It’s an honor and a privilege to come and get a little vulnerable…

Ryan Fowler “never wanted for anything” growing up but found himself self-medicating with drugs and alcohol in his teens and 20’s, resulting in full-blown addiction. Now 6 years sober, this advocate for harm reduction and new ways of caring for those suffering from substance use disorders shares his harrowing story of life on a thin edge. Few people can share such raw and personal details as Ryan Fowler, and always with an eye on elevating the human experience. It’s an honor to have Ryan as a guest on Humans in Healthcare.
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