Brandon Drake
Brandon Drake
Executing drug dealers is the answer to US opioid problem
Executing drug dealers is the answer to US opioid problem
Executing drug dealers is the answer to US opioid problem
Monday 12th March 2018
Brandon Drake discusses why executing drug dealers isn't the solution to the opioid crisis and advocates for trauma-informed treatment on 'Harm Reduction Radio'.
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Rethinking the Opioid Crisis: A Call for Compassion Over Execution
Those are the biggest drug dealers in America. If we're going to start sniping drug dealers, let's begin with the people at the top, the biggest drug dealers in the world.
Can executing drug dealers really solve the opioid crisis in the US? Brandon Drake tackles this provocative question head-on in this episode of 'Harm Reduction Radio'. Far from advocating for such drastic measures, Drake argues for a more compassionate and comprehensive approach. He believes that addressing trauma and providing treatment is key to reconnecting drug users with their communities and offering them a second chance.
Drake doesn't shy away from pointing fingers at some of the biggest players in the opioid epidemic, including U.S. House members, senators, candy doctors, and Purdue Pharma. He challenges the simplistic notion that street-level drug dealers are the main culprits, urging listeners to look deeper into the systemic issues fueling the crisis. This episode goes beyond surface-level solutions, diving into harm reduction models and examining how current drug policies negatively impact vulnerable populations.
Drake's insights provoke critical thinking about the root causes of addiction and the need for a more empathetic strategy. Whether you're directly affected by the opioid crisis or simply interested in understanding it better, this episode offers a raw, informative, and challenging perspective that will leave you with much to consider about the path forward.