YOUR CRISIS COACH
TIM RYAN- THE CHAOS AGENT
From Dope to Hope: Tim Ryan's 32-Year Journey Through Addiction and Prison In this raw and unfiltered episode of Your Crisis Coach, host Scott H. Silverman sits down with Tim Ryan — interventionist, recovery advocate, and author of "From Dope to Hope." Tim shares his brutal 32-year cycle of addiction and incarceration, including seven overdoses, a near-fatal DUI, and finally getting sober in a prison cell at age 44. He opens up about losing his son Nicholas to an overdose just eight months after his release, and how that tragedy became the catalyst for a mission that's helped over 10,000 people find their way into recovery. Tim and Scott dig into what's really broken in the system: the failure of "housing-first" models, the danger of prescribing MAT without therapy and accountability, the political theater around the opioid and fentanyl crises, and why real change happens through boots-on-the-ground work, not bureaucracy. They also talk about technology's role in isolating today's youth, the importance of peer-driven support, and why 12-to-24-month treatment programs — not quick fixes — are what actually save lives. This is a conversation about accountability, second chances, and the long road from rock bottom to purpose. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, don't wait. Reach Tim Ryan: 844-611-HOPE | dopetohope.com Reach Scott H. Silverman: 619-993-2738
