Joanie Sigal
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An Interview with Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi
An Interview with Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi
An Interview with Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi
Monday 18th December 2017
Join Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as she shares her battle against pill mills and addiction on 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return'.
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Get the buttons here!Pam Bondi's Crusade Against Pill Mills and Addiction
We need to handle and help the people that are already addicted, get clean and live somewhat normal lives again. But also we need to prevent more people from becoming addicted in the first place.
Ever wondered what it takes to combat an addiction crisis at a state level? Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi knows all too well. When she took office in 2010, Florida was notorious for its 'pill mills', where anyone could walk in with cash and walk out with a bag full of painkillers. Dealers flocked from across the country to exploit this loophole. Bondi's mission? Shut them down.
And she did—closing 98 pill mills and making a significant dent in the state's drug problem. In this episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', Bondi shares her journey and the challenges she faced. She delves into the dangers of black market drugs like fentanyl, which can be deadly even in tiny amounts. Her insights into drug courts reveal a compassionate approach to helping addicts who stumble on their path to recovery.
Bondi is not just about treating addiction; she's passionate about prevention, aiming to stop addiction before it starts. One poignant story she shares involves a friend who enabled her son's addiction, believing it was better for him to die at home than on the streets. This heartbreaking tale underscores the dangers of enabling and the importance of tough love. Bondi's dedication to fighting addiction is both inspiring and educational.
Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking to understand the complexities of this issue, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical advice. Tune in for an engaging conversation that sheds light on the battle against addiction in Florida.