Michael Wilson / Maureen Cavanagh
Michael Wilson / Maureen Cavanagh
Collateral Damage Season 2. Ep. 27. (Special Guest - Chris McGreal)
Collateral Damage Season 2. Ep. 27. (Special Guest - Chris McGreal)
Collateral Damage Season 2. Ep. 27. (Special Guest - Chris McGreal)
Monday 2nd December 2019
Chris McGreal joins Michael Wilson and Maureen Cavanagh to discuss his book 'American Overdose' and the devastating effects of the opioid epidemic.
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Get the buttons here!Chris McGreal on the Real Story Behind the Opioid Epidemic
You don't need them because you've twisted your ankle and it's hurting a bit. There's a new, safer way to use this thing that we shouldn't be using in the first place.
Ever wondered how the opioid crisis spiraled out of control? In this gripping episode of 'Collateral Damage', hosts Michael Wilson and Maureen Cavanagh sit down with Chris McGreal, a reporter for The Guardian and author of 'American Overdose: The Opioid Tragedy in Three Acts'.
McGreal paints a vivid picture of the opioid epidemic, breaking it down into three distinct phases: the negligent policies that fueled big pharma's greed, the wave of addiction that swept through American communities, and the catastrophic involvement of drug cartels. Through personal stories and hard-hitting facts, McGreal sheds light on the systemic failures and human toll of this crisis.
He also discusses the complicity of the FDA and the aggressive tactics used by pharmaceutical companies to push opioids, despite clear warnings from medical professionals. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the opioid epidemic and the urgent need for change in medical policies.