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Saving Lives Through Harm Reduction with Thomas Guerra | Podcasthon 2026

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Welcome Back: Thomas Guerra & F-Fent.org | Podcasthon 2026
2:28
How F-Fent Saves Lives Through Harm Reduction
5:25
Misconceptions About Addiction & Recovery
5:48
Dispelling the Myth: Can People in Recovery Have Fun?
8:20
Recovery & Social Life: Breaking the Stigma
11:01
How to Support Someone Without Causing Harm
13:14
Debunking the Myth: Is Relapse a Part of Recovery?
15:58
Breaking Stereotypes Around Addiction
18:29
Shame, Silence & Addiction: What Needs to Change
21:41
What Harm Reduction Really Means (And Why It Matters)
24:09
Young Adults & Collegiate Recovery: What to Know
27:17
Narcan Access & Today’s Drug Landscape
30:50
The Fight for Funding in Harm Reduction
33:24
How to Support F-Fent.org: Donate, Volunteer, and Share Information
35:53
Real Story: Narcan Used to Save a Life
38:18
Test Strips: Preventing Overdose and the Poisoning Debate
42:49
Ask “Why the Pain?” Not “Why the Addiction”
47:08
Addiction as a Family System: What Support Looks Like
52:02
Final Thoughts: Calls to Action, and Podcasthon Impact
GRIEF AND LIGHT
Saving Lives Through Harm Reduction with Thomas Guerra | Podcasthon 2026
Mar 17, 2026 Season 4 Episode 108
Nina Rodriguez

PODCASTHON SPECIAL EPISODE Part of the world's largest charity podcast event — raising awareness for causes that matter

What does harm reduction actually look like, and how is it saving lives right now?

In this impactful episode, we explore the realities of addiction, harm reduction, and the ongoing fight to save lives. Thomas Guerra of F-Fent.org shares personal insights, dispels common myths, and highlights the vital work being done in communities everywhere, from music festivals to college campuses and beyond.

This conversation explores:

  • The current state of overdose deaths and recent trends: around 80,000 in 2024, a significant drop from 110,000
  • The importance and impact of harm reduction strategies like naloxone / Narcan distribution and fentanyl test strips
  • 5 common misconceptions about recovery and substance use
  • The role of stigma and language in shaping perceptions and community support
  • Community awareness and systemic support in combating the overdose crisis
  • Family dynamics in recovery and supporting loved ones through systemic understanding
  • The evolving landscape of drug toxicity
  • Advocacy for funding and policy reforms supporting harm reduction
  • Personal stories of life-saving interventions and full-circle moments in the field
  • How everyone can contribute, from sharing information to volunteering and donating

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About F-Fent.org:

F-fent.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fighting the fent@nyl crisis through education, harm reduction, and community outreach. The goal is life-saving awareness without judgment. Donate Here

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