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Ep. 57 – Digging up the Roots of America’s Opioid Epidemic: Sam Quinones, Dreamland
Ep. 57 – Digging up the Roots of America’s Opioid Epidemic: Sam Quinones, Dreamland
Ep. 57 – Digging up the Roots of America’s Opioid Epidemic: Sam Quinones, Dreamland
Thursday 29th December 2016
Sam Quinones discusses America's opioid crisis origins and solutions in this episode of Cover2 Resources. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation.
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Get the buttons here!Unpacking America's Opioid Crisis with Sam Quinones
Heroin is actually a call to us to be Americans again, in my opinion, and to build community back in all these areas where it's been destroyed or not built in the first place
Picture a community hub where everyone gathered, kids played, and life felt connected. That was Dreamland, a massive swimming pool in Portsmouth, Ohio. But when the pool was replaced by a strip mall, it symbolized the fragmentation of communities across America. In this episode of Cover2 Resources, host Greg sits down with Sam Quinones, the author of the best-selling book 'Dreamland,' to dissect the roots of America's opioid epidemic.
Quinones traces how prescription oxycodone and cheap Mexican heroin turned into a nationwide crisis. He dives into the rise of pill mills in Portsmouth and the shift in medical schools that led to rampant opioid prescriptions. Quinones likens drug trafficking to a 'pizza delivery business model,' emphasizing how easily drugs infiltrated communities. More than just a recount of events, Quinones calls for a revival of community spirit to combat addiction.
He believes that rebuilding communal bonds is essential in the fight against heroin and opioids. This episode offers a deep dive into not just the causes but also potential solutions for one of America's most pressing issues.