OpiAID, Technology That Will Change Addiction Recovery With Dino Miliotis

Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need

PAIN ( @painnonprofit ) Parents & Addicts in Need’s⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with Dino Miliotis.

Dino is a celebrated entrepreneur known for his innovative spirit and impactful message of hope. He gained prominence for creating Bug-Ban, an all-natural insect repelling bracelet, which he launched in Chicago in 1996. His entrepreneurial success has been featured on Oprah, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and People Magazine.

Miliotis's personal journey includes overcoming a more than 20-year battle with alcohol and substance use. He shares his story and road to recovery in his memoir, “There Is No Box” advocating for recovery and supporting others facing similar challenges.

Currently, he serves as a spokesman for OpiAID, a data science company leveraging AI to tackle the opioid epidemic. Renowned for his advocacy and speaking engagements, Miliotis is considered one of the leading recovery speakers in America, embodying his mantra of changing the world one person at a time.

For more on Dino Miliotis https://bookdinonow.com/

For more on OpiAID https://opiaid.ai/

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Intro 00:00

How can we help the loved ones of a a suffering addict understand addiction more? 02:17

Why is it so important for an addict to get the help they need immediately when they know they want the help? 08:43

Why is it so important for the family of a recovering addict to also seek help within the recovery community? 12:37

How is the flood of fentanyl into the US intentional and who is behind it? 24:26

What is Dino's personal experience with MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) ? 29:00

Overdose rates may be down, but does that mean addiction rates are as well ? 39:00

What is the OpiAID technology and how is it going to revolutionize the way people recovery from addiction? 57:00

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