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Surviving Opioids – And turning the experience into a game to educate others
Surviving Opioids – And turning the experience into a game to educate others
Surviving Opioids – And turning the experience into a game to educate others
Saturday 28th May 2022
Pat Gervais turns his battle with opioid addiction into 'Surviving Opioids', an educational video game aimed at raising awareness and promoting recovery.
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Get the buttons here!From Addiction to Education: Pat Gervais' Game 'Surviving Opioids'
The goal is to kind of build skills that let you regain control of your emotions and your thoughts, and therefore your behaviors, without the use of opioids.
Imagine turning a harrowing battle with opioid addiction into a tool for education and awareness. That’s exactly what Pat Gervais, owner of Pondersmith Games, is doing with his upcoming video game, 'Surviving Opioids'. In this episode of People First Radio, Gervais opens up about his personal journey through addiction and how it inspired him to create a game that’s both engaging and informative. Gervais' story is one of resilience and innovation.
He shares how his struggle with social anxiety led him down the path of opioid use, and how he eventually found the strength to seek help and begin his recovery. This experience became the foundation for 'Surviving Opioids', a game designed to educate players about the realities of addiction and the steps toward recovery. The game features a character navigating the challenges of opioid addiction, requiring players to make critical decisions that affect their journey.
Gervais emphasizes that making the game entertaining was crucial; without an engaging experience, the educational message could be lost. He aims to strike a balance between fun gameplay and the serious subject matter, ensuring that players not only enjoy the game but also gain valuable insights into addiction and recovery. Throughout the interview, Gervais discusses the importance of accountability and seeking support, noting that recovery is a gradual process filled with small, incremental steps.
He hopes 'Surviving Opioids' will help players recognize early signs of addiction and encourage them to seek help sooner rather than later. In addition to the game, Gervais has created t-shirts and mugs to further raise awareness about opioid addiction and promote recovery skills. His goal is to make 'Surviving Opioids' free to play, reaching as many people as possible and sparking conversations about addiction in a new and impactful way.
Tune in to this episode for an inspiring look at how one man's recovery journey is being transformed into a powerful educational tool. Whether you're personally affected by addiction or looking to support someone who is, 'Surviving Opioids' offers a unique perspective on the path to recovery.