Trevor Steinhauser
Trevor Steinhauser
A Man on a Mission
A Man on a Mission
A Man on a Mission
Monday 26th August 2019
Tom Synan discusses his unique perspective on addiction recovery, emphasizing health-focused approaches and the need for reform in this episode of 'Stigmatized'.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Stigma & Social Perspectives
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
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Get the buttons here!Tom Synan: Bridging the Gap Between Law Enforcement and Addiction Recovery
We are enabling people by putting those addicted and have them just sit in jail and not getting treatment, not getting help for that addiction, not getting the mental health help that they need.
Tom Synan is not your average police chief. With a background as a United States Marine Corps veteran and over 25 years in law enforcement, Tom has seen the devastating impact of the heroin crisis up close. In this episode of 'Stigmatized', he opens up about his journey from the battlefield to the front lines of addiction recovery. After witnessing an entire family succumb to heroin, Tom knew something had to change.
He helped form the Hamilton County Heroin Coalition, aiming to tackle the crisis head-on by reducing supply and demand through coordinated efforts. But Tom's mission doesn't stop there. He advocates for treating addiction and mental health as health issues, not crimes, pushing for drug sentence reform and decriminalization. He also highlights the importance of alternative treatments, support systems for families, and the critical role employers play in recovery.
Tom's testimony has reached the halls of Washington D.C., where he has spoken on synthetic opiates' impact and shared the stage with President Clinton at Johns Hopkins University. His work is even archived in the National Law Enforcement Museum. Through his story, Tom underscores the importance of mental health support for law enforcement officers and challenges the stigma surrounding addiction.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the complexities of addiction and the urgent need for compassionate, informed approaches to recovery.