213: Embracing Recovery and Losing Anonymity with Sam Quinones213: Embracing Recovery and Losing Anonymity with Sam Quinones
The Addicted Mind Podcast
America is in the midst of a new drug crisis. Earlier this year, the CDC reported a staggering 107,000 overdose deaths in 2021. That's one every five minutes. It's up almost 15% from 2020 and nearly 70% of those deaths involved fentanyl. On today's episode, Duane speaks with Sam Quinones who has been sounding the alarm for years. A journalist and storyteller, Sam is a former LA Times reporter and author of four acclaimed books of narrative nonfiction, including New York Times bestseller and National Book Critics Circle Award winner, Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic. She’s also the author of the National Book Critics Circle Award finalist, The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth, which captures the devastation of this new epidemic of synthetic drugs, but at the same time, offers a lot of hope.
40:09•26 Dec 2022
Sam Quinones on Facing America's Opiate Crisis Head-On
“Confront it, talk about it very bluntly, very upfront, and people will come to understand and everybody make public their story, or as many people can make public their story. So we all know that this is something that every human being. It can happen to almost any human being out there.”
Feeling overwhelmed by the rising tide of drug addiction in America? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind sits down with journalist and author Sam Quinones to tackle the harsh realities of the current drug crisis. With a staggering 107,000 overdose deaths reported in 2021, Quinones has been at the forefront, raising awareness through her powerful narratives.
Known for her critically acclaimed books like 'Dreamland' and 'The Least of Us', Quinones offers a raw look at the opioid epidemic's devastating effects on communities across the nation. Quinones doesn't just outline the grim statistics; she dives deep into the root causes, including the role of drug companies and aggressive marketing tactics. Her conversation with Duane sheds light on the importance of shedding the stigma surrounding addiction.
Quinones advocates for open dialogue and breaking free from the shame that often keeps people silent. She believes that embracing recovery openly, without hiding behind anonymity, is crucial for societal change. This episode isn't just about doom and gloom. Quinones brings a message of hope, emphasizing that recovery is possible and that communities can rebuild. She underscores the power of personal stories in driving change and encourages listeners to confront addiction head-on.
If you're looking for a blend of hard-hitting facts and uplifting messages, this episode is a must-listen.
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