Joanie Sigal

The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return

Joanie Sigal

  • Charlotte Bismuth - Attorney, Author and Activist

Charlotte Bismuth - Attorney, Author and Activist

Thursday 21st January 2021

Charlotte Bismuth discusses her relentless fight against Dr. Stan Li's deadly pill-pushing practice on 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return'.
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The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return
Author:
Joanie Sigal
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Charlotte Bismuth's Battle Against a Pill-Pushing Doctor

We realized that there were so many families out there who not only were on their own and felt alone, but who also felt like they had done something wrong or they hadn't done enough.
Imagine being a prosecutor and uncovering a doctor who was more of a drug dealer than a healer. Charlotte Bismuth found herself in this exact scenario when she started investigating Dr. Stan Li. Dr. Li wasn't just prescribing medication; he was supplying over seventy patients a day with Oxycodone and Xanax, trading prescriptions for cash. In this episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', Charlotte shares the gritty details of her relentless pursuit to bring Dr.
Li to justice. Charlotte's journey is nothing short of gripping. With a background that includes Columbia University and Columbia Law School, she joined the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor and soon found herself knee-deep in one of New York's most notorious cases. The investigation into Dr. Li's practice was extensive and heart-wrenching, revealing overdose deaths and a community left in despair.
The episode dives into the many challenges Charlotte faced, from overcoming the stigma around addiction to prosecuting a doctor who was exploiting the very system meant to protect patients. Her story isn't just about legal battles; it's about the human lives affected by Dr. Li's actions. Families torn apart by addiction found a voice in Charlotte, and their stories fueled her determination. Charlotte also discusses her book, 'Bad Medicine', which chronicles this dark chapter in medical history.
It's not just a recount of events but a call to action, urging society to recognize and combat the opioid crisis more effectively. If you're interested in the intersection of law, medicine, and advocacy, this episode is a must-listen. Charlotte Bismuth's story is a powerful reminder of what one determined individual can achieve in the fight against addiction.