Filmmaker Ondi Timoner Discusses the Opioid Crisis on Radio Rehab
Everyone thinks of heroin addicts as dirty losers, frankly, and they don't realize that of. Because our country doesn't handle mental health with any kind of sensitivity or empathy.
What happens when an award-winning filmmaker and a radio personality in recovery sit down to talk about the opioid crisis? You get an eye-opening and heartfelt conversation. In this episode of 'Radio Rehab with Dayna Keyes', Dayna chats with Ondi Timoner, the brilliant mind behind the documentary 'Coming Clean'. Timoner’s film dives deep into the opioid epidemic, bringing a fresh perspective to a crisis that affects countless lives every day.
Timoner shares her journey in creating the documentary, shedding light on the often misunderstood world of addiction. She emphasizes that addiction isn't a choice but a disease that needs empathy and understanding. Dayna and Ondi discuss the importance of alternative treatments and how different approaches can make a significant difference in recovery.
Listeners will find themselves captivated by their candid conversation, which touches on the struggles of staying clean, the challenges of being a Type A personality in recovery, and the stigma that still surrounds addiction. Timoner’s insights offer hope and a new way of looking at addiction and recovery. Whether you're personally affected by addiction or just curious about the opioid crisis, this episode provides valuable perspectives and heartfelt stories.
Tune in for an engaging discussion that aims to break down barriers and offer hope to those in need.