Ep 75: The War on Drugs Continues

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English - March 17, 2023 13:59 - 27 minutes - 25 MB - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
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We all say, "It will never happen to my kid." Yet, we hear stories all to often about children overdosing on drugs. The reality is we live in an age where Americans are quick to look for ways to numb the pain. That often leads to individuals ingesting some form of drug, prescription or otherwise.

And yet, political leaders, medical professionals and parents are surprised that fentanyl is the number one leading cause of death for adults between the ages of 18-45. Today we dive into why America is a pill-popping nation.

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