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Ep. 244 – Profits Over People - Part 3: Big Pharma, “It’s the patients not the pills”
Ep. 244 – Profits Over People - Part 3: Big Pharma, “It’s the patients not the pills”
Ep. 244 – Profits Over People - Part 3: Big Pharma, “It’s the patients not the pills”
Thursday 30th May 2019
Chris McGreal, Hal Rodgers, and Dr. Tom Frieden uncover why America's opioid crisis stayed hidden for nearly 20 years. Listen now on Cover2 Resources.
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Get the buttons here!Unveiling the Hidden Forces Behind America's Opioid Crisis
The challenge is an industry, and the industry is looking at their profits now.
Picture this: an opioid crisis that simmered under the radar for nearly two decades before exploding into public consciousness. In this gripping episode of Cover2 Resources, award-winning author Chris McGreal, Congressman Hal Rodgers, and former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden come together to dissect how this tragedy unfolded.
McGreal, known for his book 'American Overdose: The Opioid Tragedy in Three Acts', dives into the perplexing questions of why the crisis took so long to be recognized and why it hit America harder than anywhere else. He points to the medical industry’s role in shaping pain policy and the relentless lobbying by Big Pharma as key factors. Congressman Rodgers sheds light on Kentucky's proactive response through Operation UNITE, emphasizing the need for consistent vigilance. Dr.
Frieden adds another layer by discussing the CDC's early warnings that went largely unheeded. He underscores the conflicts of interest that arise when dealing with pharmaceutical giants and labels the opioid crisis a long-term national health emergency. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the multifaceted issues surrounding the opioid epidemic and calls for sustained efforts to combat it.