Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
info@henrysuncle.org (Garrett Hade, Erik Kilgore, Ryan Hampton)
Turning Addiction into Advocacy. How Garrett Hade is using his voice to reshape how Americans think of Recovery.
Turning Addiction into Advocacy. How Garrett Hade is using his voice to reshape how Americans think of Recovery.
Turning Addiction into Advocacy. How Garrett Hade is using his voice to reshape how Americans think of Recovery.
Tuesday 8th December 2020
Garrett Hade shares his journey from addiction to advocacy, focusing on legislative changes and public perceptions in 'Henry's Uncle'.
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61 minutes
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Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Garrett Hade: From Pain Pills to Policy Change
Living in sober housing led Garrett and his friend, Ryan Hampton, into advocacy efforts to address gaps and push for legislative solutions.
Imagine growing up in a typical southern Florida neighborhood, only to find yourself battling a pain pill addiction after a series of unfortunate events. That's the reality Garrett Hade faced. In this gripping episode of 'Henry's Uncle', Garrett opens up about his journey from addiction to becoming a powerful advocate for recovery. After skateboarding injuries and a car accident led him down a dark path, Garrett found solace and purpose in sober housing.
There, he teamed up with Ryan Hampton, and together they launched the Voices Project and the Recovery Advocacy Project. These initiatives aim to tackle gaps in the system and push for much-needed legislative changes. They focus on issues like criminal justice reform, homelessness, and accessible treatment options. Garrett’s story doesn’t just stop at personal recovery; it extends to community mobilization and policy transformation.
He talks about the opioid legislation and the role state agencies play in the crisis, often without taking responsibility. His advocacy work is not just about changing laws but also shifting public perceptions around addiction and recovery. Tune in to hear how Garrett’s voice is making waves and why his story is essential listening for anyone touched by addiction.