From Personal Pain to Public Outreach: Andrea Thomas and Michael Fiore Face the Opioid Crisis Head-on

Getting sober is often seen as the milestone of ending drug addiction, and many policies and projects are designed with this approach in mind.

However, without proper healthcare, supportive communities, and tools to stay sober, people often relapse into an endless cycle that continues to fuel the opioid crisis.

In this episode, we are joined by two unifying voices fighting the opioid crisis: Andrea Thomas, Founder and Executive Director of Voices for Awareness, and Michael Fiore, Founder of Inspire2Inspire, as well as the Director of Community Outreach at Voices for Awareness. Andrea and Michael share their deep bond that transcends their mission, and discuss their efforts to bring hope and practical solutions to those affected by fentanyl through prevention, education, and healthcare accessibility. They also discuss the importance of a unified legislative effort to address this critical issue, and how they are fighting for the future of the nation. 

Join us as we discuss:

• Overcoming addiction and transforming personal experiences into a message of hope
• Addressing the stigma surrounding drug use and addiction to drive empathetic, social transformations
• The importance of collaboration among various groups and organizations to achieve long-term solutions
• Upcoming initiatives for August 21 - National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day (check out Facing Fentanyl Now’s website for more details)

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You can reach out to Andrea Thomas emailing her at andrea@voicesforawareness.com, and follow Mike on Instagram @MikeFiore118.