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Video: Origins of the Opioid Crisis

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How Prohibition Causes the Opioid Crisis

Hawai'i Together, January 21, 2019

The opposite effects of banning opioids. In this program, Dr. Jeffrey Singer exposes the facts and myths about the opioid overdose problem in the United States. He shows how government regulation actually fosters the problem of opioid misuse In much the same way that Prohibition resulted in a booming black-market liquor industry. Singer also presents solutions to the misuse of opiates.

The host for this episode is Keli'i Akina. The guest for this episode is Jeffrey Singer, MD.

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