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PAIN⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down California Assemblyman
Jim Patterson to discuss Assembly Bill 3171 with he originally introduced. And recently has been reauthored by Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria to Hold Fentanyl Traffickers Accountable by increasing the punishment for selling more than 28 grams of fentanyl. It escalates the prison sentence from up to four years to up to 9.

We also discuss a bill that Jim has been able to push through for greater penalties for human traffickers that includes restitution for their victims. This includes their therapeutic needs as well as financially which would come from their trafficker.



We also discuss other areas of public safety that must be addressed and why there is a shifting tied when it comes to elected officials view on failed public safety policies.


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PAIN⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down to discuss California Assembly Bill 3171, authored by Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria to Hold Fentanyl Traffickers Accountable by increasing the punishment for selling more than 28 grams of fentanyl. It escalates the prison sentence from up to four years to up to 9.

The bill is as follows: Existing law classifies controlled substances into 5 schedules and places the greatest restrictions and penalties on the use of those substances placed in Schedule I. Existing law classifies the drug fentanyl in Schedule II. Existing law makes possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of sale of the substance punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for a period of 2, 3, or 4 years. Existing law makes transportation and sales of a controlled substances punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for a period of 3, 4, or 5 years and transportation to a noncontiguous county within the state punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for a period of 3, 6, or 9 years.

This bill would increase the above-described penalties, as specified, if the controlled substance involved was more than more than 28.35 grams of fentanyl, more than 28.35 grams of an analog of fentanyl, a substance containing more than 28.35 grams of fentanyl, or a substance containing more than 28.35 grams of an analog of fentanyl. By increasing the penalty for a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.


Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance discuss the following topics and more.

We give created to Assemblyman Jim Patterson who has been behind and in support of many bills to combat fentanyl. 01:33

Will this bill have a large impact on the fentanyl crisis? 06:37

Flindt and Jason question why there isn't more resources going towards addiction recovery programs. 14:14

Are we in the "War On Recovery"? 23:02

Are politicians finally gaining a greater understanding of addiction? 29:09

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠

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PAIN @painnonprofit Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest, Brian McAlister of @MyMentalHealthInc .



Brian McAlister is a transformational figure who emerged from a 20-year battle with addiction and alcoholism, embarking on a remarkable journey of recovery and resilience.

Initiated on August 2, 1990, his holistic approach to recovery extends beyond sobriety, encompassing career success, financial stability, healthy relationships, and spiritual growth. Brian's transformation from addict to corporate leader and entrepreneur led to the creation of the Amazon #1 Best Selling Book, "Full Recovery," and the establishment of the Full Recovery Wellness Center.

Committed to revolutionizing mental health, he introduced innovative solutions such as Freedom 365 and My Mental Health Nonprofit to make treatment accessible to all. Brian's belief in the teachability of full recovery and his exploration of groundbreaking approaches to mental health continue to inspire and transform lives.

Brian McAlister, Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance discuss the following topics and more.

How can we manage the "ISMS" of sobriety? 02:16

Why do we keep doing more of what isn't working when it comes to helping the suffering addict? 15:13

Why is it important to show addicts early in recovery that there is a prosperous way of life? 21:09

Are we in the "War On Recovery"? 33:51

How to we get more people to listen to those in long-term recovery when it comes to policy aimed to fight addiction? 44:28

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Brian McAlister.:

Book https://www.amazon.com/Full-Recovery-Recovering-Persons-Unleashing/dp/0982394829Brian

Social Media

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-mcalister/

https://www.facebook.com/BrianMcAlisterAuthor/

https://www.instagram.com/brianmcalister_/

Websites of Company and Nonprofit

https://www.vrsfreedom365.com/

https://www.mymentalhealth.org/

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 @painnonprofit  Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down for a one on one conversation to discuss the evolution of policy in the addiction crisis that we are begging to see. But is it enough to help those suffering from addiction and their loved ones?

We converse about the following topics and more.


Intro 00:00


Are we in the War on Recovery as long-term harm reduction is becoming more of the norm ? 01:10


Why do we say there's no such a thing as "safe supply" when it comes to illicit drugs in any situation? 08:26


Have private citizens had enough of the decriminalization around illicit drugs? 18:30


Why aren't policy makers working directly with those who have long-term sobriety in combating the addiction crisis? 34:43


Why do we here at PAIN invest in people, families and communities? 43:33


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PAIN  @painnonprofit Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest Susan Bartz Herrick, MFA, EdD. The writer of the compelling non-fiction memoir, "Slow Dancing with the Devil: A Son’s Substance Use Disorder, A Mother’s Anguish," available from McFarland Books.

"Slow Dancing with the Devil" is a powerful narrative that delves into Susan's personal journey alongside her son, Luke, who tragically fell victim to addiction. As a highly accredited retired Professor and former Community Liaison Specialist, Susan sheds light on critical issues surrounding substance use disorder (SUD), negligent medical treatment, pharmaceutical practices, and stigmatized public policies.

Luke's Story: Luke's struggle with addiction, despite defying the damaging "addict stereotype," mirrors the challenges faced by countless individuals. His story is not just one of personal tragedy but a reflection of the broader opioid epidemic and the fentanyl crisis that has affected nearly every family in the U.S.

Susan Bartz Herrick, Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance discuss the following topics and more.

Intro 00:00

How can we communicate facts about addiction so that itis more comprehendible? 03:00


When did opioids and substance use enter Susan's son Luke's life? 17:42


How do we overcome the stigma of addiction and reach policy makers to change how we help the addict and families in need? 37:05


Will it take a celebrity name to come forward to reach politicians and inspire change around helping addicts seek sobriety? 47:24


Why do we caution against long-term harm reduction, and only see it as a last resort ? 55:51


For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


For more on Susan Bartz Herrick and "Slow Dancing with the Devil":
⁠https://www.susanbartzherrick.com/
https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/slow-dancing-with-the-devil/


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PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest Steve Adami executive director of The Way Out, a recovery-focused homeless initiative of The Salvation Army San Francisco.


After spending over two decades in and out of jails and prison my life changed. My recovery and transformation started in a pair of handcuffs. After being released from prison in December 2010, I earned a Master's Degree in Public Administration (Public Policy/Criminal Justice); was inducted into Pi Alpha Alpha, a National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration; and received the Barbra Jordan Award for Academic Excellence from San Francisco State University. In 2014 I was hired by the San Francisco Adult Probation Department as a Reentry Services Coordinator, promoted to a managerial position in 2017, and was appointed the Director of the Reentry Division in 2020. In this role I designed and managed a portfolio of 20 million dollars of reentry and recovery-focused programs, and managed San Francisco's Reentry Council and Community Corrections Partnership. In May 2023, I was appointed the Executive Director of The Way Out, a recovery-focused homeless initiative of The Salvation Army.

Steve, Flindt and Jason discuss the following topics and more.


What is the origins of The Way Out and its services? 01:30


How is The Way Out combating the overwhelming addict issues in San Francisco? 15:00


Why don't the majority of radical harm-reduction advocated supporting abstinence based recovery? 23:00


Why aren't people being told the all the facts about the side effects of long-term harm reduction? 46:00


Why we need to put our efforts behind programs behind that promote abstinence based recovery and independence ? 52:48


For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠


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For more on Richard Steve Adami and The Way Out:
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https://www.steveadami.com/

https://westernusa.salvationarmy.org/san_francisco/the-way-out/


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