Break the cycle. Reclaim your life.
No shame. No judgement. just real support and a way Forward
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.
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.
Thomas Mcconatha
Jeri Horton with Jessie's Light at the Stomping the Stigma Rally 2024 (Kerby Johnson and Teena Johnson from BeCAUSE CULLEN also pictured along with Rachel and Michelle
The Thomas Effect at the Fentanyl is Forever event Plano, Tx 2024
The Thomas Effect Kindness challenge 2024
The Thomas Effect hosting a Fentanyl Awareness Event at Tarrant County College, Ft Worth, Tx
The Thomas Effect (Rachel and Michelle) handing out Narcan at Sam's Club on Black Balloon Day
Rachel and Tesla representing The Thomas Effect at Bash'en Fentanyl's 2025 car show, Ft Worth, Tx
Thomas's mom, Barbara at the 2023 APALD Rally in Ft Worth, TX
Stockings for Pine Street Project
Hygiene products headed to men in low income recovery homes for our Stockings for Pine Street Project
Stockings For Pine Street Project
Thomas Alex McConatha
Rachel and Michelle at The Thomas Effect Stomping the Stigma Rally 2024
Black Baloon Day passing out Narcan at Sams Club
Michelle, Rachel and Thomas's mom Barbara at the APALD Rally Ft Worth Texas
"End Stigma, Save Lives"
Thomas's daughter Erin McConatha at The Stomping the Stigma Rally
Thomas's sisters Leah and Rachel
Tesla speaking at the Stompin the Stigma Rally 2024
Thomas's handsome face on 22 billboards across Dallas, Ft Worth raising awareness and saving lives
Memorial plaque with a photo of Thomas Alex McConatha, placed at Pine Street Rehabilitation Facility
Thomas McConatha
Erin McConatha
Thomas's sister Leah
The Thomas Effect representing at Overdose Awareness Day Denton, Tx 2025
