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End Overdose's work in Arkansas is made possible by volunteers working tirelessly across the state. Some of them are training attendees at festivals on how to respond to an overdose, while others are packing naloxone kits in our office well into the evening hours. We want to shine a light on the people whose efforts make our resources free and accessible to all, so we’re excited to share our Arkansas Volunteer of the Week: Tyler Stone!
We spoke with Tyler about his powerful background, personally using naloxone to save lives and being saved by naloxone himself, and much more.
Thanks for everything you do for End Overdose, Tyler!
Tyler's personal story
My name is Nathan “Tyler” Stone. I have been an addict since my early teens after I got prescribed pain medication after a surgery I had on my leg. Being an addict is just a small part of the person I am now, I am a Bonus Father, a Husband, Son, Brother and many other things to different people. I eventually started using heroin when my tolerance got to a certain point and then started to sell it to support my habit and make money since I couldn’t hold a stable job when I was using. I eventually got federally indicted and went to prison before fentanyl really hit the streets and I thank God everyday because I feel like he spared me from that. While I was in prison I made a promise to myself that I would do everything I could to help others so that they wouldn’t have to face similar circumstances that I went through! I currently work for Goodwill as a Reentry Specialist to help people who have criminal convictions on their record, gain job skills and certifications so that after they finish the program they are more equipped for the job market and are employable. I am also going back to U of A to finish my education and become a multi-licensed counselor so that I can make an even bigger impact on those dealing with substance abuse/ co-occurring mental illnesses.
What inspired him to volunteer with End Overdose
During my addiction I had used naloxone 34 times to save individuals. Naloxone single handedly saved my life and gave me the opportunity to change so that I could help others, if it wasn’t for naloxone I would be dead. I figured that if I could help someone during my addiction I could make an even bigger impact on my community now that I’m sober and actively engaged in the recovery/addiction community. I just really believe that since everything is being laced with fentanyl now we have an obligation to educate others so that no one else has to die because of a stigma associated with it.
Tyler's favorite memories with End Overdose
My favorite memories relate to all the different events that End Overdose participated in because it gives me a chance to meet new individuals from different demographics and also educate/train them so that they can be prepared if or when they are exposed to an overdose, whether it’s accidental or intentional.
His vision for the future of End Overdose in Arkansas
I hope to see End Overdose surpass all the milestones that Sierra has to reach while expanding their volunteer base and partnerships to help educate, train and save lives that are still being lost that can stem from not being aware of the resources available to them or even ignorance.