Brandon Drake
Brandon Drake
2018 opioid. fed budget
2018 opioid. fed budget
2018 opioid. fed budget
Monday 12th February 2018
Brandon Drake critiques the federal budget's inadequacy in addressing the opioid crisis and calls for more substantial funding.
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Federal Budget and the Opioid Crisis: Are We Doing Enough?
That's like a ten dollar bill being thrown at this crisis. I'm outraged and you should be outraged.
Imagine a crisis where more lives are lost than in the Vietnam War, gun violence, and the AIDS epidemic combined. That's the grim reality of the opioid crisis in the United States. In this episode of 'Harm Reduction Radio', Brandon Drake dives into the federal budget allocation for this devastating epidemic. The government has earmarked $6 billion for 2018, with an additional $3 billion over the next two years.
While these figures might seem substantial, Drake argues they fall woefully short of what's needed to tackle the crisis effectively. He likens it to throwing a ten-dollar bill at a burning house – it's simply not enough. Brandon doesn't hold back in his critique of governmental priorities. He highlights the baffling decision by the Bloomington police department to purchase a $225,000 armored vehicle amidst this crisis.
To him, it's a glaring example of misplaced resources when families are struggling and babies are born dependent on opioids. The episode paints a vivid picture of the impact on families and children, warning that we're at risk of losing an entire generation if more substantial measures aren't taken. If you're looking for a candid discussion on the opioid crisis and the urgent need for more funding, this episode is a must-listen.
Brandon's passionate plea for better resource allocation is both eye-opening and heart-wrenching.