Dr. Stephen Loyd, Heath Loyd, Josie Hodges
Dr. Stephen Loyd
Harry, Tricky Dick, and the Duke
Harry, Tricky Dick, and the Duke
Harry, Tricky Dick, and the Duke
Monday 10th December 2018
Join Dr. Stephen Loyd in SeventyX7's 'Harry, Tricky Dick, and the Duke' as he explores the historical roots of the opioid crisis and calls for compassion and action.
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Dr. Stephen Loyd, Heath Loyd, Josie Hodges
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
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Get the buttons here!Tracing the Origins of the Opioid Crisis: A Deep Dive into History with SeventyX7
Addiction is treatable, treatment works, and people recover.
How did we get here? In this thought-provoking episode of SeventyX7, titled 'Harry, Tricky Dick, and the Duke', Dr. Stephen Loyd unpacks the historical backdrop of the opioid crisis. He takes listeners on a journey through time, starting from the early 20th century when drug criminalization began to take root in the United States. The episode sheds light on how figures like Harry J. Anslinger, Richard Nixon, and Ronald Reagan inadvertently set the stage for today's epidemic.
Loyd explains how their policies and actions contributed to the stigmatization of addiction and the growth of the black market for narcotics. By weaving through these historical threads, he paints a vivid picture of how past mistakes have shaped current challenges. Despite the grim history, Dr. Loyd emphasizes that addiction is treatable and recovery is possible. He calls for education, compassion, and actionable steps to combat the stigma surrounding addiction.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, someone affected by addiction, or just curious about the roots of the opioid crisis, this episode offers valuable insights and a call to action.