Episode 15: Where The Story Meets Pain (Volume 2: "Drug Deaths")Episode 15: Where The Story Meets Pain (Volume 2: "Drug Deaths")
The Social Exchange
Zach Rhoads explores the opioid crisis, drug deaths, and prescription challenges in this compelling episode of 'The Social Exchange'.
42:33•8 Jul 2018
Unmasking the Opioid Crisis: Drug Deaths and Prescription Dilemmas
“Despite our best efforts, we’ve yet to slow the rate of death related to drugs in our country… In the year 2016, there were 64,000 total drug-related deaths. Something is not working, and that truth is getting increasingly difficult to stomach.”
Why are drug-related deaths still soaring despite stringent guidelines? In this episode of 'The Social Exchange', host Zach Rhoads dives deep into the opioid crisis, unraveling the tangled web of issues contributing to this ongoing tragedy. With a staggering 64,000 drug-related deaths reported in 2016 alone, it's clear that something isn't working. Zach takes you on a two-year investigative journey, questioning the standard narrative and seeking answers from leading experts.
Are we missing something crucial in our understanding of addiction and drug deaths? How are current prescribing practices affecting chronic pain patients? Through insightful interviews and personal stories, this episode sheds light on the complexities of opioid prescribing guidelines and their real-world impacts. If you're curious about the factors fueling this crisis and want to understand the human stories behind the statistics, this episode is a must-listen.
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