Carl Erik Fisher
Carl Erik Fisher
An insider’s view of the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case, and how to fight for change without sacrificing personal recovery, with advocate and writer Ryan Hampton
An insider’s view of the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case, and how to fight for change without sacrificing personal recovery, with advocate and writer Ryan Hampton
An insider’s view of the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case, and how to fight for change without sacrificing personal recovery, with advocate and writer Ryan Hampton
Thursday 11th November 2021
Ryan Hampton shares his journey from addiction to advocacy and his role in the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case on 'Flourishing After Addiction'.
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Get the buttons here!Ryan Hampton: From Political Aspirations to Addiction Advocacy
This is really illuminating on multiple levels. First, I found it really striking when Ryan talks so openly and vulnerably about how he felt guilty of contributing to a hyper-focus on supply as a key issue in the overdose crisis.
Imagine having a promising political career and then finding yourself in the throes of addiction. That's the story of Ryan Hampton, who went from working in the Clinton White House to battling an OxyContin and heroin addiction. After finding his way to recovery in 2015, Ryan didn't just stop at getting clean. He turned his life around and became a fierce advocate for those struggling with addiction, working on everything from community initiatives to national policies.
One of his most notable roles was as co-chair of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors during the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. This case was a high-stakes battle against the infamous Sackler family, who controlled Purdue Pharma, the makers of OxyContin. Ryan's involvement gave him a front-row seat to the complexities and challenges of holding powerful entities accountable.
In this episode of 'Flourishing After Addiction', Carl Erik Fisher sits down with Ryan to discuss his journey and his new book, 'Unsettled: How the Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Failed the Victims of the American Overdose Crisis'. Ryan sheds light on why focusing solely on cutting off drug supply isn't enough to tackle the overdose crisis. Instead, he champions building better support systems and emphasizes the power of grassroots movements.
If you're interested in how personal recovery can intersect with broader social change, this episode offers a compelling look into one man's fight for justice without losing sight of his own well-being.