Robert Kanter
Robert Kanter is the world’s most respected recovery and family advocate addressing the global opioid crisis. He is an empowering storyteller, visionary, and sought-after thought leader who is recognized as a voice of inspiration for individuals and families painfully affected by the opioid epidemic. He is recognized as an unshakeable advocate who tirelessly promotes the de-stigmatization of substance use disorder and is a staunch proponent of the PORTUGAL MODEL of harm reduction and humanism. His compassionate and authentic interviews, podcasts, articles, op-eds and press conferences have been featured in media around the world, including NPR, TRT World, CTV and Talk Radio Europe. Topics include a wide variety of subjects, including his own personal struggles with substance use disorder and how he and his daughter both found their way into recovery. Mr. Kanter’s initiatives in the United States Congress have resulted in the passage of significant opioid treatment and funding legislation. His advocacy work encompasses a wide range of topics including the global surge in opioid overdose deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic, family support legislation in Congress, and federal lawsuits against big Pharma.
