Zach Rhoads
Zach Rhoads
Episode 15: Where The Story Meets Pain (Volume 2: "Drug Deaths")
Episode 15: Where The Story Meets Pain (Volume 2: "Drug Deaths")
Episode 15: Where The Story Meets Pain (Volume 2: "Drug Deaths")
Sunday 8th July 2018
Zach Rhoads unravels the complexities of the opioid crisis, drug deaths, and prescription dilemmas in 'The Social Exchange'.
43 minutes
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Zach Rhoads
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Relationships & Community
Body & Mind
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
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Get the buttons here!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.