Unpacking the Opioid Epidemic Crisis

Exploring the challenges of allocating and tracking settlement funds from pharmaceutical companies to combat the opioid epidemic and the ongoing stigma associated with addiction. The episode provides historical context, personal experiences from a medical officer, and discusses the rise of opioid abuse amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Delving into the struggle of sobriety, the chapter also examines the impact of fentanyl in today's illicit drug market and the neurological effects of substance abuse on the brain.