Every Life Matters: Nurse Andy Gish on Overdose Response & Recovery

Send us Fan MailBoard-Certified ER nurse and overdose prevention educator Andy Gish, RN, BSN, CEN joins us to unpack what real recovery looks like in the middle of the opioid crisis. From helping pass Georgia’s “Don’t Run, Call 911” Medical Amnesty Law to training communities on how to use naloxone and respond to overdoses, Andy has been on the front lines saving lives and changing systems. We talk about how language and stigma can either push people further into the shadows or open the door to hope, healing, and long-term recovery. Andy breaks down harm reduction in plain language why “harm reduction is kindness,” how recovery and safer use can coexist, and why families, friends, and providers all have a role to play. If you care about someone who uses substances, work in healthcare, or are walking your own recovery journey, this conversation will leave you with practical tools, fresh hope, and a reminder that where there’s life, there’s hope#EndTheWhisperwww.EliminatetheWhisper.org