Morning Wire Recovering Opioid Addicts Fuel Kentucky’s Rebirth | Saturday Extra
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Feb 24, 2024 Investigative journalist Sam Quinones dives into Kentucky's inspiring recovery from the opioid crisis. He shares heartwarming tales of recovering addicts who are reigniting their communities by launching businesses. Quinones discusses the grassroots efforts transforming small towns, emphasizing remarkable stories like a woman who opened a bookstore amidst adversity. The conversation highlights how these individuals are driving local revitalization and hope, all while tackling the ongoing issues of drugs like fentanyl and meth.
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Recovering Addicts as a Resource
- Recovering addicts possess unique qualities like resilience, optimism, and creativity.
- These traits make them valuable assets in driving economic renewal.
Hazard's Bookstore
- Mandy Fugate Sheffel opened a bookstore in Hazard, Kentucky, despite the opioid crisis and natural disasters.
- This inspired other small businesses, creating a resurgence in the town.
Revitalizing Downtowns
- Small towns should focus on revitalizing abandoned downtowns by offering tax incentives.
- This encourages investment and the refurbishment of old buildings.
