The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole
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How the Opioid Crisis and Homelessness are Impacting the Golden State
No matter how much money is allocated to fight the opioid epidemic, if it’s not sustained by strong, systemic approaches and policies, the fight won’t succeed. In this episode, we are joined by a long-time guest of the show, Scott Silverman, CEO and Founder at Confidential Recovery, as he explores California's drug policies, the exploitation of legal marijuana by cartels, and the significant role of government in these crises. The author of The Opioid Epidemic: What You Don’t Know Will Destroy Your Family and Your Life, shares his thoughts on the need for better education, prevention strategies, and family support systems to fight drug addiction advocating for systemic approaches to end the opioid epidemic. Join us as we discuss:How the homelessness crisis in California is exponentially rising and it’s relation to the drug crisisThe importance of strong family units and the impact of cultural and tribal thinking in community well-being, reducing the risk of drug abuseWhy the US needs stringent criteria and accountability for both government leaders and social programs, advocating for better allocation of resources To make sure you never miss an episode of The Opioid Matrix, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the website, or your favorite podcast player. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The Opioid Matrix in your favorite podcast player.
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