In this eye-opening episode of the Poisoning Podcast, West Virginia drug czar, Dr. Stephen Loyd, who inspired Michael Keaton's character in the Hulu show "Dopesick" and also serves as Medical Director at Cedar Recovery in Nashville, Tennessee, dives deep into America’s addiction crisis with host Erin DeLullo. Dr. Loyd breaks down the healthcare system’s failures, the power of medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and the truth about drugs like methadone, Suboxone, and naloxone. From debunking fentanyl myths to addressing controversial topics like Ibogaine and marijuana, this episode is packed with insights on hope, recovery, and solutions. Learn why West Virginia is making strides and how community efforts are saving lives. Key Topics: -- Addiction as a public health crisis -- Medication-assisted treatment: Myths vs. facts -- Naloxone’s role in overdose prevention -- Fentanyl, Ibogaine, and marijuana: Separating fact from fiction -- West Virginia’s recovery progress Please like and subscribe.Check out our Substack newsletter: https://thepoisoning.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/thepoisoningpodEmail us at [email protected]: #AddictionCrisis #Recovery #Naloxone #MedicationAssistedTreatment #PublicHealth #narcan Copyright © 2024, Civitella Strategies