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Ep. 136 – An Internal Struggle: Lenny Bernstein, Washington Post
Ep. 136 – An Internal Struggle: Lenny Bernstein, Washington Post
Ep. 136 – An Internal Struggle: Lenny Bernstein, Washington Post
Thursday 19th October 2017
Lenny Bernstein reveals how drug distributors flooded rural pharmacies with opioids and discusses the DEA's challenges. Listen now to learn more.
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Get the buttons here!Exposing the Opioid Crisis: Lenny Bernstein's Revelations on Big Pharma
It was very obvious that [the companies] had to know, because these emails were going up to their headquarters.
Imagine uncovering a crisis that’s tearing apart rural communities. In this episode of 'Cover 2 Resources', Greg McNeil sits down with Lenny Bernstein, a seasoned journalist from the Washington Post, to discuss the shocking realities behind the opioid epidemic. Bernstein's investigation revealed that drug distribution companies were flooding rural pharmacies with more pills than they could possibly sell or store. Despite clear warnings from the DEA, state boards, and pharmacies, these companies continued their reckless supply chain practices.
How did this happen without intervention? Bernstein explains how internal emails and whistleblowers exposed that the companies knew exactly what they were doing, yet lawmakers, influenced by these distributors, stripped the DEA of its most effective tool to combat the crisis. This episode doesn't just stop at exposing the problem; it dives into the implications for chronic pain patients and explores the urgent need for alternative pain management therapies.
Bernstein's revelations urge listeners to question the systems in place and advocate for change. If you're looking to understand the depths of the opioid crisis and what can be done to tackle it, this episode is a must-listen.