A leading expert in the Opioid & Fentanyl crisis.
“For those suffering with addiction, we must meet them where we want them to be.”
The Story: An advocate who walks the walk.
In recovery since 2001… making noise ever since.
As the Opioid and Fentanyl crisis continues to have a grip on our communities, there are sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, moms and dads, whose lives are cut short because of accidental overdoses. Flindt continues the never-ending mission to communicate this reality and create change in a multitude of ways.
Flindt started drinking at age 13. His habit progressed to harder drugs through high school and college, which paved the way to a 23 year battle with Opioids. He was taking 70-80 Vicodin pills daily until his best friend admitted him into the Betty Ford treatment center in 2001. He’s been in recovery since.
In 2009, Flindt founded PAIN | Parents & Addicts In Need, and was awarded 2021 California Nonprofit of the Year. The nonprofit provides unique programs to communities, specializing in rehabilitation services and family support for those affected by substance abuse.
The nonprofit is a certified distributor of Narcan, the Opioid overdose reversal agent, and operator of Sober Living Homes in Fresno, California.
With a desire to have a greater impact on the drug community - especially through the pandemic when addicts were most vulnerable, Flindt opened New Perceptions North in 2020. The multi-facility recovery and treatment center offers a full continuum of subacute care and addiction rehabilitation services. The facilities are based in Central California.
Flindt regularly speaks in the media, addressing the public with information about the drug epidemic. He partners with lawmakers in California as an advocate of new legislation in the fight against drug trafficking - particularly legislation that creates changes in the way dealers and drug suppliers are prosecuted.
To connect with leaders across the globe on a regular basis, Flindt launched the podcast Don’t Hide The Scars. Weekly episodes dive deep into addiction, drug culture, and their effects on families, businesses, sports, entertainment and communities. In 2021, he completed the first episode of the documentary film series Don’t Hide The Scars Project.
Flindt is a life-long Fresno, California resident. He credits his wife of 40+ years and his two sons to his continued successful recovery.
Projects: Building impact.
PAIN | Parents & Addicts In Need
President + Founder
Flindt founded the nonprofit in 2009 and was awarded 2021 California Nonprofit of the Year. PAIN specializes in rehabilitation services and family support for those affected by substance abuse, organizing weekly support group meetings and operating sober living homes in Fresno, Ca. The organization is also certified distributor of Narcan, the opioid overdose reversal agent. PAIN continues to build upon the mission to advocate, educate and encourage.
New Perceptions North Treatment Center
CEO
New Perceptions North is a subacute drug and alcohol treatment center in Central California, providing adult men and women with the full continuum of care through the recovery process. The facilities offer Detox, Inpatient Residential Treatment specializing in Dual Diagnosis as well as Intensive Outpatient Programs.
Don’t Hide The Scars Podcast
Creator + Host
The podcast connects with celebrity guests, leading experts, and everyday people to discuss drug culture and its effects ripping through families, businesses, sports, entertainment and even the safest communities. The podcast is available on all platforms. New episodes launch every Monday.
Don’t Hide The Scars Project
Creator + Writer + Producer
The documentary film series takes a hard look at the increasing dangers of the opioid and fentanyl crisis in our communities through interviews and stories most communities aren’t ready for. Episode 1 (completed in 2021) follows 3 grieving mothers who lost their sons to accidental overdoses and 3 addicts who saved their lives by entering recovery. With commentary from Flindt Andersen, Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp, and members of the media.
Public Speaker | Information Officer
Fresno County | California
Flindt regularly speaks in schools, businesses and media, addressing the public with information about the drug epidemic and fentanyl crisis.
He partners with lawmakers in California as an advocate of new legislation in the fight against drug trafficking - particularly legislation that creates changes in the way dealers and drug suppliers are prosecuted.
Too many lives have been lost. When is it enough?
“People are now understanding Fentanyl causes over half of all overdose deaths nationwide. What’s not being talked about and already here is Carfentanyl... 100 times stronger than Fentanyl.”
“Domestic violence and human trafficking is up 70% and no one thinks drugs and alcohol are involved? We must protect our borders.”
“According the Washington Post, there hasn’t been a single week in 2022 without a mass shooting. Research shows a correlation between prescription drug misuse and these shootings. What are we not being told?”
“Experimentation today can and will kill your child. It only takes a couple of minutes to get high or die. Do you want your children taking that chance? Because they are...”
Booking
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Also available as a guest for podcasts, TV and other media.
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