WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
E65 - Aired 06-28-23 Dr. David Morgan
E65 - Aired 06-28-23 Dr. David Morgan
E65 - Aired 06-28-23 Dr. David Morgan
Tuesday 25th July 2023
Join Tony Lagreca and Dr. David Morgan as they discuss the opioid crisis, prescription drug dangers, and the urgent need for prevention and education.
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Get the buttons here!Facing the Opioid Crisis: Tony Lagreca and Dr. David Morgan's Eye-Opening Discussion
Episode Overview
- Discussion on the dangers of overprescribing opiates and combining drugs
- Advocacy for widespread access to life-saving drugs like naloxone
- Emphasis on the need for public awareness and education on fentanyl and counterfeit pills
- Insights into treatment barriers and the challenges posed by the opioid crisis
- Highlighting the importance of continued advocacy and education in combating the addiction crisis
I plan on keeping up the fight... we're trying to get it out there in many different forms.
What happens when a grieving father and a dedicated doctor come together to tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time? In this episode of 'Courage to Hope', host Tony Lagreca, who has spent over six years helping families navigate the aftermath of opioid addiction after losing his own son, sits down with Dr. David Morgan to discuss the harsh realities of the opioid crisis.
Their conversation is a raw and informative dive into the dangers of prescription drugs and the alarming rise in pharmacy robberies driven by the demand for OxyContin. Dr. Morgan shares his journey into the world of substance abuse and highlights the critical issues of overprescribing opiates and the lethal risks of drug combinations. Together, they stress the importance of prevention, education, and the need for wider access to life-saving treatments like naloxone.
The discussion doesn't shy away from the grim challenges posed by fentanyl and counterfeit pills, underscoring the urgency for public awareness. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the complexities of the opioid epidemic and the relentless advocacy needed to combat it.