Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
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Why New Mexico Leads the Country in Alcohol-Related Deaths
Why New Mexico Leads the Country in Alcohol-Related Deaths
Why New Mexico Leads the Country in Alcohol-Related Deaths
Monday 20th February 2023
Journalist Ted Alcorn talks about New Mexico's high alcohol-related deaths and the policies failing its residents on Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery.
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Get the buttons here!New Mexico's Alcohol Crisis: Journalist Ted Alcorn Shares His Findings
We kind of missed the forest for the trees because many people in New Mexico now think of DWI as being the state's main alcohol problem, when in fact it accounts for just one of the alcohol-related deaths in the state.
Why does New Mexico lead the nation in alcohol-related deaths? In this eye-opening episode of 'Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery', host William C. Moyers sits down with investigative journalist Ted Alcorn to unpack his seven-part series on the state's troubling drinking trends. Alcorn reveals how outdated laws and policies not only ignore but sometimes even encourage excessive alcohol use, leading to tragic outcomes.
Through their conversation, you'll hear about the shocking gaps in the system that allowed one man to struggle with addiction for four decades without intervention. But it's not all doom and gloom—Alcorn also highlights some promising solutions that could turn the tide. From creating safer drinking environments to adopting CDC-endorsed measures, this episode offers practical steps that policymakers and medical professionals can take to address this crisis.
If you're interested in understanding the complexities of alcohol addiction and what can be done to combat it, this episode is a must-listen.