Joanie Sigal
Joanie Sigal and Jason Good
FL AG Pam Bondi on Illegal Drugs Coming into the Country
FL AG Pam Bondi on Illegal Drugs Coming into the Country
FL AG Pam Bondi on Illegal Drugs Coming into the Country
Thursday 20th December 2018
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi discusses her legal battle against Big Pharma and her views on addiction prevention and treatment.
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Get the buttons here!Pam Bondi Takes on Big Pharma: Fighting the Opioid Crisis
I think prevention is the way we're going to actually handle the drug epidemic, because in order to curb the problem, we need to stop new people from becoming addicted.
What happens when a state's top legal officer goes head-to-head with pharmaceutical giants? In this compelling episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', hosts Joanie Sigal and Jason Good sit down with Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to discuss her relentless battle against the opioid epidemic. Bondi opens up about her groundbreaking lawsuit against Walgreens, CVS, and several pharmaceutical companies, accusing them of fueling the crisis that has devastated countless lives.
She doesn't hold back as she talks about the legal strategies and the uphill fight to hold these corporations accountable. But it's not all about the courtroom drama; Bondi also shares her thoughts on the evolving landscape of addiction treatment. From traditional 12-step programs to innovative detox methods, she emphasizes the need for a multifaceted approach to recovery. Bondi underscores the importance of education and open family conversations in preventing addiction before it starts.
She urges listeners to get involved in their communities and support local efforts to combat this pressing issue. This episode offers a rare glimpse into the legal and personal challenges of tackling one of America's most severe public health crises.