Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark They Thought It Was Just Xanax—Now They’re Dead | Richard Taite
Oct 17, 2025
Richard Taite, an addiction recovery expert and founder of Carrara Treatment, shares insights on the alarming rise of the fentanyl crisis and its devastating effects on young adults. He discusses how seemingly harmless fake pills are causing countless overdoses, particularly among veterans and celebrities. Taite critiques the current treatment landscape and emphasizes a holistic, transcendence-based approach to recovery. He also highlights the importance of recognizing addiction signs and urges parents to seek help for their children before it's too late.
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Fentanyl Is The Top Killer Of Young Adults
- Fentanyl is now the leading cause of death for Americans 18–45, outranking cancer and car crashes.
- Many victims aren't regular fentanyl users but die from unknowingly ingesting fentanyl-laced pills.
Only Trust Prescriptions From Pharmacies
- Never take pills that aren’t prescribed by a doctor and dispensed by a pharmacy.
- Assume street drugs and pills from online pharmacies may be laced with fentanyl about 70% of the time.
Back Stronger Legal Action Against Dealers
- Support stricter laws and enforcement like the Halt Act that schedules fentanyl and its precursors as serious crimes.
- Treat distribution of unknowingly lethal pills as poisoning and pursue mandatory penalties when deaths occur.
