Scott Strode
Ashoka Fellow since 2019   |   United States

Scott Strode

The Phoenix
Scott Strode is building a new community-based network for supporting individuals in recovery from Substance Use Disorder (SUD). He is building a “tribe” through which community members can form…
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This description of Scott Strode's work was prepared when Scott Strode was elected to the Ashoka Fellowship in 2019.

Introduction

Scott Strode is building a new community-based network for supporting individuals in recovery from Substance Use Disorder (SUD). He is building a “tribe” through which community members can form meaningful strength-based relationships and build a sense of self-esteem and competence through group activities.

The New Idea

One of the biggest challenges of addiction recovery is the need to separate oneself from the individuals who are still active in their SUD and who often made up the majority of an addicted individual’s social network before making the decision to quit. This leaves people isolated while embarkingRead more

The Problem

Over 21 million individuals in the U.S. have a substance use disorder but only 10 percent receive the treatment they need. In 2016, there were 64,000 drug overdose deaths with over 20,000 due to fentanyl and synthetic opioids. In addition, 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes annually. InRead more

The Strategy

Since 2006, The Phoenix has perfected what it means to build healing communities with people in recovery from addiction. Fitness is the tool they use to harness the transformative power of human connection, battling stigma and isolation in the process. Phoenix gyms are vibrant, magnetic spacesRead more

The Person

Scott has been in long term recovery from substance use disorder for 22 years. He had his first beer at the age of 11 and did cocaine for the first time when he was 15, shortly after getting out of a mental health facility for having suicidal thoughts. At the time, he thought he was broken beyondRead more

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