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Why We Exist

Inspired by the life of Thomas Alex McConatha, The Thomas Effect is a movement to open minds, soften hearts, and end the stigma surrounding Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and its treatments and to spread awareness about the fentanyl crisis that is stealing lives at an unbelievable rate. We educate and advocate for families, for loved ones, and for those suffering with this devastating disease.

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Fentanyl changes everything

Fentanyl is changing the drug supply and awareness can save lives. Learn the risks, know the signs of overdose, carry naloxone and spread the word.

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A smiling man with a red beard and short dark hair, wearing a blue shirt, takes a selfie indoors.
Group of five women standing behind an informational table about drug awareness and prevention, outdoors in a park, with trees and a flagpole in the background.
Table with pamphlets and photos, including a poster that says 'Stolen by Fentanyl' with a picture of a man and a QR code. A woman smiles in the background near a window with a view of trees and grass.
Multiple individually wrapped snack packages with St. Patrick's Day themed designs on a white marble countertop, near electrical outlets.
A display at an event showing a green and white sign that says 'End Stigma, Save Lives' with a QR code. There are informational brochures about substance use disorder and addiction support on the table, along with a framed picture of a smiling man in
Two smiling women taking a selfie outdoors against a brick wall, both wearing white T-shirts with a black graphic logo. One woman has long red hair and painted red nails, making a peace sign. The other woman has long gray hair and wears glasses.
A woman with blonde hair, sunglasses, and a graphic T-shirt with a man's face and a QR code, taking a selfie with a smiling young man with short hair in a white T-shirt, outdoors on a sunny day.
A woman wearing sunglasses holding a sign with a large photo of a smiling man in a police uniform. The sign reads 'Stolen by Fentanyl,' 'Thomas Alex McConatha,' with dates July 23, 1979, to November 2, 2023, and the phrase 'We are his voice' along wi
A Christmas stocking decorated to look like a Santa boot, filled with candy canes and snack packages, placed in a box among other snack packages.
A display of various health and hygiene products on a table, including bottles of hand sanitizer, boxes of disinfecting wipes, and small foil-wrapped items.
Christmas-themed illustration with hanging stockings and Santa Claus in a snowy landscape near the North Pole sign, celebrating Christmas cheer.
A man with a red beard and red hoodie smiling widely outdoors, overcast sky in the background.
Two women outdoors, both wearing gray T-shirts with the message 'End Stigma Save Lives' and laughing.
Two smiling women taking a selfie together, one with long curly red hair and the other with long gray hair and glasses, standing against a gray wall.
Three women standing outdoors in a grassy area, holding a large tribute poster for Thomas Alex McConatha, with photos and text about his life and activism, surrounded by campaign signs and posters, with a building and trees in the background.
A poster with the message "End Stigma, Save Lives" and the words "The Thomas Effect" at the bottom.
People at a table with posters and informational materials in a park, promoting mental health awareness.
Two women smiling and taking a selfie outdoors with trees and a park in the background.
A woman standing outdoors next to a brick building, holding a phone, with a grassy area and trees in the background.
Billboard with a blue background warning against fake pills and highlighting fentanyl's danger, featuring a photo of a man with glasses and a beard, and promoting Rachel's Angels organization.
Memorial plaque with a photo of Thomas Alex McConatha, featuring a beard and smiling, with text honoring his memory, dated November 2, 2023.
Collection of lip balm tubes with text promoting 'The Thomas Effect' and 'Big Save' on white labels.
A man with a beard and a black baseball cap showing a yellow logo, sitting on a chair, flexing his right arm, wearing a black T-shirt with yellow text. He is inside a room with glass partitions.
A young girl and a woman smiling outdoors, holding snacks and drinks, with trees and a parking lot in the background.
A woman with glasses and tattoos standing behind a table at an outdoor event, with children and another woman in front of her. The table has items displayed on it, and the setting is in front of brick buildings with trees in the background.
A person wearing multiple beaded bracelets on their wrist, including one with the words "I ❤️ LOVE THOMAS" and various colorful beads.
Woman sitting on a park bench holding a sign supporting Thomas Alex McConatha, with a portrait and details about him, including the date July 23, 1979, November 2, 2023, and a message 'WE ARE HIS VOICE' with hashtag #theThomasEffect.
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