Dr. Stephen Loyd, Heath Loyd, Josie Hodges
Dr. Stephen Loyd
The Social
The Social
The Social
Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Dr. Stephen Loyd unpacks the social dynamics of addiction and the opioid crisis in this insightful SeventyX7 episode.
37 minutes
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Eye-opening
Raw
Thought-provoking
Empowering
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Dr. Stephen Loyd, Heath Loyd, Josie Hodges
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!The Social Web of Addiction: Unpacking the Opioid Crisis with SeventyX7
The truth of the matter is basically everybody over 30 years old has some little ache or pain, and the people at the FDA who are responsible for allowing that to happen took jobs when they left the FDA. And what I've learned is that I pretty much learned to just expect this, because you really can't make this up.
Ever thought about how society shapes addiction? In this compelling episode of SeventyX7, Dr. Stephen Loyd dives into the social dynamics that fuel the opioid epidemic. This episode, part of the 'The Slot Machine' series, examines how the availability and social acceptability of addictive substances contribute to the staggering statistics we see today. Dr.
Loyd takes us on a journey through history, starting from the Civil War era, where the seeds of opioid addiction were sown, to the 80s and 90s when the chronic pain market exploded. He sheds light on the pharmaceutical industry's role, particularly Purdue Frederick, in marketing highly addictive painkillers like OxyContin to a vulnerable population. The discussion also touches on the lax oversight by the FDA and the unethical practices that exacerbated the crisis. Despite the grim details, Dr.
Loyd offers a beacon of hope, emphasizing that addiction is treatable and recovery is possible. Whether you're directly affected by addiction or simply curious about its social underpinnings, this episode offers valuable insights and a hopeful outlook.