Matt Gardiner
Matt Gardiner
'PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need' || FLINDT ANDERSEN
'PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need' || FLINDT ANDERSEN
'PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need' || FLINDT ANDERSEN
Thursday 6th October 2022
Flindt Andersen discusses his transformation from opioid addiction to advocacy, emphasizing family support and public action on 'Beyond Recovery'.
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Get the buttons here!From Addiction to Advocacy: Flindt Andersen's Fight Against the Opioid Crisis
I don't want to say not everybody is taking it serious, but the general public, I really don't think, is taking it that serious.
Ever thought about how one person can make a difference in the opioid crisis? Meet Flindt Andersen, a man who turned his life around and now dedicates himself to helping others do the same. In this episode of 'Beyond Recovery', Matt Gardiner sits down with Flindt to talk about his incredible journey from addiction to advocacy. Flindt started drinking at the tender age of 13, and his substance use escalated to harder drugs during high school and college.
His battle with opioids spanned 23 years, culminating in a daily consumption of 70-80 Vicodin pills. It wasn't until his best friend intervened and got him into the Betty Ford treatment center that Flindt began his path to recovery in 2001. Since then, he's been a force for change in the addiction community. In 2009, he founded PAIN (Parents & Addicts In Need), a nonprofit that provides rehabilitation services and family support for those affected by substance abuse.
The organization also distributes Narcan, an opioid overdose reversal agent, and operates sober living homes in Fresno, California. During the pandemic, Flindt saw an increased need for support and opened New Perceptions North in 2020, expanding his reach even further. Flindt's story is a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of the opioid crisis on individuals and families. He shares candidly about his struggles and the importance of family support, emphasizing the difference between dependency and addiction.
His journey from pain to purpose is both inspiring and a call to action for everyone to get involved in addressing this crisis. If you're looking for a story of resilience and transformation, this episode is a must-listen.