbreaking approaches to mental health continue to inspire and transform lives. Brian McAlister, Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance discuss the following topics and more. How can we manage the "ISMS" of sobriety? 02:16 Why do we keep doing more of what isn't working when it comes to helping the suffering addict? 15:13 Why is it important to show addicts early in recovery that there is a prosperous way of life? 21:09 Are we in the "War On Recovery"? 33:51 How to we get more people to listen to those in long-term recovery when it comes to policy aimed to fight addiction? 44:28 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Brian McAlister.: Book https://www.amazon.com/Full-Recovery-Recovering-Persons-Unleashing/dp/0982394829Brian Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-mcalister/ https://www.facebook.com/BrianMcAlisterAuthor/ https://www.instagram.com/brianmcalister_/ Websites of Company and Nonprofit https://www.vrsfreedom365.com/ https://www.mymentalhealth.org/ #wedorecover #growth #changeyourlife

 @painnonprofit  Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down for a one on one conversation to discuss the evolution of policy in the addiction crisis that we are begging to see. But is it enough to help those suffering from addiction and their loved ones? We converse about the following topics and more. Intro 00:00 Are we in the War on Recovery as long-term harm reduction is becoming more of the norm ? 01:10 Why do we say there's no such a thing as "safe supply" when it comes to illicit drugs in any situation? 08:26 Have private citizens had enough of the decriminalization around illicit drugs? 18:30 Why aren't policy makers working directly with those who have long-term sobriety in combating the addiction crisis? 34:43 Why do we here at PAIN invest in people, families and communities? 43:33 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN  @painnonprofit Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest Susan Bartz Herrick, MFA, EdD. The writer of the compelling non-fiction memoir, "Slow Dancing with the Devil: A Son’s Substance Use Disorder, A Mother’s Anguish," available from McFarland Books. "Slow Dancing with the Devil" is a powerful narrative that delves into Susan's personal journey alongside her son, Luke, who tragically fell victim to addiction. As a highly accredited retired Professor and former Community Liaison Specialist, Susan sheds light on critical issues surrounding substance use disorder (SUD), negligent medical treatment, pharmaceutical practices, and stigmatized public policies. Luke's Story: Luke's struggle with addiction, despite defying the damaging "addict stereotype," mirrors the challenges faced by countless individuals. His story is not just one of personal tragedy but a reflection of the broader opioid epidemic and the fentanyl crisis that has affected nearly every family in the U.S. Susan Bartz Herrick, Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance discuss the following topics and more. Intro 00:00 How can we communicate facts about addiction so that itis more comprehendible? 03:00 When did opioids and substance use enter Susan's son Luke's life? 17:42 How do we overcome the stigma of addiction and reach policy makers to change how we help the addict and families in need? 37:05 Will it take a celebrity name to come forward to reach politicians and inspire change around helping addicts seek sobriety? 47:24 Why do we caution against long-term harm reduction, and only see it as a last resort ? 55:51 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Susan Bartz Herrick and "Slow Dancing with the Devil": ⁠https://www.susanbartzherrick.com/ https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/slow-dancing-with-the-devil/ #sober #sobriety #addiction

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest Steve Adami executive director of The Way Out, a recovery-focused homeless initiative of The Salvation Army San Francisco. After spending over two decades in and out of jails and prison my life changed. My recovery and transformation started in a pair of handcuffs. After being released from prison in December 2010, I earned a Master's Degree in Public Administration (Public Policy/Criminal Justice); was inducted into Pi Alpha Alpha, a National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration; and received the Barbra Jordan Award for Academic Excellence from San Francisco State University. In 2014 I was hired by the San Francisco Adult Probation Department as a Reentry Services Coordinator, promoted to a managerial position in 2017, and was appointed the Director of the Reentry Division in 2020. In this role I designed and managed a portfolio of 20 million dollars of reentry and recovery-focused programs, and managed San Francisco's Reentry Council and Community Corrections Partnership. In May 2023, I was appointed the Executive Director of The Way Out, a recovery-focused homeless initiative of The Salvation Army. Steve, Flindt and Jason discuss the following topics and more. What is the origins of The Way Out and its services? 01:30 How is The Way Out combating the overwhelming addict issues in San Francisco? 15:00 Why don't the majority of radical harm-reduction advocated supporting abstinence based recovery? 23:00 Why aren't people being told the all the facts about the side effects of long-term harm reduction? 46:00 Why we need to put our efforts behind programs behind that promote abstinence based recovery and independence ? 52:48 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Richard Steve Adami and The Way Out: ⁠ https://www.steveadami.com/ https://westernusa.salvationarmy.org/san_francisco/the-way-out/ #sober #sobriety #addiction

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down for a one on one conversation to discuss some various topics that include PAIN's expansion and growing initiatives. We converse about the various school districts that PAIN has provided Narcan (Naloxone) the life saving opioid overdose to, and why we think more aren't replying to our offering to provide it free to everyone of their classrooms. We also discuss the plans to bring PAIN's services to more communities in California which includes Los Angles amongst others. Part of this expansion includes two new members to our Board Of Directors, Tim Ryan and Dan Karaty. We also talk about those who can afford treatment and those who can't and what similar circumstances these individuals face that are similar and different post their stay in an addiction recovery treatment center. What positive changes and additions are coming to PAIN? 01:10 Addicts are searching out Fentanyl? 06:37 The wealthy/famous addiction and their recovery struggles due to their wealth and fame. 12:40 How vital is the aftercare process for addicts in recovery after they leave a treatment center? 25:36 Can legislators have a greater impact on helping addicts in the recovery process? 36:40 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest Richard Gallardo Ozuna. Richard Gallardo Ozuna, is a 60 years old model, actor, and motivational speaker. Richard will celebrate 21 years of sobriety on April 10th, 2024. Richard proudly shares his recovery journey on social media, to empower those who are struggling from alcohol or drug addiction, letting them know they are not alone. Richard, Flindt and Jason discuss the following topics and more. Why does Richard give his addiction and recovery story humor? 04:00 What was Richard's final moment of clarity that started his sober journey? 10:37 What helped Richard ditch the victim mentality? 16:00 How did Richard begin to let go of the shame and guilt of his actions in active addiction? 31:36 Why did Richard's recovery journey eventually leave the rooms of 12-step meetings? 44:16 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Richard Gallardo Ozuna: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071396264552 https://www.instagram.com/richard_gallardo_ozuna/ https://richardgallardoozu.wixsite.com/portfolio #sober #sobriety #addiction

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest  @SheriffThaddeusCleveland . Mr. Cleveland is the Sheriff for Terrell County, Texas. He was first appointed as Sheriff on May 17, 2022 and later elected into office. Sheriff Cleveland spent just over 26 years in the United States Border Patrol and the last 11 years of his career as the Patrol Agent in Charge of the Sanderson Border Patrol Station. Sheriff Cleveland entered on duty with the U.S. Border Patrol on February 26, 1996, as a member of Class 300. His first duty assignment as a Border Patrol agent was at the Nogales Border Patrol Station in the Tucson Sector. Since his entry into the U.S. Border Patrol, Sheriff Cleveland served as a Border Patrol Agent at Sierra Blanca, Texas, a Senior Patrol Agent at Eagle Pass, Texas, a Supervisory Border Patrol Agent at Douglas, Arizona and Artesia, New Mexico. He has also served as a Field Operations Supervisor at Naco, Arizona and Alpine, Texas. Sheriff Cleveland served as an Assistant Chief in Washington, D.C. at the Office of Border Patrol as well as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner’s Office of Anti-Terrorism and Office of State, Local and Tribal Liaison. Sheriff Cleveland served six months alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety in Austin, Texas as the Border Patrol Staff Officer at the Texas Homeland Security Border Security Operations Center (BSOC). As the Staff Officer, he served as the single point of contact between the BSOC, the Border Patrol Sectors and the Office of Border Patrol in Washington, D.C. Sheriff Cleveland also served as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Advisor to U.S. Army North (ARNORTH) in support of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) assistance to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the Humanitarian Crisis at the Southwest Border with Mexico. Sheriff Cleveland synchronized DHS’ requests for assistance to the Humanitarian Crisis and guided the operationalization of DoD plans to support CBP. Prior to joining the Border Patrol, Sheriff Cleveland served in the U.S. Air Force. Sheriff Cleveland served eight years as member of the Terrell County Independent School District Board of Trustees, four of which were as President of the Board. Sheriff Cleveland also served on the Terrell County Groundwater Conservation District as well as the Terrell County Appraisal District Board of Directors. Sheriff Cleveland has successfully coordinated operations in Terrell County with Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Texas Military Forces and the U.S. Border Patrol. In addition to this, Sheriff Cleveland has increased communications and support from neighboring counties also focusing on border security. Sheriff Cleveland, Flindt and Jason discuss the following topics and more. Intro 00:00 What is Sheriff Cleveland seeing at the Texas border? 02:00 What is the Sheriff seeing crime rate wise due to the border policies? 12:00 Foreign policy and other Nations attacking America without an armed war? 27:20 What is the Sherriff's perspective on interdiction? 43:10 Are cartels threatening individuals and their loved ones lives to bring drugs over the border? 47:54 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland: Facebook: Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland Instagram: Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland Linkedin: Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland TikTok: Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland X: @ThadforTexas #sober #harmreduction #addiction

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest Joey Guerriero, a remarkable individual who has triumphed over the depths of opioid addiction and found his path to recovery. In this thought-provoking episode, Joey opens up about his journey, shedding light on the challenges he faced, the turning points that led him towards recovery and redemption, and many of his concerns about many of the long-term harm reduction modalities. Joey, Flindt and Jason discuss the following topics and more. Intro 00:00 What was Joey's personal experience with Suboxone? 02:47 How did psychological factors effect Joey in his opioid addiction? 15:09 How vital was aftercare and 12 Step groups to Joey's addiction recovery? 23:26 Did growing up during the War On Drugs era have an impact on youth abstinence? 43:40 Is Government ignoring the real problems helping addicts in need or is a situation of following the money? 55:17 For more on Joey Guerriero: https://www.instagram.com/j.guerriero56/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #sober #harmreduction #addiction

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Mike Karbassi, Fresno City Council member representing District 2. Mr. Karbassi states, "As your city councilmember, it is my honor to serve you. Being born and raised in District 2 and a second-generation small business owner, my family is personally invested in our community. I cherish our neighborhoods in northwest Fresno. As your councilmember, my priorities are public safety, economic development, and maintaining neighborhood infrastructure and quality of life. We must do more to ensure the safety of our community. That’s why public safety is my number one priority. Our Police and Fire departments must have the resources necessary to keep us safe. As a small business owner, I’ve had to balance a budget, hire employees, and deal with bureaucracy. I strongly support fiscally responsible policies and balanced budgets. Government cannot be an impediment to economic expansion. I pledge to fight red tape so we can create more jobs and increase opportunities for small businesses and working families. Fresno also needs to reinvest in our infrastructure. We need synchronized traffic signals, safer routes to schools, and to complete Veteran’s Boulevard. These are just some of our office’s priorities. We welcome your input. Your ideas and suggestions will go a long way to help us support policies and actions that will increase the quality of life for northwest Fresno’s residents and businesses. We are here to serve you." Mike, Flindt and Jason discuss the following topics and more. Intro 00:00 Why removing ego as a politician benefits constituents? 02:20 Why is it so challenging to get Narcan and addiction education in local schools? 07:00 What are some of the signs of teen substance use and abuse? 21:19 How can we help the youth and parents take accountability for educating themselves on addiction? 42:20 Helping Non-addicts understand addiction? 49:00 For more on Mike Karbassi: ⁠https://mikeforfresno.com/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Michelle Curiel of @thesobrietyplaybook. Michelle was in active alcoholism and drug addiction for 2.5 decades. Around the age of 37 she overdosed on what she thought was heroin, but it was actually fentanyl and she flatlined. Michelle had just sold the keys to her apartment to a drug dealer and prior to overdosing at her parents house she was living on a trap house floor. She continued to relapse and was on deaths doorstep due to health issues that were compounded by her addiction. With the help of the 12 step program and her higher power, she was able to get me sober and remain sober since August 8 of 2019. Michelle has devoted her life to being of service to the sobriety community by creating sobriety and spiritual awakening content on YouTube , Instagram and TikTok. She teaches from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, the 12 steps and 12 traditions, the daily reflections, as Bill See’s it, Blessed and unstoppable, Buddhism and more. Michelle states that she has found that a large percentage of people in recovery are very spiritually gifted, but they don't know how to harness their power. She is here to teach them how to do so. Michelle, Flindt and Jason discuss the following topics and more. How can we support others in their sobriety when they can't see how far they've come? 02:20 How can we help people understand the importance of working their sobriety? 07:30 What is Michelle's approach to making amends? 13:15 Why is written journaling so important in recovery? 34:17 In our views, what is the difference between a slip-up and relapse? 053:09 For more on Michelle Curiel: ⁠https://poplme.co/hash/jU7Mp7bB/1/s For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#sober #harmreduction #addiction

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with David Tangipa , a candidate for the California State Assembly. David Tangipa is a San Joaquin Valley native. A proud, first-generation American and son of a veteran, David was born and raised in Sacramento and has lived his entire adult life in Fresno. He attended Fresno State and played tight end for the Bulldogs where he learned the importance of discipline, hard work, and spirit of the Central Valley. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Criminology, as well as a master’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in marketing, David embarked on a career to help people live the American dream of owning a home. He currently works in real estate for Modern Broker Inc and is the Field Representative for Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig. David is passionate about serving his community and is involved with Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame, Fresno State Bulldog Foundation, and Fresno State Football Alumni. Flindt, Jason and David discuss the following topics and more. Intro 00:00 How did David's upbringing give him a real-world view of addiction? 3:36 Why does David think accountability is an aspect of the addiction crisis? 11:38 What David sees in the youth is due to social impact. 27:06 David's perspective on how socially we can support long-term recovery? 45:15 How can we help with the underlying issues that lead to addiction? 01:32:00 For more on David Tangipa: ⁠https://www.davidtangipaforassembly.com/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #sober #harmreduction #addiction

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Darren Prince, is the International Best Selling author of his memoir Aiming High. Darren is a prominent sports and celebrity agent and global advocate for addiction, mental health and recovery. Through his agency, Prince Marketing Group, he represents icons Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Jerry West, Dominique Wilkins, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Chevy Chase, Charlie Sheen, Denise Richards, Carmen Electra, and many others as well as having worked with the late Smokin’ Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali and Evel Knievel. Prince started his 501(c)3 Aiming High Foundation where 100% of the proceeds provide treatment for those suffering. He has become a highly sought-after speaker on addiction recovery and mental health. He specializes in helping high functioning addicts and at-risk executives to identify and avoid the pitfalls of addiction and working with teens on self-esteem and self-worth. Flindt, Jason and Darren discuss the following topics and more. Intro 00:00 Why did Darren start a nonprofit? 2:13 Why does Darren prefer speaking to a smaller audience about recovery? 5:54 How did and does Darren keep his ego in check? 11:55 What was Darren's moment of surrender, and asking for help? 23:58 What is Darren's personal experience with harm reduction? 39:52 For more on Darren Prince: https://officialdarrenprince.com/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #recovery #harmreduction #addiction

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Julian Carvajal. A young man in recovery who struggled with various substances including fentanyl. Flindt, Jason and Julian discuss various topics that include his perspective on short-term vs long-term harm reduction. We question is we're past the fentanyl awareness aspect of advocacy and it's time to have solid solutions for treatment and the overdose death rates continue to rise. We discuss all of those topics and more. Intro 00:00 Short-term vs Long-term harm reduction 2:30 Is it time to do more than just talking about fentanyl? 17:00 Where are public funds going with awareness campaigns and state funded addiction treatment? 33:15 We must acknowledge that homeless addicts came from somewhere. Do you wonder about their history? 27:30 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ #recovery #harmreduction #addiction

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down to discuss the controversial topic of long-term Vs short-term harm reduction. Flindt and Jason dive into the the benefits of medication assisted treatment, but present the side effects of long term harm reduction medication use. As well they question why those who achieved their sobriety through abstinence based recovery would encourage others to use a long term method that can include never easing use of medications such as methadone or suboxone. We discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 Are we advocating about the right things concerning addiction? 3:00 Why are people in the treatment industry supporting long-term harm reduction? 10:00 How is data showing the fentanyl doesn't discriminate? 16:00 There is two types of treatment, what are they? 27:30 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ #recovery #harmreduction #addiction

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with two gentlemen Danny and Howie who are at various points in their recovery. They are house mates in in the same sober living as well as attending group meetings together. Flindt and Jason ask Danny and Howie the fallowing questions and more. How vital has sober living been for your recovery? What were your personal experience with fentanyl? What is your history of substance use and did trauma relate to your decision making? How has your life change in sobriety? For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠ ⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠#sober #addiction #hope

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s ⁠⁠@painnonprofit ⁠⁠ Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down to review the 2023 Don't Hide The Scars episodes. They talk about segments from episodes that received the most feedback, questions and listens for the year. Segment 1: Dan Karaty on establishing a support system to address addiction the aftercare process. Full Episode Part 1 https://youtu.be/Mk5h9CoGQI0?feature=shared Part 2 https://youtu.be/AISm1vmGi3U Segment 2: Mike Diamond on misconceptions about interventions, sobriety and the changed family dynamic Full Episode https://youtu.be/qGkqbiMWck0 Segment 3: Mark Gantt on being sober is just the start of recovery and confronting addiction to money and entering deters anonymous. Full Episode https://youtu.be/RZkK6H7ygQo Segment 4: Allie Severino on how treatment centers aren’t being given the time and support from insurance to address the ever evolving illicit drug supply and harm reduction advocates preventing homeless from getting any kind of treatment. Full Episode ⁠https://youtu.be/T0GHuS3sixg Segment 5: Tom Wolf on getting someone to purse recovery, the results of long term harm reduction and the lack of real opportunity for recovery. Full Episodes ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/zHsxWBgnaLg https://youtu.be/5MvUY_KZ4EA For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠ ⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ #sober #addiction #hope