studioDNA | David Stoecker
studioDNA | David Stoecker
53: We Have to Do Better
53: We Have to Do Better
53: We Have to Do Better
Sunday 15th November 2020
David Stoecker demands real action and unity to address the opioid crisis in Springfield/Greene County on 'Better Life in Recovery'.
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Get the buttons here!Ranting for Change: David Stoecker's Call to Action on Opioid Crisis
I wish we worked together better and more frequently. If you're just looking at suicides and drug and alcohol poisonings, we saw a 120% increase in the drug and alcohol poisonings and about a 30% increase in the suicides in just that three-month period.
David Stoecker isn't one to mince words, and in this episode of 'Better Life in Recovery', he dives headfirst into the opioid crisis plaguing Springfield/Greene County. Frustrated by the lack of effective action, Stoecker pulls no punches as he critiques the bureaucratic responses that have failed to curb overdose deaths, which have shockingly increased by 120% in just six months. He argues that true progress will only come when the voices of those directly affected are heard and valued.
Stoecker passionately calls for a shift from talk to action, urging local leaders, community organizations, and peers to break out of their silos and work together. He highlights the crucial need for accessible treatment and support systems, particularly in light of the exacerbating effects of COVID-19 on mental health and substance use. His message is clear: unity and real, on-the-ground solutions are essential if we are to make any headway in this fight.
Stoecker's raw and unfiltered perspective serves as a powerful reminder that community strength lies in collaboration and genuine advocacy. Tune in to hear his impassioned plea for change and discover how you can be part of the solution.