Posts by Nate Anderson
Tim Ryan: Recovering Heroin Addict, A&E’s “Dope Man,” and National Thought Leader on Opioid Epidemic/Addiction/Mental Health/Suicide
A tireless advocate for long-term recovery, Tim Ryan is no stranger to addiction. Despite a successful business career, Tim found himself in the grips of heroin and, ultimately, was sentenced to seven years in prison for drug-related convictions. Tim got clean and sober behind bars. Six months after his release, tragedy struck. His son, Nick…
Read More‘Relapses Are Through The Roof, Overdoses Are Through The Roof’: How The Pandemic Is Upping Substance Abuse
This is a “pandemic within a pandemic,” according to addiction expert Tim Ryan, who’s watched the coronavirus outbreak exacerbate the preexistent opioid and mental health crises with devastating effect. Ryan, the star of A&E’s 2017 “Dope Man” special, is the founder of “A Man In Recovery Foundation,” which partners with Rehab.com. A former heroin addict,…
Read MoreRecovery advocate Tim Ryan reacts to death of Michael K. Williams
Recovery advocate Tim Ryan joined us to reflect on ‘The Wire’ star Michael K. Williams, offering insight and hope to those battling addiction.
Read MoreUS opioid crisis: An epidemic growing within a pandemic
A US House Oversight Committee is holding a hearing on the role of Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family – many of whom are owners of the company – in fuelling the opioid epidemic. CEO of Purdue Pharma Craig Landau and four members of the Sackler family have been invited to testify. This follows a…
Read MoreTMZ: Corey Feldman, Jennifer Gimenez Instrumental in getting Daisy De La Hoya into treatment
Daisy de la Hoya received a helping hand from some fellow Hollywood stars who are also sober and familiar with what she experienced during a mental health breakdown. Jennifer Gimenez, formerly of “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” fame and her husband, Tim Ryan from A&E’s “Dope Man” tell TMZ … they teamed up with actor…
Read MoreRecovery Today: Tim Ryan and Jennifer Gimenez – the Recovery Power Couple
I’ve had the honor and privilege over the years to interview quite a few amazing influencers who are selfless enough to not only give to others, in person, what has been so freely given to them but also to take their time and energy to share themselves with our audience in an effort to give…
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