Is this the WORST Drug Epidemic in History? Dr. Kenneth Spielvogel

Join Richard Taite and special guest Dr. Kenneth Spielvogel as they explore the impact of the drug epidemic on mental health in this thought-provoking video. Is this the worst drug epidemic in history? Watch to find out more. Dr. Kenneth Spielvogel is a Senior Medical Officer with a Special Interest in Addiction Medicine. For all things Richard Taite, the We're Out Of Time podcast, and Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa: https://linktr.ee/richardtaite Key moments from this conversation with Dr. Kenneth Spielvogel & Richard Taite. Intro 00:00 What dangers are youth facing today that they weren't a generation ago? 00:40 Are we seeing the first decrease in overdose-related deaths in the past half-decade? 01:38 What substance are some addicts using that isn't fit for humans? And WHAT animal is it intended for? 04:14 Fentanyl crisis, a matter of national security? 7:03 Did the policies of the past 4 years lead to the increase in drug trafficking? 11:16 What exactly is Pink Cocaine, and why has it been in the news lately? 19:43 What truly is the gateway drug? 22:10

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The Fentanyl crisis is screaming at us to WAKE UP and make critical changes NOW! It is the single deadliest drug threat in the nation and every day families are losing their sons, daughters, husbands and wives, unnecessarily. It's enough. This crisis is reaching a level of catastrophe and we're out of time. We delve into all things addiction, substance use disorders, mental health ... nothing is off limits.