Addiction: A Story of Stigma, A Story of Hope | Scott McFadden | TEDxColoradoSprings

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Scott McFadden is a Licensed Addictions Counselor, who also identifies as a person in long term recovery from heroin and other drugs. He shares a harrowing story of incarceration and a long journey to recovery while explaining the dynamics of addiction and the labels, shame, and stigma which have become the greatest obstacles to turning around the opioid epidemic. He shows us the need to talk to one another to overcome the secret places where shame resides. This is a story of vulnerability and hope! Scott McFadden, a Licensed Addictions Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor, has worked in the mental health treatment field for ten years, in roles as varied as therapist, clinical director, executive director, and member of the National Assn of Drug Court Professionals. He has both personal and professional experience with Medication Assisted Treatment and volunteers on the steering committee of the Coalition for the Prevention, Addiction Education and Recovery in Colorado Springs. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@brandontrice1741 2年前

3 days clean detoxing. Heading to 28 day tomorrow. Scared to leave my wife and daughters but I don't want them to grow up without a dad. Prayers appreciated good luck everyone we can do it
@shannanbrennan612 2年前

I was once an iv opioid abuser. Started the methadone program and never touched it again after that day!! Aug 29 2015 is my sobriety date 😻
@masonthrush2742 2年前

Getting clean was the hardest thing I’ve ever done but my recovery has become a lifestyle and habit a work ethic and I’m proud to say I am a college athlete getting good grades and proving to myself that recovery is possible and life is more than the demons that haunt you
@paulasuprenant6728 3年前

I am going to get clean and sober after Christmas.Merry Christmas everyone
@hollyrussell6599 1年前

I hate that people who struggle with addiction are sent to prison. They need help and support, not shaming and isolation. That's only going to make the issue 10× worse later down the track. I don't live with substance issues but I have other addictions which aren't what people normally class as addictions and it hurts me deeply to know that other people out there struggling with addictions to drugs or alcohol are treated so badly. It's a mental illness, not a crime. People who struggle with anything need help and love, including people who struggle with substances. Thank you for sharing your story and I'm sure you just made many people watching this feel so much less alone. People like you who open up and share their stories make it just a little easier for everyone else and if everyone starts sharing, the world can hopefully become a place where we don't punish people who are suffering
@Pafarmgirl90 3年前

Such an inspiration, such a great speaker , one of my favorites I have heard speak ! Today I celebrate one year drug free , thanks to the help of MAT! We can recover ! We can beat this !
@jakeevegrubbgames9472 2年前

My addict love one sent me this . He is in rehab for meth addiction. Thanks for sharing.
@antoniorosa2865 1年前

relapse Today mad at my self .. I feel bad wut I did .. but imma stay strong .. too much to lose . I’ll succeed
@Someonesomewhere5112 3年前

This video is gold I can’t believe that this video just have 115 likes while other trashing videos in the platform who have nothing to teach to the humanity haves millions of likes and views, this humanity is disappointing.
@heatherrayramirez3749 1年前

I love this. Working on staying clean always!! The work never stops and God don't either
@just_bee9482 2年前

I know that the stigma is a major issue but where to start when seeking for help is also a big problem let alone the cost involved for the treatment. I think many more people would come forward if they knew how to go about it and could afford it
@elijahdunmore7526 1年前

HI THANK GOD FOR THIS GUY FOR SHARING HIS ADDICTION PROBLEM THAT REALLY HIT HOME FOR ME I HAVE BEEN SOBER FOR 2 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS AS OF FEBRUARY 6-2023 I NEVER FELT BETTER I HOPE WITH THIS GUY STORY AND MY SOBRIETY JOURNEY WILL HELP AT LEAST ONE PERSON AND ON AND ON AND ON THANKS FOR SHARING LOVE YOU GUYS AND LIVE A SOBER AND HAPPY HAPPY 2023🎉❤❤❤
@user-rz7ix4se9k 8ヶ月前

Stigma & shame are the worst enemies of recovery.
@BaliandbeyondCa 3年前

Good story. I’m sober 40 years. Love to chat.
@trinoortiz1314 1年前

My first day
@ProdigalDaughterReturned 1年前

Suboxone was worse to get off than anything. Praise God I am free of it all 🙏
@michellemaloney1753 14日前

He is such an inspiration!!
@robinworkman3621 2年前

I'm a firm believer, the majority of people are addicted to at least 1 thing.the problem is, some things are socially acceptable.
@tinamariereyero4283 2年前

I’m so incredibly grateful and honored to know Scott’s courage and desire to make the implicit explicit. You are an inspiration Scott
@mahoneyjack5074 3年前

Wow! Incredibly inspirational! It has been my understanding that the younger a person is when they begin using substances - and the longer they are using (not to mention the route of administration -I.V. In Mr. McFadden’s case) - the poorer the prognosis. So - this has been an EXCEPTIONAL example of the possibility of HOPE for ANYONE to recover. Thank you so much for sharing your remarkable journey. I wish you many more decades of good health and good cheer! (FYI - I’m also “in recovery.”)