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Dreamland. The True Story of America's Opiate Epidemic | Recovery Radio
Dreamland. The True Story of America's Opiate Epidemic | Recovery Radio
Dreamland. The True Story of America's Opiate Epidemic | Recovery Radio
Saturday 10th June 2017
Join Sam Quinones and Steve Marder on Recovery Radio as they explore America's opiate crisis in 'Dreamland', sharing personal stories and urgent insights.
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Our medical establishment had come to the idea that we were a country in an epidemic of pain and that, what's more, we were not using the tools that we had very easily available to us to treat pain, which were opiate painkillers, vicodin, percocet, of course, in outcomes, Oxycontin by Purdue Pharma.
Picture this: a country grappling with an opiate epidemic that has left no community untouched. In this gripping episode of Recovery Radio, host Steve Marder sits down with author and journalist Sam Quinones to dive deep into his book, 'Dreamland: The True Story of America's Opiate Epidemic'. Quinones paints a vivid picture of how the crisis began, tracing the roots from the explosion of prescription painkillers to the flood of heroin and fentanyl from Mexico.
But it’s not just a history lesson. Through personal stories of those caught in the web of addiction, Quinones and Marder explore the human side of this national tragedy. They discuss the urgent need for expanded treatment options and the importance of addressing both supply and demand in combating the epidemic. Quinones’ insights are both eye-opening and heartbreaking, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the full scope of America’s opiate crisis.
Whether you’re directly affected or simply looking to learn more, this episode offers a poignant and comprehensive look at a problem that continues to shape our society.