Foundations Recovery Network
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#61: Restoring Dreamland with Sam Quinones
#61: Restoring Dreamland with Sam Quinones
#61: Restoring Dreamland with Sam Quinones
Wednesday 16th May 2018
Join David Condos and Sam Quinones as they discuss the opioid crisis's roots, cultural impacts, and how local communities can make a difference.
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Get the buttons here!Sam Quinones on Rebuilding Community Amid the Opioid Crisis
We wanted one solution to all pain, all human pain, no matter who you are, where you're from, what your background is. We're going to look back in Years and think the entire country was on drugs, deluded.
Ever wondered how we can tackle the opioid crisis at its roots? In this episode of Recovery Unscripted, David Condos sits down with award-winning journalist and author Sam Quinones to explore the true origins of this epidemic and its far-reaching cultural impacts. Quinones, known for his best-selling book 'Dreamland', shares insights from his decade-long reporting in Mexico and his time at The Los Angeles Times.
He sheds light on the dangers of aggressive pharmaceutical marketing and the importance of exposing bad actors in the industry. But it’s not just about pointing fingers; Quinones emphasizes the power of local community efforts in making a real difference. He argues that meaningful change starts at the street, school, and church levels. Quinones also challenges us to rethink our cultural attitudes towards pain and health, cautioning against the lure of quick fixes.
Tune in for a compelling conversation that not only uncovers the layers of the opioid crisis but also offers practical steps for rebuilding our communities from the ground up.