Jul 27 2023 29 mins
In today's podcast, we explore the urgent issue of substance misuse and addiction, focusing on the heartrending loss of Leonardo De Niro Rodriguez. We consider the criminal allegations against Sophia Marks and why some individuals seek substances like fentanyl. We also offer a comparative analysis of drug charges and sentencing in the USA vs Canada. We delve into the narrative of a former drug trafficker and clarify common misconceptions about fentanyl contamination in the drug supply, sharing anecdotes from our own experiences. Reflecting on the 'War on Drugs,' we propose potential solutions to the ongoing drug crisis. Please find our references in the description below. Our discussion aims to educate, not exploit, sparking conversations to prevent further tragedies like Leonardo's. Table of Contents 0:00 Introduction 1:02 Discussion on the Criminal Allegations Against Sophia Marks 2:10 Examining Why Some Individuals Seek Fentanyl 3:56 Case Studies of Medical Practitioners Charged for Overprescribing 4:50 USA vs Canada: A Comparative Analysis of Drug Charges and Sentencing 6:35 Drug Traffickers or Drug Users? A Closer Look 7:01 Insight into a Former Drug Trafficker’s Story and Dr. Wip’s Ethical Concerns 13:35 Why Addiction Medicine is not a Participant in the ‘War on Drugs’ 14:25 Debunking Misconceptions about Fentanyl Contamination in Drug Supply 15:59 Dr. Wip’s Anecdote from a 2014 Medical Conference 19:20 Is Heroin a Thing of the Past? 20:10 Evaluating the ‘War on Drugs’: Has it Been Lost? 24:00 Proposed Solutions to the Current Drug Crisis: Our Perspectives References More Than 80% of People Who Inject Drugs Test Positive for Fentanyl—But Only 18% Intend to Take It (https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2023/may/fentanyl-new-york-city.html) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7252037/ A Summary from the charging document. https://www.justice.gov/media/1305851/dl?inline ‘Detective Joseph Aliberti from the NYPD has charged Sophia Marks for knowingly distributing and possessing narcotics in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 841. The narcotics included fentanyl and alprazolam. Aliberti's knowledge comes from personal investigation, examination of reports and records, and conversations with other law enforcement officers. The main evidence is a text conversation between Marks and a victim, in which Marks discusses selling counterfeit oxycodone pills and Xanax. After purchasing these drugs, the victim was found dead of a suspected overdose. Further evidence includes surveillance video of the drug delivery, and lab tests confirming the presence of fentanyl and alprazolam in the drugs found at the victim's death scene. The victim's toxicology screen was positive for cocaine, fentanyl, and benzodiazepines. Another sale of fentanyl to an undercover officer was also documented.’ Featuring addiction psychiatrist Dr. Wiplove (Wip) Lamba, addictions case manager and former addict Jean-Paul (JP) Michael, along with their guests discuss all things related to substance use, addiction, addiction medicine, psychotherapy, harm reduction, treatment and recovery. Wip and JP share their motivation, curiosity, and passion for their craft. JP works on a daily basis in a renown inner city hospital in Canada's largest city. This work is separate from Wiplove’s clinical and academic work. The content should not be taken as direct medical advice or clinical instruction.
#Drug Decriminalization
#Ethical Questions #Addiction Treatment #Addiction Debate #Addiction Is Treatable #Hope In Recovery #Substance Use #Harm Reduction #Drug Policy #Addiction Treatment
#Robert De Niro #Leonardo De Niro Rodriguez #Sophie Marks #Drug Trafficking #War On Drugs
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