Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need Don't Hide The Scars

We here at PAIN⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit 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.


Peter Forcelli, PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance discuss the following and more.

Why did Peter know he had to shed light on the wrong doings are Operation Fast & Furious?

Flindt and Peter share their perspectives on why they think more isn't being done to target drug cartels?

Are we seeing a shift when it comes to public safety policy? We share our thoughts.

What was Peter's first hand experience as NYPD Officer and ATF in seeing shifts around public safety policy in the 1980's to now?

Flindt asks Peter "Is law enforcement engaged when it comes to the addiction crisis and how do they handle the constraints put upon them?"


For more on Peter Forcelli: https://www.peterjforcelli.com/


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








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PAIN⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down to discuss the upcoming Fentanyl Awareness Day on May 7th and topics around fentanyl, the addiction crisis and what we think some people may not understand about addiction itself. As well as touching on the societal, economic and political challenges that make it hard to help suffering addicts.


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


Are people getting all of the information that they need when it comes to facts about addiction? 02:22

Are some harm reduction methods and housing provisions possibly hindering suffering addicts from seeking sobriety? 09:36

Is there a shift coming with the political climate due to policy failing to help fight the addiction crisis? 17:00

Are we seeing less reporting of fentanyl overdoses as fentanyl becomes the drug addicts are seeking out? 26:40

Are harm reduction programs preventing that suffering addict from having to do the work to improve their lives, mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually? 35:29



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

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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

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

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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


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/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠




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