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The Stories Behind the Stats-Addiction Talk Featuring Peter Canning
The Stories Behind the Stats-Addiction Talk Featuring Peter Canning
The Stories Behind the Stats-Addiction Talk Featuring Peter Canning
Wednesday 27th August 2025
Peter Canning shares his experiences from the opioid crisis frontlines, challenging perceptions and offering hope through education and compassion.
45 minutes
Eye-opening
Informative
Compassionate
Hopeful
Honest
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Get the buttons here!Peter Canning: A Paramedic's Perspective on Addiction
Episode Overview
- Addiction is a chronic relapsing brain disease, not a character flaw.
- Naloxone should be readily available for overdose emergencies.
- Fentanyl is dangerous but touching it won't cause an overdose.
- Stigma drives addicts to use alone, increasing fatal overdose risks.
- Compassion and understanding are crucial in supporting recovery.
"Addiction is not a character flaw; it's a chronic relapsing brain disease."
Ever wondered what it takes to face addiction head-on and come out stronger? Paramedic and author Peter Canning shares his gripping experiences from the frontlines of the opioid crisis in this episode of Addiction Talk. With over a thousand overdoses under his belt, Peter provides an unfiltered look at the harsh realities of addiction, highlighting why it’s far from being a mere character flaw.
His new book, 'Friends and Family's Guide to the Overdose Epidemic', serves as a practical resource for those supporting loved ones battling addiction. Peter’s stories are raw and eye-opening, revealing how stigma drives many into the shadows, using alone and often fatally. He talks candidly about the myths surrounding fentanyl, debunking the fear that touching it could be deadly. He emphasises the importance of naloxone availability, recounting instances where it saved lives before he even arrived on the scene.
Through personal anecdotes, Peter illustrates the unpredictable paths that lead to addiction, urging compassion and understanding over judgement. The tales he shares are both heartbreaking and hopeful, showing how love and education can make a difference. Are you ready to challenge your perceptions and learn how you can be part of the solution?