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#YOULIVE 168 - Dreamland's Sam Quinones
#YOULIVE 168 - Dreamland's Sam Quinones
#YOULIVE 168 - Dreamland's Sam Quinones
Monday 21st January 2019
Join Sam Quinones on 'This Life #YOULIVE with Dr. Drew' as he discusses the opioid crisis, OxyContin's role, and unregulated drug markets.
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Get the buttons here!Sam Quinones on the Opioid Crisis: The Deadly Dance of OxyContin and Heroin
I thought I was literally writing a book about drug traffickers that came in the form of guys from Mexico or that came in the form of drug companies, whatever marketing drugs.
Ever wondered how the opioid crisis spiraled out of control? In this eye-opening episode of 'This Life #YOULIVE with Dr. Drew', Sam Quinones, the author of 'Dreamland', joins the conversation to shed light on this devastating epidemic. Quinones' years of research culminate in a gripping narrative about how the aggressive marketing of OxyContin and the influx of black tar heroin from Mexico collided to create the perfect storm we face today. Dr.
Drew and his co-hosts, Bob Forrest and Mike Catherwood, dive deep into Purdue Pharma's controversial marketing strategies, which misleadingly downplayed the addictive nature of OxyContin. You'll hear about how pain was pushed as the 'fifth vital sign' and how this led to an explosion in prescription rates, contributing to widespread addiction. Quinones doesn't stop there. He also explores the shadowy underworld of unregulated drug markets, revealing how they supply some of the most potent narcotics available.
The conversation takes a sobering turn as they discuss the consumption of these pills in impoverished areas across the United States and the troubling lack of proper training for healthcare providers prescribing these powerful medications. But it's not all doom and gloom. The episode also touches on the booming CBD industry and offers advice on being an informed consumer.
They delve into topics like resilience, the insula cortex, and how trauma from sexual or physical abuse can disconnect individuals from their bodies. If you're curious about the intricate web of factors fueling the opioid crisis and want to understand its far-reaching impact, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for a comprehensive discussion that will leave you more informed and perhaps even more empathetic towards those caught in this epidemic.