Breaking the stigma of addiction through community engagement | Don Radon | TEDxSouthlake

From the depths of addiction to over 35 years of recovery, Don Radon exemplifies the power of transformation. As CEO of Recovered and Free in Hubbard, TX, he's revolutionizing addiction treatment by combining lived experience with professional expertise. Since 2006, his work has touched countless lives in the recovery field. Don's leadership extends to Access to Freedom, where he champions peer-driven recovery services for underserved communities, proving that recovery is possible for everyone, regardless of their circumstances. His journey from recovery to community leader demonstrates that addiction's stigma can be broken through understanding, action, and compassionate engagement. From the depths of addiction to over 35 years of sobriety, Don Radon exemplifies the power of transformation. As CEO of Recovered and Free in Hubbard, TX, he's revolutionizing addiction treatment by combining lived experience with professional expertise. Since 2006, his work has touched countless lives in the recovery field. Don's leadership extends to Access to Freedom, where he champions peer-driven recovery services for underserved communities, proving that recovery is possible for everyone, regardless of their circumstances. His journey from recovery to community leader demonstrates that addiction's stigma can be broken through understanding, action, and compassionate engagement. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx