Erin DeLullo sits down with Glen Muse of Texas Pictures Documentaries to uncover the devastating impact of the fentanyl and opioid crisis.

Through raw, personal stories shared at storytelling summits nationwide, these documentaries shine a light on fentanyl poisoning, addiction recovery, human trafficking, and domestic violence. With millions of views, their work is breaking stigmas and inspiring change.

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Join us on this special Substack LIVE with Erin DeLullo and Ben Westhoff, author of the book 'Fentanyl Inc.,' as we dive into the alarming rise of benzodiazepine (benzo) use in America, with over 24 million prescriptions fueling a silent addiction crisis.

From Xanax, Lorazepam, and Valium to dangerous knockoff benzos flooding the dark web, we explore the risks, including deadly combinations with fentanyl and alcohol.

Learn about the cultural impact, from frat parties to hip-hop, and why education and medication-assisted treatment are key to tackling this epidemic.

Featuring insights from experts and real stories, this discussion uncovers the truth about benzos and what we can do to address the problem. Don’t miss our upcoming podcast and documentary on addiction and recovery!

Key Topics:

-- The dangers of benzos like Xanax and Valium

-- How benzos are glorified in pop culture and social scenes

-- The role of fentanyl and knockoff drugs in overdoses

-- Solutions: Medication-assisted treatment and youth education

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Award-winning journalist Mary Hennigan talks about her reporting for the Arkansas Advocate, including a recent piece on how the "high cost of naloxone prompts rural Arkansas pharmacists to keep life-saving medicine behind counter."

Read her piece here: https://arkansasadvocate.com/2025/04/22/high-cost-of-naloxone-prompts-rural-arkansas-pharmacists-to-keep-life-saving-medicine-behind-counter/

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Join Erin DeLullo on The Poisoning Podcast as she talks with Rob Port, a veteran North Dakota columnist, about the state's ongoing opioid crisis.

From the impact of the oil boom to the rise in fentanyl overdoses, Rob shares insights on addiction challenges in rural communities and the innovative laws signed by Governor Armstrong to tackle reentry and recovery.

They also dive into vaping regulations and the struggle to staff treatment centers in a state with chronic workforce shortages.

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Join Erin DeLullo on The Poisoning Podcast as she dives into the hot trend of banning artificial food dyes with nutrition expert Dr. Marion Nestle, a Professor, of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University (NYU).

From West Virginia to California, states are cracking down on petroleum-based food colors linked to behavioral issues in kids and cancer risks in animal studies.

Dr. Nestle reveals why these dyes are unnecessary, how they fuel junk food sales, and why obesity remains a bigger threat than dyes.

Plus, explore the "Make America Healthy Again" movement, the role of food marketing, and practical steps to combat chronic diseases like diabetes.

Key topics:

-- Artificial food dyes: What they are and why they’re controversial

-- Behavioral problems in kids and cancer risks from food dyes

-- Obesity crisis: 75% of American adults are overweight or obese

-- How food companies market junk food to kids

-- Solutions: Food education, policy changes, and healthier eating

Learn More: Check out Dr. Marion Nestle’s upcoming books (June & November 2025)

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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

Are government cuts to SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) putting America’s fight against the opioid crisis at risk? In this episode, Erin DeLullo and The Bulwark's Jonathan Cohn dive deep into SAMHSA’s critical role — managing grants, distributing naloxone, running the 988 hotline, and collecting vital drug use data like the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. With the Trump administration and RFK Jr. slashing staff in 2025, what does this mean for addiction recovery, fentanyl overdoses, and mental health support? We explore the human impact, the loss of institutional knowledge, and why these cuts could reverse progress on overdose deaths. Topics Covered:-- SAMHSA’s role in the opioid epidemic-- Impact of Trump administration cuts and RFK Jr.’s health agenda-- Naloxone distribution and the fight against fentanyl-- The importance of data in addiction recovery 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]: #opioid #epidemic #fentanyl crisis #Narcan Copyright © 2024, Civitella Strategies

Join Erin DeLullo on the Poisoning Podcast as she dives deep into the opioid crisis with Rick Mountcastle, the U.S. Attorney who took on Purdue Pharma.

In this eye-opening interview, Rick reveals the shocking details of the bankruptcy settlement, the Sackler family's immunity, and how Purdue's fraudulent OxyContin marketing fueled a generational drug epidemic.

Discover why this settlement may not bring justice or relief to devastated communities and what systemic changes are needed to hold corporate giants accountable.

From opioid overdoses to the lack of Narcan access, this conversation uncovers the harsh realities of the crisis and its lasting impact.

Lastly, don’t miss Rick’s insights on elder care reform and his upcoming docu-series, 'No Country for Old People.' https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21954988/

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In this episode of The Poisoning Podcast, host Erin DeLullo sits down with Ron French, a journalist from Bridge Michigan, to dive into the devastating impact of the opioid crisis in Rapid River, a small town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (UP).

With a population of just 400, this tight-knit community lost five young men to fentanyl overdoses, including three from the same 2021 graduating class of 35 students.

Ron shares how this rural area, once thought immune to big-city drug problems, is grappling with the deadly rise of fentanyl—and how residents are turning to naloxone (Narcan) and community action to fight back.

We also explore how Michigan is handling its opioid settlement funds, with millions allocated to local communities like Delta County, yet challenges remain in rural areas where expertise and resources are scarce.

From unspent dollars to the push for treatment and recovery, Ron breaks down the state’s response to this ongoing crisis. Plus, a look at the Flint water crisis and its surprising outcomes for the city’s youth.

Key Topics:

-- Fentanyl’s toll on Rapid River: 5 deaths in a town of 400

-- Michigan’s opioid settlement funds: Where’s the money going?

-- Naloxone’s role in saving lives and shifting mindsets

--- Parallels between rural Michigan and West Virginia

-- The Flint water crisis: Long-term effects on kids

Read Ron French's piece, 'Fentanyl came to a tiny UP town. Then the funerals began': https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/fentanyl-came-tiny-town-then-funerals-began

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Join Erin DeLullo and author Ericka Andersen as they dive into the often-overlooked dangers of alcohol, a legal drug with deadly consequences.

In this eye-opening podcast episode, Ericka shares herpersonal journey from high school experimentation to battlingdependency in Washington, DC’s alcohol-fueled culture.

Explore topics like binge drinking in college, the rise of alcohol-related illnesses in women, and breaking the cycle of addiction for future generations.

Packed with insights on sobriety, family impact, and societal norms, this discussion is a must-listen for anyone curious about alcohol’s true cost.

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Read Ericka's Wall Street Journal piece, 'I Was a Binge Drinker. This Is How I Stopped.' https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/i-was-a-binge-drinker-this-is-how-i-stopped-f1f27960

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