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Episode 27 - "Dopesick" author Beth Macy
Episode 27 - "Dopesick" author Beth Macy
Episode 27 - "Dopesick" author Beth Macy
Friday 24th July 2020
Join Beth Macy on 'Dissect & Connect' as she discusses her book 'Dopesick' and the opioid crisis, highlighting the need for community support and mental health resources.
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Get the buttons here!Beth Macy on America's Opioid Crisis: A Deep Dive into 'Dopesick'
Congress fell down on the job when it kneecapped the DEA from allowing it to go after suspicious orders among distributors. You can't tell the story without saying: the government failed us, the regulators didn't regulate, big pharma failed us and the war on drugs has failed us, because the only tool we seem to use too often is the tool of incarceration and punishment, rather than the understanding that many of these folks were initially addicted through no fault of their own.
Beth Macy, the acclaimed author behind the New York Times best-seller 'Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and The Drug Company That Addicted America', joins the 'Dissect & Connect' podcast for an eye-opening conversation. Macy, who also created the Audible Original audio documentary 'Dopesick: Finding Tess', shares her journey through the overwhelming response to her book and the spinoff projects it inspired.
She opens up about her personal connection to addiction, growing up with a parent who struggled with substance abuse, and how these experiences have shaped her work. In this episode, Macy doesn't hold back on discussing the critical failures of both the government and pharmaceutical companies in managing the opioid epidemic. She highlights the dire need for stronger community support systems and effective mental health resources.
For anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Macy’s insights offer a blend of empathy and hard-hitting truths. But it’s not all heavy. Macy also touches on what she’s learned from this journey and how it's impacted her personally. From upcoming projects to recommended reads on the opioid crisis, this episode is packed with valuable information and heartfelt stories.
If you’re interested in understanding the complexities of addiction and finding ways to foster community resilience, this conversation is a must-listen.