Joanie Sigal

The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return

Joanie Sigal & Jason Good

  • Kelly Beazley - Behind the Scenes in the West Virginia Drug Epidemic

Kelly Beazley - Behind the Scenes in the West Virginia Drug Epidemic

Thursday 25th April 2019

Kelly Beazley shares her shocking experiences working for Dr. Raj Masih, revealing the unethical practices that fueled West Virginia's opioid crisis.
36 minutes
Informative
Eye-opening
Raw
Thought-provoking
Engaging

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The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return
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Joanie Sigal
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Inside West Virginia's Opioid Crisis: Kelly Beazley's Eye-Opening Account

There was multiple, multiple ones for an extreme amount of narcotics, and she was Only Years Old at the time.
Imagine working for a doctor whose actions contributed to a devastating drug epidemic. In this gripping episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', Kelly Beazley recounts her unsettling experience as an employee of Dr. Raj Masih, a physician in West Virginia whose unethical prescribing practices led to widespread addiction and even death. Dr. Masih's actions weren't just unethical; they were criminal, resulting in hundreds, if not thousands, of people becoming hooked on prescription painkillers.
Kelly's stories are nothing short of chilling, detailing how he prescribed narcotics with reckless abandon, even to children. One particularly haunting tale involves a young girl who was given powerful painkillers at an alarmingly young age. Kelly also delves into the dangerous consequences of mixing medications and the critical role the DEA and drug task force played in investigating Dr. Masih's malpractice.
This episode isn't just informative; it's a raw and eye-opening look into the dark side of medical practice and its impact on communities. If you're interested in understanding the roots of the opioid crisis and the importance of ethical medical practices, this episode is a must-listen.