Wellness Unmasked with Dr. Nicole SaphierWellness Unmasked: America’s Opioid Crisis Explained: Dr. Stephen Loyd on Fentanyl, Addiction Treatment, and Criminal Justice Reform
Dr. Stephen Loyd joins Wellness Unmasked and breaks down the current state of the opioid crisis in America, with a particular focus on the deadly impact of fentanyl and the failures of the existing addiction treatment system. He explores how addiction intersects with the criminal justice system, arguing that punishment-based approaches have fallen short while life-saving treatment options remain underutilized.
Dr. Loyd emphasizes the urgent need for systemic reform in addiction treatment, calling for policies that prioritize measurable outcomes over bureaucratic metrics. He also highlights the critical role of community support, leadership accountability, and the widespread availability of overdose reversal drugs like Narcan in preventing unnecessary deaths.
