Dr. Roneet Lev
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Episode #100 High Truths on Drugs and Addition with Sara Whaley on Opioid Settlement Best Practices
Episode #100 High Truths on Drugs and Addition with Sara Whaley on Opioid Settlement Best Practices
Episode #100 High Truths on Drugs and Addition with Sara Whaley on Opioid Settlement Best Practices
Monday 21st November 2022
Sara Whaley discusses effective distribution of opioid settlement funds in Episode #100 of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction'.
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Get the buttons here!Sara Whaley on Fair Distribution of Opioid Settlement Funds: Episode #100
Big Pharma will be paying $32 Billion for lying about the harms of chronic and high dose prescription opioids that killed people. Are lawsuit a deterrent for future public health lies or is lying about public health a good business model? What have we learned from tobacco settlement dollars that can...
Imagine if the billions from opioid settlements could actually make a difference in communities hit hardest by addiction. In Episode #100 of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Roneet Lev chats with Sara Whaley, a research faculty member at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, who’s been at the forefront of ensuring these funds are used wisely. Whaley brings a wealth of knowledge, having helped create guidelines for the effective use of opioid litigation funds.
She shares her thoughts on how we can avoid repeating past mistakes made with tobacco settlements and ensure that this money truly benefits those in need. From discussing racial equity to making sure treatment is accessible, Whaley covers a lot of ground. She also talks about delivering supplies during the pandemic and using the legal system to hold companies accountable. If you're curious about how settlement dollars can be a force for good, this episode is a must-listen.