Joanie Sigal
Joanie Sigal
Michael Fiore 20 Years an Addict Raising Fentanyl Awareness
Michael Fiore 20 Years an Addict Raising Fentanyl Awareness
Michael Fiore 20 Years an Addict Raising Fentanyl Awareness
Thursday 18th May 2023
Join Michael Fiore as he shares his journey from 20 years of addiction to becoming a powerful advocate for fentanyl awareness on 'The Addiction Podcast'.
29 minutes
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Joanie Sigal
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Michael Fiore shares his 20-year journey through addiction and recovery, offering insights into the impact of addiction on his family and his path to sobriety.
- His dedication to fentanyl awareness and prevention, as well as his involvement in Voices for Awareness and Project Facing Fentanyl, showcases his commitment to supporting recovery and educating young people.
- Michael's perspective on recovery and sobriety as a way of life, coupled with his youth advocate program, reflects a holistic approach to addiction prevention and support.
- Host Joanie Sigal's compassionate and empowering interviews provide a platform for individuals like Michael to share their stories, promoting hope and resilience in the face of addiction.
- The episode highlights the transformative power of recovery and the importance of education and awareness in addressing substance abuse and fentanyl-related issues.
Recovery is a mindset, a lifestyle way of living. Sobriety is the absence of drugs. Recovery is working on the problem, which is yourself. That's how it stays this journey and have substantial way of living.
Ever wondered how someone can turn a life steeped in addiction into a beacon of hope for others? Michael Fiore's story is a testament to the power of resilience and transformation. Raised in Brooklyn, N.Y.C., Michael's life was shadowed by addiction from a young age. With parents and close relatives battling their own demons, he found himself seeking validation and solace in drugs. For 20 years, addiction ruled his life, leading him through a maze of lies, manipulation, and despair.
In this episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', host Joanie Sigal sits down with Michael to unravel his journey from a struggling addict to an influential advocate. Michael opens up about his tumultuous past, including the heartbreaking loss of his father to AIDS and his own harrowing experiences with methadone withdrawal. But his story doesn't end there.
Today, Michael is the CEO and founder of Inspire 2 Inspire, an organization dedicated to providing resources for addicts in recovery. He also serves as the Outreach Coordinator for Voices for Awareness and Project Facing Fentanyl, where he works tirelessly to educate young people about the dangers of fentanyl and provide opiate reversal kits to schools. Alongside his partner Andrea Thomas, Michael is making a significant impact on communities nationwide.
This episode isn't just about Michael's past struggles; it's about his incredible transformation and the work he's doing now to help others. His candid conversation with Joanie Sigal sheds light on the importance of education and support in the fight against substance abuse. Whether you're grappling with addiction yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for inspiration, Michael's story offers a powerful reminder that recovery is possible and that one person's journey can spark change in many others.