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Connecting with celebrity guests, leading experts and change makers to discuss the widespread illicit drug culture ripping through families, businesses, sports, entertainment and even the safest communities. With conversations about the fentanyl and opioid crisis, harm reduction modalities, MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) Narcan, Rehab, 12- Step Programs and more. Created by Flindt Andersen, Founder and Executive Director of PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need and Hosted by Jason LaChance.

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January 12, 2026Episode 253 min

Bad Lawyers and Government Guns: The Cartel Connection Nobody Talks About

We here at PAIN⁠⁠⁠ are honored to have welcomed Peter J. Forcelli, a recently retired Deputy Assistant Director of the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), where he served as head of training to the Don't Hide The Scars podcast. Forcelli is a respected investigator noted for developing complex criminal investigations targeting armed gangs and criminal organizations. He has made over one thousand arrests and has served over three hundred search warrants. He is well regarded by those who have worked with him for his unwavering commitment to what he calls “investigative excellence.” His work in the investigation into the Neese Bello Organization led to members of the group pleading guilty to over 145 home-invasion-style robberies. Still, Forcelli is best known for his efforts to fight for justice in instances where he has uncovered injustice. He has been involved in the exoneration of eight people who were wrongfully arrested and convicted in the Bronx, New York, for murders they did not commit. Forcelli is also a cancer survivor—he developed lung cancer from the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero. He is a recurring guest speaker at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City. Peter, along with coauthor Keelin MacGregor wrote The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast & Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels. The book is a raw and unflinching account that details the harrowing journey for Peter as a whistleblower in the Fast and Furious federal scandal, Forcelli shows the public and personal cost of standing up for justice and public safety. For more on Peter Forcelli: https://www.peterjforcelli.com/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow 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/⁠⁠⁠

January 5, 2026Episode 11 hr 2 min

Why the War on Drugs Failed: Addiction, Fentanyl and the Truth No One Wants to Say

In this episode of Don’t Hide The Scars, hosted by Jason LaChance alongside Flindt Andersen, Founder and Executive Director of PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need, Greg Glod joins the panel to expose the hard truths behind the failed War on Drugs, the fentanyl epidemic, and why America continues to treat addiction with punishment instead of care.From the origins of drug criminalization and racialized policy, to the realities of detox, insurance barriers, methadone dependency, and trauma-driven substance use, this episode dives deep into what actually fuels addiction—and what doesn’t. The discussion explores Rat Park, fentanyl economics, relapse rates, incarceration failures, and why connection—not sobriety alone—is the true opposite of addiction.This episode is essential viewing for: Parents navigating addiction in their families People in recovery or struggling with substance use Clinicians, treatment professionals, and advocates Anyone questioning whether our current system truly helps—or harms If we don’t change incentives, treatment models, and public understanding, nothing changes. This conversation tells the truth that many systems avoid. 👉 Learn more about Parents & Addicts In Need (PAIN), follow us on social media, listen to more episodes, get involved, or donate: https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit For more on OpiAID: https://opiaid.ai or call Dino Miliotis 910-777-4915 For more on New Perceptions North: https://www.newperceptionsnorth.com For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization, visit https://www.flindtandersen.com/

December 22, 2025Episode 5021 min

Who We Are Behind The Scenes & Funny Stories

In this episode of Don’t Hide The Scars, hosted by Jason LaChance alongside Flindt Andersen, Founder and Executive Director of PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need, we pull back the curtain on our passions outside of helping others live successfully in addiction recovery. Flindt and Jason discuss hobbies, funny stories throughout their lives, including Flindt being a bat boy for the Fresno Giants in his youth, as well as Jason sharing his family's passion for motor sports.👉 Learn more about Parents & Addicts In Need (PAIN), follow us on social media, listen to more episodes, get involved, or donate: https://linktr.ee/painnonprofitFor more on OpiAID: https://opiaid.ai or call Dino Miliotis 910-777-4915For more on New Perceptions North: https://www.newperceptionsnorth.comFor more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization, visit https://www.flindtandersen.com/

December 15, 2025Episode 4921 min

Enjoying the Holidays Sober: Mindset Shifts That Make It Easier

Join Parents & Addicts In Need Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance on the “Don’t Hide The Scars” podcast as they explore how to navigate the holiday season while staying committed to sobriety. In this episode, they share compassionate insights into the emotional challenges many people in recovery face during gatherings, traditions, and high-stress celebrations. Flindt and Jason offer practical tips and heartfelt encouragement for creating meaningful, substance-free experiences, recognizing triggers, and leaning on your support system. Whether you’re in recovery or supporting someone who is, tune in to learn how to enjoy the holidays with resilience, connection, and hope — and to remind yourself that you’re not alone on the journey to lasting sobriety.👉 Learn more about Parents & Addicts In Need (PAIN), follow us on social media, listen to more episodes, get involved, or donate: https://linktr.ee/painnonprofitFor more on OpiAID: https://opiaid.ai or call Dino Miliotis 910-777-4915For more on New Perceptions North: https://www.newperceptionsnorth.comFor more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization, visit https://www.flindtandersen.com/

December 8, 2025Episode 4823 min

How Can You Tell If A Loved One Is Struggling With Substance Abuse?

Join Parents & Addicts In Need Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance on the 'Don't Hide the Scars' podcast as they discuss many of the common signs that a loved one is struggling with substance abuse and what you can do to let them know that they are supported and that you will be there as they seek help to live a life of sobriety. 👉 Learn more about Parents & Addicts In Need (PAIN), follow us on social media, listen to more episodes, get involved, or donate: https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit For more on OpiAID: https://opiaid.ai or call Dino Miliotis 910-777-4915 For more on New Perceptions North: https://www.newperceptionsnorth.com For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization, visit https://www.flindtandersen.com/

December 1, 2025Episode 4721 min

What You Need To Know About The Origins Of The Opioid Crisis

Join Parents & Addicts In Need Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance on the 'Don't Hide the Scars' podcast as they discuss a New York Times article, in which A historian argues the fentanyl crisis stems from decades of domestic drug policy failures, not foreign traffickers or open borders. Flidnt and Jason discuss how this article doesn't paint the full picture and is a bit myopic, failing to tell the full story of the opioid crisis. For the full article: https://www.facebook.com/GVWire/posts/pfbid0e8kQyexTfZFi3nVL8DrdVTh3jFVJfQPHsjfiuhNC8nMDwexr5dLPG7TuKugcWb5clw 👉 Learn more about Parents & Addicts In Need (PAIN), follow us on social media, listen to more episodes, get involved, or donate: https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit For more on OpiAID: https://opiaid.ai or call Dino Miliotis 910-777-4915 For more on New Perceptions North: https://www.newperceptionsnorth.com For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization, visit https://www.flindtandersen.com/

November 24, 2025Episode 4641 min

Tips To Stay Sober For Those In Recovery & Their Loved Ones

PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need Media Director Jason LaChance sits down with Julian Carvajal—whose recovery journey was supported by PAIN—to share five practical tips for staying sober during the holiday season. Together, they discuss real situations they faced in early recovery, how to handle social events during the holidays, and strategies for anyone in recovery—or supporting a loved one—to navigate what can be one of the most challenging times of the year. Jason and Julian discuss the following and more. What do you NEED to know about planning ahead and having an exit strategy? What are the best practices for communicating with loved ones about your sobriety? Bring YOUR OWN nonalcoholic drinks and give reasons for NOT drinking? Why is TRUSTING in your support system a MUST? How can you create new sober holiday traditions? For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, get involved, or donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on OpiAID: ⁠⁠⁠https://opiaid.ai⁠⁠⁠ or call Dino Miliotis 910-777-4915 For more on New Perceptions North: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.newperceptionsnorth.com For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization, visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

November 17, 2025Episode 4557 min

Why We MUST TELL The Truth About Addiction Recovery & Harm Reduction

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down with Thomas McCollum for a fact-based discussion around addiction, recovery, harm-reduction, and the addiction crisis. Thomas McCollum is a passionate advocate for recovery, a punk rock enthusiast, and the Executive Director of Discovery Place, a 12-step spiritual retreat for men in Burns, TN. With over nine years of experience in the recovery field, Thomas brings a unique perspective, having walked a similar path. Before dedicating his life to helping others, he spent twenty years in active addiction, eventually becoming an IV heroin user. After finding sobriety at Discovery Place nine and a half years ago, Thomas has built a fulfilling life as a husband, father, and community leader. He is grateful for the opportunity to share his experiences and support others on their journeys to recovery. 👉 Learn more about Parents & Addicts In Need (PAIN), follow us on social media, listen to more episodes, get involved, or donate: https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit For more on OpiAID: ⁠⁠⁠https://opiaid.ai⁠⁠⁠ or call Dino Miliotis 910-777-4915 For more on New Perceptions North: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.newperceptionsnorth.com For more on Discovery Place: https://discoveryplace.info

November 10, 2025Episode 4424 min

Nitazenes: The Deadly Drug Stronger Than Fentanyl

Join PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance as they discuss the latest "Don't Hide the Scars" podcast, focusing on the dangers of the current opioid crisis. They share concerning news about rising overdose rates and the increased presence of Nitazenes, which is stronger than fentanyl. Learn about addiction and the importance of harm reduction strategies in combating drug overdose, and the importance of recovery resources.👉 Learn more about Parents & Addicts In Need (PAIN), follow us on social media, listen to more episodes, get involved, or donate: https://linktr.ee/painnonprofitFor more on OpiAID: ⁠⁠⁠https://opiaid.ai⁠⁠⁠ or call Dino Miliotis 910-777-4915For more on New Perceptions North: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.newperceptionsnorth.com⁠

November 3, 2025Episode 4319 min

What You Need To Know About The Long Term Health Risks Of Addiction

Join PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance as they discuss "What You Need To Know About The Long Term Health Risks Of Addiction" as they discuss the impact of substance addiction has on long-term health issues, which includes vital organs such as the heart, liver, kidneys, digestive system, and brain. These areas of addiction are often not discussed enough, along with the important facts everyone should know..👉 Learn more about Parents & Addicts In Need (PAIN), follow us on social media, listen to more episodes, get involved, or donate: https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit.For more on OpiAID: ⁠⁠⁠https://opiaid.ai⁠⁠⁠ or call Dino Miliotis 910-777-4915.For more on New Perceptions North: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.newperceptionsnorth.com⁠