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Inside the opioid addiction crisis with ‘American Fix’ author Ryan Hampton
Inside the opioid addiction crisis with ‘American Fix’ author Ryan Hampton
Inside the opioid addiction crisis with ‘American Fix’ author Ryan Hampton
Wednesday 11th March 2020
Ryan Hampton discusses his journey from heroin addiction to advocacy, focusing on treatment system challenges and the need for recovery reform.
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Get the buttons here!Ryan Hampton's Fight Against the Opioid Crisis: A Personal Tale
Through my lived experience and I think through anybody who's in long-term recovery or sobriety Today. And that's how, when you look at the community and the people who are successful in their recovery outcomes, that's how they get there because they had that long-term support.
What does it take to battle an opioid addiction and then fight for others facing the same struggle? Ryan Hampton knows all too well. In this episode of 'Keepin' It Friel', Ryan sits down with host Courtney Friel to share his raw and unfiltered journey from heroin addiction to becoming a leading advocate for addiction recovery reform.
Author of 'American Fix: Inside the Opioid Addiction Crisis-and How to End It', Ryan opens up about the obstacles he faced within the nation's treatment system and how those experiences fueled his passion for change. He stresses the importance of long-term support and equitable access to treatment, shedding light on the complex nature of addiction and the urgent need for systemic reform.
Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply looking to understand the opioid crisis better, this episode offers valuable insights and a heartfelt story of resilience.