In this powerful episode of the Don’t Hide the Scars Podcast, host Jason LaChance sits down with Flindt Andersen, founder of Parents & Addicts In Need (PAIN), to tackle the urgent and complex crisis of opioid addiction in America.

They explore:

The evolution of opioid use, from legal prescriptions to illicit street drugs

Why current addiction recovery policies may be failing those who need help most

How opioid addiction recovery is uniquely different from other substance abuse recovery processes

The emotional and societal toll of addiction on families and communities

🎧 Whether you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or seeking to understand the opioid epidemic, this episode provides essential insight and hope for healing.

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✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

Intro 00:00

Why Isn't The New Covering Opioid Addiction? 00:42

Overdoses are down, but does that mean addiction is too? 04:01

Is the fentanyl supply becoming more scarce? 06:32

What does an opioid addict experience in early recovery? 10:45

Long-Term Vs. Short-Term Harm Reduction 14:28

Why Don't Educational Institutions NOT Want Us To Share Facts Around Addiction? 22:24

Fit Life Into Your Recovery 33:08