Partnership to End Addiction
Partnership to End Addiction
White House appointee Jim Carroll on the Trump administration & the addiction crisis
White House appointee Jim Carroll on the Trump administration & the addiction crisis
White House appointee Jim Carroll on the Trump administration & the addiction crisis
Tuesday 1st December 2020
Jim Carroll discusses the Trump administration's response to the addiction crisis with Elizabeth Vargas on 'Heart of the Matter'.
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Get the buttons here!Jim Carroll's Take on Tackling Addiction: Insights from the Trump Era
Addiction is not a moral failure...This is a disease that costs this country more than half a trillion dollars Every Year, and yet we're only giving billion.
Ever wondered how the Trump administration tackled the addiction crisis? In this episode of 'Heart of the Matter', Elizabeth Vargas sits down with Jim Carroll, who served as the Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. Carroll opens up about his mission to halt the flow of illegal drugs and connect those struggling with addiction to essential recovery tools.
Through candid reflections from his travels across some of the hardest-hit communities, he sheds light on the barriers to treatment and the pervasive stigma surrounding substance use disorders. Carroll stresses that addiction is not a moral failing but a medical condition requiring science-based treatments and better-trained doctors. He also highlights the significance of state-licensed treatment facilities, prevention programs, and recovery high schools.
This episode offers a unique glimpse into the challenges and efforts to combat addiction, aiming to reduce the number of families affected by this crisis. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of addiction and the ongoing fight to end it.