Matt Gardiner
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'PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need' || FLINDT ANDERSEN
'PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need' || FLINDT ANDERSEN
'PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need' || FLINDT ANDERSEN
Wednesday 10th May 2023
Flindt Andersen recounts his battle with opioids and founding PAIN, highlighting the fight against the opioid crisis with Matt Gardiner.
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Episode Overview
- Flindt Andersen shares his 23-year battle with opioids and the founding of PAIN in 2009
- PAIN has supported over 8,000 families and sent 5,000 individuals to treatment
- The organisation provides family support groups and educates young people about addiction
- Flindt highlights the addictive qualities of opioids, the need for Narcan distribution, and the challenges of running a nonprofit
- Flindt emphasizes the impact of addiction on families and the importance of addressing the opioid crisis
I've been telling you it's been coming. Yeah. And we're in trouble and we're in trouble.
What happens when a life plagued by addiction turns into a mission to save others? Meet Flindt Andersen, the founder of PAIN (Parents and Addicts In Need), who shares his riveting story with Matt Gardiner on this episode of Matt Gardiner LIVE. Starting his journey into substance abuse at just 13, Flindt's path spiraled into a 23-year battle with opioids, culminating in a daily intake of 70-80 Vicodin pills.
It wasn’t until his best friend intervened and got him admitted to the Betty Ford treatment center in 2001 that Flindt began his road to recovery. In 2009, driven by a desire to help others facing similar struggles, Flindt founded PAIN. This nonprofit has since become a lifeline for thousands, providing rehabilitation services and family support. The organization is also a certified distributor of Narcan, the life-saving opioid overdose reversal agent, and operates Sober Living Homes in Fresno, California.
During the pandemic, when addicts were particularly vulnerable, Flindt expanded his efforts by opening New Perceptions North, a multi-facility recovery center. Flindt’s story is not just about personal triumph but also about relentless advocacy. He talks passionately about the importance of educating young people on the dangers of opioids, especially fentanyl, and the risks associated with substance experimentation among high school athletes. He also highlights the profound impact addiction has on families and the critical need for community support.
Matt Gardiner expresses deep admiration for Flindt’s unwavering commitment to combating the opioid crisis and promises to continue supporting PAIN’s mission. This episode is a compelling listen for anyone touched by addiction or seeking inspiration on how one person's determination can spark significant change.