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| known_for = Advocacy for substance abusers, “A Man in Recovery Foundation”, “Dope Man”
| known_for = Advocacy for substance abusers, “A Man in Recovery Foundation”, “Dope Man”
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'''Tim Ryan''' is an [[United States|American]] activist, drug abuse [[Intervention (counseling)|interventionist]], author and speaker. He is the Founder and Executive director of A Man in Recovery Foundation and national outreach Director for Transformations, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in Delray Beach, Florida. Ryan is notable for his position in favor of [[Drug policy reform]] and as a proponent of legislative change in [[War on drugs|American drug policy]].<ref name="oklahoman"/><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/get-involved/survivor-network/opioids/tim-ryan |work= |publisher= [[National Safety Council]] |title= Tim Ryan |date= |accessdate= }}</ref> His work was the subject of the [[A&E (TV channel)|A&E]] series “Dope Man” in July 2017.<ref name="chicagotribune2"/><ref name="maineedge"/> Ryan is also the author of the book “From Dope to Hope: A Man in Recovery” published in 2017.<ref name ="dopetohope" />
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== Early life and education ==

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Tim Ryan was born in 1968 and raised in the city of [[Crystal Lake]], [[Illinois]]. After graduating from [[Crystal Lake Central High School]] in 1986, Ryan attended the [[University of Louisiana at Monroe]] until 1989. As an adolescent, Ryan began abusing alcohol, marijuana and cocaine. After moving to Louisiana to attend college, the abuse escalated to drugs and ultimately led to his expelled from university. According to Ryan, his issues with substance abuse dates back to childhood trauma. At an early age, Ryan suffered from [[dyslexia]] and
[[attention deficit hyperactivity disorder|ADHD]], and was a victim of [[sexual abuse]].


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== Later life ==
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'Tim Ryan'' is an [[United States|American]] activist, drug abuse [[Intervention (counseling)|interventionist]], author and speaker. He is the Founder and Executive director of A Man in Recovery Foundation and national outreach Director for Transformations, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in Delray Beach, Florida. Ryan is notable for his position in favor of [[Drug policy reform]] and as a proponent of legislative change in [[War on drugs|American drug policy]].<ref name="oklahoman"/><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/get-involved/survivor-network/opioids/tim-ryan |work= |publisher= [[National Safety Council]] |title= Tim Ryan |date= |accessdate= }}</ref> His work was the subject of the [[A&E (TV channel)|A&E]] series “Dope Man” in July 2017.<ref name="chicagotribune2"/><ref name="maineedge"/> Ryan is also the author of the book “From Dope to Hope: A Man in Recovery” published in 2017.<ref name ="dopetohope" />
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=== Struggle with addiction === 


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== Early life and education ==
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Tim Ryan was born in 1968 and raised in the city of [[Crystal Lake]], [[Illinois]]. After graduating from [[Crystal Lake Central High School]] in 1986, Ryan attended the [[University of Louisiana at Monroe]] until 1989. As an adolescent, Ryan began abusing alcohol, marijuana and cocaine. After moving to Louisiana to attend college, the abuse escalated to drugs and ultimately led to his expelled from university. According to Ryan, his issues with substance abuse dates back to childhood trauma. At an early age, Ryan suffered from [[dyslexia]] and [[attention deficit hyperactivity disorder|ADHD]], and was a victim of [[sexual abuse]].

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== Later life ==
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=== Struggle with addiction ===
Tim Ryan struggled with addiction for 30 years. At the age of 32, Ryan first used heroin and quickly slid into spending a substantial amount of money on this illicit opioid. He was a successful technology entrepreneur who was using a variety of drugs including alcohol, cocaine, [[ecstasy]] and [[marijuana]]. According to him, during his years of drug abuse, he suffered two heart attacks, eight overdoses, was held in more than 20 county jails on drug and alcohol-related charges, and was pronounced clinically dead on three occasions.<ref name="lacrotrib">{{cite news |newspaper= |title= A Story of Addiction and Recovery |url= http://lacrossetribune.com/tomahjournal/news/local/a-story-of-addiction-and-recovery/article_7fec97a7-62fb-57ac-9d74-c29ce5acc188.html |date= 22 January 2018 }}</ref>
Tim Ryan struggled with addiction for 30 years. At the age of 32, Ryan first used heroin and quickly slid into spending a substantial amount of money on this illicit opioid. He was a successful technology entrepreneur who was using a variety of drugs including alcohol, cocaine, [[ecstasy]] and [[marijuana]]. According to him, during his years of drug abuse, he suffered two heart attacks, eight overdoses, was held in more than 20 county jails on drug and alcohol-related charges, and was pronounced clinically dead on three occasions.<ref name="lacrotrib">{{cite news |newspaper= |title= A Story of Addiction and Recovery |url= http://lacrossetribune.com/tomahjournal/news/local/a-story-of-addiction-and-recovery/article_7fec97a7-62fb-57ac-9d74-c29ce5acc188.html |date= 22 January 2018 }}</ref>


=== Recovery from addiction ===
=== Recovery from addiction === 

During his stay at the Sheridan Correctional Center in the state of Illinois, Ryan joined the drug and alcohol treatment program. He became sober, attended group meetings and therapy sessions, and actively participated in the prison’s rehabilitation program.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thefix.com/dope-man-chronicles-day-life-heroin-interventionist |work= |publisher= |title= Dope Man’ Chronicles Day in the Life of a Heroin Interventionist |date=31 July 2017 |accessdate= }}</ref>
During his stay at the Sheridan Correctional Center in the state of Illinois, Ryan joined the drug and alcohol treatment program. He became sober, attended group meetings and therapy sessions, and actively participated in the prison’s rehabilitation program.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thefix.com/dope-man-chronicles-day-life-heroin-interventionist |work= |publisher= |title= Dope Man’ Chronicles Day in the Life of a Heroin Interventionist |date=31 July 2017 |accessdate= }}</ref>
As a result of his personal transformation, Ryan was paroled in late 2013 after serving 13 months of a seven-year sentence. He continued to attend group meetings for recovering addicts. He then made extensive efforts to reach out to those struggling to overcome addiction to heroin and other opiates, and their families. Further, Ryan made plans to start his own organization, offering assistance to individuals, families and communities impacted by America’s opioid abuse epidemic. He works to expose the truth about addiction from a former addict's perspective. He is also involved in communities, helping to find solutions to drug addiction and instill messages of hope and recovery.<ref name="sungazette">{{cite news |newspaper= The Sun-Gazette |title= “Hope Dealer” speaks at drug court graduation |url= http://www.thesungazette.com/article/news/2017/12/06/hope-dealer-speaks-at-drug-court-graduation/ |date= December 6, 2017 }}</ref><ref name="shouthernews">{{cite news |newspaper= [[The Southern Illinoisan]] |title= Anti-drug advocate shares life story with teens at Du Quoin High School |url= http://thesouthern.com/news/local/communities/duquoin/anti-drug-advocate-shares-life-story-with-teens-at-du/article_634f62ae-262c-5205-9f07-bbac14a8ecca.html |date= October 5, 2016 }}</ref>
As a result of his personal transformation, Ryan was paroled in late 2013 after serving 13 months of a seven-year sentence. He continued to attend group meetings for recovering addicts. He then made extensive efforts to reach out to those struggling to overcome addiction to heroin and other opiates, and their families. Further, Ryan made plans to start his own organization, offering assistance to individuals, families and communities impacted by America’s opioid abuse epidemic. He works to expose the truth about addiction from a former addict's perspective. He is also involved in communities, helping to find solutions to drug addiction and instill messages of hope and recovery.<ref name="sungazette">{{cite news |newspaper= The Sun-Gazette |title= “Hope Dealer” speaks at drug court graduation |url= http://www.thesungazette.com/article/news/2017/12/06/hope-dealer-speaks-at-drug-court-graduation/ |date= December 6, 2017 }}</ref><ref name="shouthernews">{{cite news |newspaper= [[The Southern Illinoisan]] |title= Anti-drug advocate shares life story with teens at Du Quoin High School |url=
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/communities/duquoin/anti-drug-advocate-shares-life-story-with-teens-at-du/article_634f62ae-262c-5205-9f07-bbac14a8ecca.html |date= October 5, 2016 }}</ref>


== Career ==


== Career ==


=== A Man in Recovery Foundation (AMIR) ===
=== A Man in Recovery Foundation (AMIR) ===

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Following the death of his son, Ryan founded A Man in Recovery Foundation (AMIRF), a nonprofit anti-addiction organization.<ref name="nctv17">{{cite web |url= https://www.nctv17.com/spotlight/a-man-in-recovery-foundation/ |work= |publisher= Naperville Community Television - NCTV17 |title= NCTV17 - A Man in Recovery Foundation |date= October 29, 2015 |accessdate= }}</ref><ref name="wgnradio">{{cite web |url= http://wgnradio.com/2018/04/10/a-man-in-recovery-tim-ryan-get-help-before-you-hit-rock-bottom/ |work= |publisher= [[WGN (AM)| WGN Radio]] |title= A Man in Recovery, Tim Ryan: “Get Help Before You Hit Rock Bottom |date= April 10, 2018 |accessdate= }}</ref> Under Ryan’s leadership, AMIRF sponsors recovery and support groups for drug addicts and their families. It provides placements in treatment centers and sober living facilities, and sponsors community outreach initiatives designed to raise awareness about the prevalence of opioid abuse and addiction.<ref name="dailyherald1">{{cite news |newspaper= Daily Herald |title= Pickleball tourney raises funds, hope for recovery |url= http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180415/pickleball-tourney-raises-funds-hope-for-recovery |date= April 17, 2018 }}</ref>

Following the death of his son, Ryan founded A Man in Recovery Foundation (AMIRF), a nonprofit anti-addiction organization.<ref name="nctv17">{{cite web |url= https://www.nctv17.com/spotlight/a-man-in-recovery-foundation/ |work= |publisher= Naperville Community Television - NCTV17 |title= NCTV17 - A Man in Recovery Foundation |date= October 29, 2015 |accessdate= }}</ref><ref name="wgnradio">{{cite web |url= http://wgnradio.com/2018/04/10/a-man-in-recovery-tim-ryan-get-help-before-you-hit-rock-bottom/
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|work= |publisher= [[WGN (AM)| WGN Radio]] |title= A Man in Recovery, Tim Ryan: “Get Help Before You Hit Rock Bottom |date= April 10, 2018 |accessdate= }}</ref> Under Ryan’s leadership, AMIRF sponsors recovery and support groups for drug addicts and their families. It provides placements in treatment centers and sober living facilities, and sponsors community outreach initiatives designed to raise awareness about the prevalence of opioid abuse and addiction.<ref name="dailyherald1">{{cite news |newspaper= Daily Herald |title= Pickleball tourney raises funds, hope for recovery |url= http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180415/pickleball-tourney-raises-funds-hope-for-recovery |date= April 17, 2018 }}</ref>


Under the auspices of AMIRF, Ryan works regularly as a motivational speaker, lecturer and a coach, counselor and interventionist for substance abusers.<ref name="mississippival">{{cite news |newspaper= |title= Ryan Finds Fulfillment in Telling Story |url= http://www.mississippivalleypublishing.com/ryan-finds-fulfillment-in-telling-story/article_0c28c035-61d4-51ea-92e2-9598b98c88d8.html |date= April 26, 2017}}</ref> According to him, he has led more than 1,500 interventions since his release from prison in 2013.<ref name="nwherald">{{cite news |newspaper= [[Northwest Herald]] |title= Crystal Lake speakers talk heroin epidemic in Chicago suburbs, tips to fight drug abuse |url= http://www.nwherald.com/2015/05/05/crystal-lake-speakers-talk-heroin-epidemic-in-chicago-suburbs-tips-to-fight-drug-abuse/am4twop/ |date= May 6, 2015 }}</ref>
Under the auspices of AMIRF, Ryan works regularly as a motivational speaker, lecturer and a coach, counselor and interventionist for substance abusers.<ref name="mississippival">{{cite news |newspaper= |title= Ryan Finds Fulfillment in Telling Story |url= http://www.mississippivalleypublishing.com/ryan-finds-fulfillment-in-telling-story/article_0c28c035-61d4-51ea-92e2-9598b98c88d8.html |date= April 26, 2017}}</ref> According to him, he has led more than 1,500 interventions since his release from prison in 2013.<ref name="nwherald">{{cite news |newspaper= [[Northwest Herald]] |title= Crystal Lake speakers talk heroin epidemic in Chicago suburbs, tips to fight drug abuse |url= http://www.nwherald.com/2015/05/05/crystal-lake-speakers-talk-heroin-epidemic-in-chicago-suburbs-tips-to-fight-drug-abuse/am4twop/ |date= May 6, 2015 }}</ref>
=== Addiction counseling ===
=== Addiction counseling === 

Ryan is currently the national outreach Director for Transformations, a drug and alcohol treatment center. It offers adult, young adult, veterans, first responder,
Ryan is currently the national outreach Director for Transformations, a drug and alcohol treatment center. It offers adult, young adult, veterans, first responder, Christian and music-based recovery programs.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.transformationstreatment.center/tim-ryan/ |work= |publisher= |title= A tireless advocate for the long-term recovery of others |date= |accessdate= }}</ref> Before this position, he worked as the Midwest regional outreach coordinator for Banyan Treatment center in [[Pompano Beach, Florida]]. Ryan has also referred hundreds of people with substance use disorders to rehabilitation facilities throughout the United States. Ryan is an advisor to Rehab.com, a hub for people seeking information about drug and alcohol treatment centers.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.drugrehab.org/profiles-in-recovery/tim-ryan/ |work= |publisher= DrugRehab |title= Profiles in Recovery |date= |accessdate= }}</ref> He spoke at a community forum entitled "The Unforgettable Drug Program: The Cop and the Convict", cosponsored by the local nonprofit group KidsMatter and the Naperville Police Department.<ref name="chicagotribune1">{{cite news |newspaper= [[Chicago Tribune]] |title= 'Cop and Convict' team up to deliver message of hope over dope to Naperville families |url= http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/community/chi-ugc-article-cop-and-convict-team-up-to-deliver-message-2017-12-14-story.html |date= December 15, 2017 }}</ref> He is an advocate for better treatment of people dealing with drug and alcohol use disorders.<ref name="oklahoman">{{cite news |newspaper= [[The Oklahoman]] |title= Addicts in recovery discuss their journey from prison to lifesaving advocacy |url= http://newsok.com/addicts-in-recovery-discuss-their-journey-from-prison-to-lifesaving-advocacy/article/5568882 |date= October 24, 2017 }}</ref><ref
Christian and music-based recovery programs.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.transformationstreatment.center/tim-ryan/ |work= |publisher= |title= A tireless advocate for the long-term recovery of others |date= |accessdate= }}</ref> Before this position, he worked as the Midwest regional outreach coordinator for Banyan Treatment center in [[Pompano Beach, Florida]]. Ryan has also referred hundreds of people with substance use disorders to rehabilitation facilities throughout the United States. Ryan is an advisor to Rehab.com, a hub for people seeking information about drug and alcohol treatment centers.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.drugrehab.org/profiles-in-recovery/tim-ryan/ |work= |publisher= DrugRehab |title= Profiles in Recovery |date= |accessdate= }}</ref> He spoke at a community forum entitled "The Unforgettable Drug Program: The Cop and the Convict", cosponsored by the local nonprofit group KidsMatter and the Naperville Police Department.<ref name="chicagotribune1">{{cite news |newspaper= [[Chicago Tribune]] |title= 'Cop and Convict' team up to deliver message of hope over dope to Naperville families |url= http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/community/chi-ugc-article-cop-and-convict-team-up-to-deliver-message-2017-12-14-story.html |date= December 15, 2017 }}</ref> He is an advocate for better treatment of people dealing with drug and alcohol use disorders.<ref name="oklahoman">{{cite news |newspaper= [[The Oklahoman]] |title= Addicts in recovery discuss their journey from prison to lifesaving advocacy |url= http://newsok.com/addicts-in-recovery-discuss-their-journey-from-prison-to-lifesaving-advocacy/article/5568882 |date= October 24, 2017 }}</ref><ref name="dailyjournal">{{cite news |newspaper= [[Daily Journal (Illinois)]] |title= Breaking stigma a big step toward curing addicts |url= http://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/breaking-stigma-a-big-step-toward-curing-addicts/article_d9b448f9-d70c-57dd-a454-df8e8c3774ff.html |date= 20 January 2018 }}</ref>
name="dailyjournal">{{cite news |newspaper= [[Daily Journal (Illinois)]] |title= Breaking stigma a big step toward curing addicts |url= http://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/breaking-stigma-a-big-step-toward-curing-addicts/article_d9b448f9-d70c-57dd-a454-df8e8c3774ff.html |date= 20 January 2018 }}</ref>
=== “From Dope to Hope” ===
=== “From Dope to Hope” === 

Ryan’s life story is detailed in his autobiography “From Dope to Hope: A Man in Recovery”, published in 2017.<ref name ="dopetohope" >{{cite book | title= From Dope to Hope: A Man in Recovery |url= | location = |last= Ryan |first = Tim | date = March 14, 2017 | publisher = Spiritus Communications |page= 198 |isbn= 978-0984591725 }}</ref> The book introduces a man who lost everything to heroin and drug abuse and then recovered. His transformation came after he made decisions to dedicate his life to help others overcome addiction.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.rockersinrecovery.com/tim-ryan-treatment-and-recovery/ |work= |publisher= Rockers in Recovery |title= Tim Ryan – Treatment and Recovery |date=10 October 2017 |accessdate= }}</ref> Ryan is an advocate of 12-step peer support addiction treatment of addicts convicted of drug-related crimes. He formed many alliances with legislators, judges and law enforcement officials who share the same beliefs.
Ryan’s life story is detailed in his autobiography “From Dope to Hope: A Man in Recovery”, published in 2017.<ref name ="dopetohope" >{{cite book | title= From Dope to Hope: A Man in Recovery |url= | location = |last= Ryan |first = Tim | date = March 14, 2017 | publisher = Spiritus Communications |page= 198 |isbn= 978-0984591725 }}</ref> The book introduces a man who lost everything to heroin and drug abuse and then recovered. His transformation came after he made decisions to dedicate his life to help others overcome addiction.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.rockersinrecovery.com/tim-ryan-treatment-and-recovery/ |work= |publisher= Rockers in Recovery |title= Tim Ryan – Treatment and Recovery |date=10 October 2017 |accessdate= }}</ref> Ryan is an advocate of 12-step peer support addiction treatment of addicts convicted of drug-related crimes. He formed many alliances with legislators, judges and law enforcement officials who share the same beliefs.
== Recognition ==


== Recognition ==


Through his work, Ryan is referred to in the media as a national figure in the fight against the opioid epidemic in United States.<ref name="chicagotribune1">{{cite news |newspaper= [[Chicago Tribune]] |title= 'Hope dealer': Anti-heroin activist attracts devotion, criticism |url= http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-tim-ryan-suburban-heroin-met-20160320-story.html |date= March 18, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="cbschicago">{{cite news |newspaper= [[WBBM-TV|CBS Chicago]] |title= Naperville Man Subject Of New Reality Show |url= https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/07/31/naperville-dope-man-ae-reality-tv/ |date= July 31, 2017 }}</ref> His life story and work have been featured in many publications, podcasts and television shows,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep009-tim-ryan-recovering-heroin-addict-aes-dope-man-national-thought-leader-opioid-epidemic/ |work= |publisher= |title= Ep009: Tim Ryan – Recovering Heroin Addict, A&E’s “Dope Man,” and National Thought Leader on Opioid Epidemic |date= |accessdate= }}</ref> including the [[Chicago Tribune]],<ref name="chicagotribune1"/> [[Newsweek]],<ref name="newsweek1"> The [[Steve Harvey Show]]<ref name="stevetv">{{YouTube|id=ylQA8uY3Z_I|title="Dr. Drew shares thoughts on Heroin Addiction"}}</ref> and [[Drew Pinsky|Dr. Drew]]'s podcast[*]. Ryan has collaborated with [[Bill Foster]], [[Steve Harvey]], [[Drew Pinsky]] and [[Jason Hervey]] in national campaigns against substance abuse.[*] In January 2016, Ryan was invited by Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, to attend President Obama’s State of the Union Address.<ref name="newsweek1">{{cite news |newspaper= [[Newsweek]] |title= 18 Vips Invited To Watch The State Of The Union |url= http://www.newsweek.com/state-union-vip-guests-jim-harbaugh-kurdi-cheryl-bennett-414561 |date= 12 January 2016 }}</ref> Ryan was an invited guest of many medical shows including the Steve Harvey Show (with Dr. Drew), The Doctors, [[The Wendy Williams Show|The Bill and Wendy Show]] on WGN radio[*] and Varney & Company on the [[Fox Business Network|Fox Business]]. In 2016, Ryan spoke about the opioid epidemic at the
Through his work, Ryan is referred to in the media as a national figure in the fight against the opioid epidemic in United States.<ref name="chicagotribune1">{{cite news |newspaper= [[Chicago Tribune]] |title= 'Hope dealer': Anti-heroin activist attracts devotion, criticism |url= http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-tim-ryan-suburban-heroin-met-20160320-story.html |date= March 18, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="cbschicago">{{cite news |newspaper= [[WBBM-TV|CBS Chicago]] |title= Naperville Man Subject Of New Reality Show |url= https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/07/31/naperville-dope-man-ae-reality-tv/ |date= July 31, 2017 }}</ref> His life story and work have been featured in many publications, podcasts and television shows,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep009-tim-ryan-recovering-heroin-addict-aes-dope-man-national-thought-leader-opioid-epidemic/ |work= |publisher= |title= Ep009: Tim Ryan – Recovering Heroin Addict, A&E’s “Dope Man,” and National Thought Leader on Opioid Epidemic |date= |accessdate= }}</ref> including the [[Chicago Tribune]],<ref name="chicagotribune1"/> [[Newsweek]],<ref name="newsweek1"> The [[Steve Harvey Show]]<ref name="stevetv">{{YouTube|id=ylQA8uY3Z_I|title="Dr. Drew shares thoughts on Heroin Addiction"}}</ref> and [[Drew Pinsky|Dr. Drew]]'s podcast[*]. Ryan has collaborated with [[Bill Foster]], [[Steve Harvey]], [[Drew Pinsky]] and [[Jason Hervey]] in national campaigns against substance abuse.[*] In January 2016, Ryan was invited by Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, to attend President Obama’s State of the Union Address.<ref name="newsweek1">{{cite news |newspaper= [[Newsweek]] |title= 18 Vips Invited To Watch The State Of The Union |url= http://www.newsweek.com/state-union-vip-guests-jim-harbaugh-kurdi-cheryl-bennett-414561 |date= 12 January 2016 }}</ref> Ryan was an invited guest of many medical shows including the Steve Harvey Show (with Dr. Drew), The Doctors, [[The Wendy Williams Show|The Bill and Wendy Show]] on WGN radio[*] and Varney & Company on the [[Fox Business Network|Fox Business]]. In 2016, Ryan spoke about the opioid epidemic at the [[TED (conference)|TEDx]] [[Naperville, Illinois|Naperville]] conference.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/18477 |work= |publisher= [[TED (conference)]] |title= Tim Ryan - Hope Dealer & Drug Addiction and Rehabilitation Expert |date=November 4, 2016 |accessdate= }}</ref> Ryan was the star of the [[A&E]] documentary Dope Man, produced by Bischoff Hervey Entertainment and aired on July 31, 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.aetv.com/news/ae-network-to-premiere-new-season-of-intervention-followed-by-new-special-dope-man-on-july-31 |work= |publisher= |title= Dope Man,” A Brand New Hour-Long Special That Takes An In-Depth Look At The Unexpected Face Of Addiction |date=July 5, 2017 |accessdate= }}</ref><ref name="chicagotribune2">{{cite news |newspaper= [[Chicago
[[TED (conference)|TEDx]] [[Naperville, Illinois|Naperville]] conference.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/18477 |work= |publisher= [[TED (conference)]] |title= Tim Ryan - Hope Dealer & Drug Addiction and Rehabilitation Expert |date=November 4, 2016 |accessdate= }}</ref> Ryan was the star of the [[A&E]] documentary Dope Man, produced by Bischoff Hervey Entertainment and aired on July 31, 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.aetv.com/news/ae-network-to-premiere-new-season-of-intervention-followed-by-new-special-dope-man-on-july-31 |work= |publisher= |title= Dope Man,” A Brand New Hour-Long Special That Takes An In-Depth Look At The Unexpected Face Of Addiction |date=July 5, 2017 |accessdate= }}</ref><ref name="chicagotribune2">{{cite news |newspaper= [[Chicago Tribune]] |title= A&E’s ‘Dope Man’ Documents Naperville Man’s Crusade Against Heroin |url= http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/opinion/ct-abn-crosby-dope-man-st-0714-20170714-column.html |date= 15 July 2017 }}</ref><ref name="maineedge">{{cite news |newspaper= [[The Maine Edge]] |title= 24. A&E’s ‘Dope Man’ Confronts America’s Opioid Crisis |url= http://www.themaineedge.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=9185:ae%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98dope-man%E2%80%99-confronts-america%E2%80%99s-opioid-crisis&tmpl=component&print=1 |date= August 2, 2017 }}</ref>
Tribune]] |title= A&E’s ‘Dope Man’ Documents Naperville Man’s Crusade Against Heroin |url= http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/opinion/ct-abn-crosby-dope-man-st-0714-20170714-column.html |date= 15 July 2017 }}</ref><ref name="maineedge">{{cite news |newspaper= [[The Maine Edge]] |title= 24. A&E’s ‘Dope Man’ Confronts America’s Opioid Crisis |url= http://www.themaineedge.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=9185:ae%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98dope-man%E2%80%99-confronts-america%E2%80%99s-opioid-crisis&tmpl=component&print=1 |date= August 2, 2017 }}</ref>
Ryan was featured in more than 50 notable national and state newspapers and magazines including [[Newsweek]], [[USA Today]] and the [[Chicago Tribune]]. He was invited to the [[Steve Harvey Show]] and [[Drew Pinsky|Dr. Drew]]. He also assisted [[CNN]] on a series about heroin in the community in the Fall of 2016. His work at the A Man in Recovery Foundation (AMIRF) in [[Naperville]], [[Illinois]], has been mentioned in several state media.<ref name="wgnradio"/><ref name="nctv17"/>
Ryan was featured in more than 50 notable national and state newspapers and magazines including [[Newsweek]], [[USA Today]] and the [[Chicago Tribune]]. He was invited to the [[Steve Harvey Show]] and [[Drew Pinsky|Dr. Drew]]. He also assisted [[CNN]] on a series about heroin in the community in the Fall of 2016. His work at the A Man in Recovery Foundation (AMIRF) in [[Naperville]], [[Illinois]], has been mentioned in several state media.<ref name="wgnradio"/><ref name="nctv17"/>


== Personal life ==


== Personal life ==


Ryan, a native of Illinois, was a long-time heroin addict who served time in prison for drug-related crimes and aggravated DUI. His son Nick also suffered from addiction and died from a [[Opioid overdose|heroin overdose]] at the age of 20.<ref name="dailyherald2">{{cite news |newspaper= Daily Herald |title= Former Naperville heroin addict's son dies from overdose |url= http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20140804/news/140809396/ |date= August 5, 2014 }}</ref><ref name="whig">{{cite news |newspaper= [[Quincy Media|Herald-Whig, Quincy, Illinois]] |title= Recovering father tells story of son's overdose |url= http://www.whig.com/20170419/recovering-father-tells-story-of-sons-overdose#// |date= April 19, 2017 }}</ref> Ryan’s first marriage ended in divorce while he was in prison, but he has since remarried and now lives in Naperville with his second wife and their daughter. Ryan’s son Max participates in many of his anti-drug presentations, offering testimony about what it was like to grow up in a home with an addicted father. Ryan currently resides in the city of Naperville.
Ryan, a native of Illinois, was a long-time heroin addict who served time in prison for drug-related crimes and aggravated DUI. His son Nick also suffered from addiction and died from a [[Opioid overdose|heroin overdose]] at the age of 20.<ref name="dailyherald2">{{cite news |newspaper= Daily Herald |title= Former Naperville heroin addict's son dies from overdose |url= http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20140804/news/140809396/ |date= August 5, 2014 }}</ref><ref name="whig">{{cite news |newspaper= [[Quincy Media|Herald-Whig, Quincy, Illinois]] |title= Recovering father tells story of son's overdose |url= http://www.whig.com/20170419/recovering-father-tells-story-of-sons-overdose#// |date= April 19, 2017 }}</ref> Ryan’s first marriage ended in divorce while he was in prison, but he has since remarried and now lives in Naperville with his second wife and their daughter. Ryan’s son Max participates in many of his anti-drug presentations, offering testimony about what it was like to grow up in a home with an addicted father. Ryan currently resides in the city of Naperville.
== See also ==*
⚫
[[Transform Drug Policy Foundation| Transform Drug Policy Foundation, U.K.]] * [[Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act]]


== References ==


== See also ==
*
⚫
[[Transform Drug Policy Foundation| Transform Drug Policy Foundation, U.K.]] * [[Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act]]



== References =={{reflist|35em}}

== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://timryanspeaks.com Tim Ryan's official website]
* [https://timryanspeaks.com Tim Ryan's official website]

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Tim Ryan
Born1968
Crystal Lake, Illinois
NationalityUnited States of America
Known forAdvocacy for substance abusers, “A Man in Recovery Foundation”, “Dope Man”
Notable workloobyist for legislative change in American drug policy, proponent of Drug policy reform. 

Websitetimryanspeaks.com



Tim Ryan is an American activist, drug abuse interventionist, author and speaker. He is the Founder and Executive director of A Man in Recovery Foundation and national outreach Director for Transformations, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in Delray Beach, Florida. Ryan is notable for his position in favor of Drug policy reform and as a proponent of legislative change in American drug policy.[1][2] His work was the subject of the A&E series “Dope Man” in July 2017.[3][4] Ryan is also the author of the book “From Dope to Hope: A Man in Recovery” published in 2017.[5]



== Early life and education ==
 Tim Ryan was born in 1968 and raised in the city of Crystal Lake, Illinois. After graduating from Crystal Lake Central High School in 1986, Ryan attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe until 1989. As an adolescent, Ryan began abusing alcohol, marijuana and cocaine. After moving to Louisiana to attend college, the abuse escalated to drugs and ultimately led to his expelled from university. According to Ryan, his issues with substance abuse dates back to childhood trauma. At an early age, Ryan suffered from dyslexia and ADHD, and was a victim of sexual abuse. 



== Later life ==



=== Struggle with addiction === 
 Tim Ryan struggled with addiction for 30 years. At the age of 32, Ryan first used heroin and quickly slid into spending a substantial amount of money on this illicit opioid. He was a successful technology entrepreneur who was using a variety of drugs including alcohol, cocaine, ecstasy and marijuana. According to him, during his years of drug abuse, he suffered two heart attacks, eight overdoses, was held in more than 20 county jails on drug and alcohol-related charges, and was pronounced clinically dead on three occasions.[6] 

=== Recovery from addiction === 


During his stay at the Sheridan Correctional Center in the state of Illinois, Ryan joined the drug and alcohol treatment program. He became sober, attended group meetings and therapy sessions, and actively participated in the prison’s rehabilitation program.[7] As a result of his personal transformation, Ryan was paroled in late 2013 after serving 13 months of a seven-year sentence. He continued to attend group meetings for recovering addicts. He then made extensive efforts to reach out to those struggling to overcome addiction to heroin and other opiates, and their families. Further, Ryan made plans to start his own organization, offering assistance to individuals, families and communities impacted by America’s opioid abuse epidemic. He works to expose the truth about addiction from a former addict's perspective. He is also involved in communities, helping to find solutions to drug addiction and instill messages of hope and recovery.[8][9] 



== Career ==



=== A Man in Recovery Foundation (AMIR) ===
 Following the death of his son, Ryan founded A Man in Recovery Foundation (AMIRF), a nonprofit anti-addiction organization.[10][11] Under Ryan’s leadership, AMIRF sponsors recovery and support groups for drug addicts and their families. It provides placements in treatment centers and sober living facilities, and sponsors community outreach initiatives designed to raise awareness about the prevalence of opioid abuse and addiction.[12]

Under the auspices of AMIRF, Ryan works regularly as a motivational speaker, lecturer and a coach, counselor and interventionist for substance abusers.[13] According to him, he has led more than 1,500 interventions since his release from prison in 2013.[14] === Addiction counseling === 
 Ryan is currently the national outreach Director for Transformations, a drug and alcohol treatment center. It offers adult, young adult, veterans, first responder, Christian and music-based recovery programs.[15] Before this position, he worked as the Midwest regional outreach coordinator for Banyan Treatment center in Pompano Beach, Florida. Ryan has also referred hundreds of people with substance use disorders to rehabilitation facilities throughout the United States. Ryan is an advisor to Rehab.com, a hub for people seeking information about drug and alcohol treatment centers.[16] He spoke at a community forum entitled "The Unforgettable Drug Program: The Cop and the Convict", cosponsored by the local nonprofit group KidsMatter and the Naperville Police Department.[17] He is an advocate for better treatment of people dealing with drug and alcohol use disorders.[1][18] === “From Dope to Hope” === 
 Ryan’s life story is detailed in his autobiography “From Dope to Hope: A Man in Recovery”, published in 2017.[5] The book introduces a man who lost everything to heroin and drug abuse and then recovered. His transformation came after he made decisions to dedicate his life to help others overcome addiction.[19] Ryan is an advocate of 12-step peer support addiction treatment of addicts convicted of drug-related crimes. He formed many alliances with legislators, judges and law enforcement officials who share the same beliefs. 

== Recognition ==

 Through his work, Ryan is referred to in the media as a national figure in the fight against the opioid epidemic in United States.[17][20] His life story and work have been featured in many publications, podcasts and television shows,[21] including the Chicago Tribune,[17] Newsweek,Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). and Dr. Drew's podcast[*]. Ryan has collaborated with Bill Foster, Steve Harvey, Drew Pinsky and Jason Hervey in national campaigns against substance abuse.[*] In January 2016, Ryan was invited by Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, to attend President Obama’s State of the Union Address.[22] Ryan was an invited guest of many medical shows including the Steve Harvey Show (with Dr. Drew), The Doctors, The Bill and Wendy Show on WGN radio[*] and Varney & Company on the Fox Business. In 2016, Ryan spoke about the opioid epidemic at the TEDx Naperville conference.[23] Ryan was the star of the A&E documentary Dope Man, produced by Bischoff Hervey Entertainment and aired on July 31, 2017.[24][3][4] Ryan was featured in more than 50 notable national and state newspapers and magazines including Newsweek, USA Today and the Chicago Tribune. He was invited to the Steve Harvey Show and Dr. Drew. He also assisted CNN on a series about heroin in the community in the Fall of 2016. His work at the A Man in Recovery Foundation (AMIRF) in Naperville, Illinois, has been mentioned in several state media.[11][10] 



== Personal life ==



Ryan, a native of Illinois, was a long-time heroin addict who served time in prison for drug-related crimes and aggravated DUI. His son Nick also suffered from addiction and died from a heroin overdose at the age of 20.[25][26] Ryan’s first marriage ended in divorce while he was in prison, but he has since remarried and now lives in Naperville with his second wife and their daughter. Ryan’s son Max participates in many of his anti-drug presentations, offering testimony about what it was like to grow up in a home with an addicted father. Ryan currently resides in the city of Naperville. 



== See also ==
*

Transform Drug Policy Foundation, U.K. * Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act



== References ==

  1. ^ a b "Addicts in recovery discuss their journey from prison to lifesaving advocacy". The Oklahoman. October 24, 2017.
  2. ^ "Tim Ryan". National Safety Council.
  3. ^ a b "A&E's 'Dope Man' Documents Naperville Man's Crusade Against Heroin". Chicago Tribune. 15 July 2017. {{cite news}}: line feed character in |newspaper= at position 11 (help)
  4. ^ a b "24. A&E's 'Dope Man' Confronts America's Opioid Crisis". The Maine Edge. August 2, 2017.
  5. ^ a b Ryan, Tim (March 14, 2017). From Dope to Hope: A Man in Recovery. Spiritus Communications. p. 198. ISBN 978-0984591725.
  6. ^ "A Story of Addiction and Recovery". 22 January 2018.
  7. ^ "Dope Man' Chronicles Day in the Life of a Heroin Interventionist". 31 July 2017.
  8. ^ ""Hope Dealer" speaks at drug court graduation". The Sun-Gazette. December 6, 2017.
  9. ^ "Anti-drug advocate shares life story with teens at Du Quoin High School". The Southern Illinoisan. October 5, 2016.
  10. ^ a b "NCTV17 - A Man in Recovery Foundation". Naperville Community Television - NCTV17. October 29, 2015.
  11. ^ a b "A Man in Recovery, Tim Ryan: "Get Help Before You Hit Rock Bottom". WGN Radio. April 10, 2018.
  12. ^ "Pickleball tourney raises funds, hope for recovery". Daily Herald. April 17, 2018.
  13. ^ "Ryan Finds Fulfillment in Telling Story". April 26, 2017.
  14. ^ "Crystal Lake speakers talk heroin epidemic in Chicago suburbs, tips to fight drug abuse". Northwest Herald. May 6, 2015.
  15. ^ "A tireless advocate for the long-term recovery of others".
  16. ^ "Profiles in Recovery". DrugRehab.
  17. ^ a b c "'Cop and Convict' team up to deliver message of hope over dope to Naperville families". Chicago Tribune. December 15, 2017. Cite error: The named reference "chicagotribune1" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  18. ^ "Breaking stigma a big step toward curing addicts". Daily Journal (Illinois). 20 January 2018.
  19. ^ "Tim Ryan – Treatment and Recovery". Rockers in Recovery. 10 October 2017.
  20. ^ "Naperville Man Subject Of New Reality Show". CBS Chicago. July 31, 2017.
  21. ^ "Ep009: Tim Ryan – Recovering Heroin Addict, A&E's "Dope Man," and National Thought Leader on Opioid Epidemic".
  22. ^ "18 Vips Invited To Watch The State Of The Union". Newsweek. 12 January 2016.
  23. ^ "Tim Ryan - Hope Dealer & Drug Addiction and Rehabilitation Expert". TED (conference). November 4, 2016.
  24. ^ "Dope Man," A Brand New Hour-Long Special That Takes An In-Depth Look At The Unexpected Face Of Addiction". July 5, 2017.
  25. ^ "Former Naperville heroin addict's son dies from overdose". Daily Herald. August 5, 2014.
  26. ^ "Recovering father tells story of son's overdose". Herald-Whig, Quincy, Illinois. April 19, 2017.




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