From Personal Pain to Public Outreach: Andrea Thomas and Michael Fiore Face the Opioid Crisis Head-on

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The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole

Rigaku

94 episodes

1 week ago

The Opioid Matrix is a podcast for anyone looking for the latest information in the illegal drug supply chain — Beginning to end. Each episode will feature a discussion with industry experts about the current opioid crisis, including drug trafficking, drug manufacturing, drug identification, drug addiction, as well as the role of government, law enforcement, new health and social programs, and more.
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From Personal Pain to Public Outreach: Andrea Thomas and Michael Fiore Face the Opioid Crisis Head-on

The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole

45 minutes

1 year ago

From Personal Pain to Public Outreach: Andrea Thomas and Michael Fiore Face the Opioid Crisis Head-on

Getting sober is often seen as the milestone of ending drug addiction, and many policies and projects are designed with this approach in mind.

However, without proper healthcare, supportive communities, and tools to stay sober, people often relapse into an endless cycle that continues to fuel the opioid crisis.

In this episode, we are joined by two unifying voices fighting the opioid crisis: Andrea Thomas, Founder and Executive Director of Voices for Awareness, and Michael Fiore, Founder of Inspire2Inspire, as well as the Director of Community Outreach at Voices for Awareness. Andrea and Michael share their deep bond that transcends their mission, and discuss their efforts to bring hope and practical solutions to those affected by fentanyl through prevention, education, and healthcare accessibility. They also discuss the importance of a unified legislative effort to address this critical issue, and how they are fighting for the future of the nation.

Join us as we discuss:

Overcoming addiction and transforming personal experiences into a message of hope
Addressing the stigma surrounding drug use and addiction to drive empathetic, social transformations
The importance of collaboration among various groups and organizations to achieve long-term solutions
Upcoming initiatives for August 21 - National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day (check out Facing Fentanyl Now’s website for more details)

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You can reach out to Andrea Thomas emailing her at andrea@voicesforawareness.com, and follow Mike on Instagram @MikeFiore118.