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Ep. 70 – After Dreamland Pt. 2: The Correlation Between Overdose Deaths and Prescriptions, Dr. Gay
Ep. 70 – After Dreamland Pt. 2: The Correlation Between Overdose Deaths and Prescriptions, Dr. Gay
Ep. 70 – After Dreamland Pt. 2: The Correlation Between Overdose Deaths and Prescriptions, Dr. Gay
Tuesday 14th February 2017
Greg interviews Dr. Joe Gay on the link between overdose deaths and prescriptions, highlighting the need for grassroots action in the opioid crisis.
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Get the buttons here!The Overdose Crisis: Dr. Joe Gay on Prescriptions and Solutions
It's not that people choose to become drug addicts. But it's not because they're setting out to be drug addicts, and once they do that those who are prone to get sucked into it.
Ever wondered how prescription practices tie into the overdose crisis? In this episode of Cover 2 Resources, Greg sits down with Dr. Joe Gay, a Clinical Psychologist and Executive Director of Health Recovery Services in Athens, Ohio. Dr. Gay, who collaborated with Sam Quinones on the influential book 'Dreamland', shares eye-opening insights into the opioid epidemic's impact on Ohio communities. Before the crisis, opiate addiction was almost unheard of in the area. Now, it's a widespread issue affecting countless lives.
Dr. Gay discusses the alarming correlation between overdose deaths and prescription rates, emphasizing the urgent need for ongoing medication-assisted treatment. He highlights the critical gaps in support systems for those battling addiction and calls for grassroots efforts to tackle the epidemic one life at a time. This episode is part two in a series exploring life after 'Dreamland' for those who contributed to Quinones' work.
Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the opioid crisis and discover actionable steps that can make a real difference.