The Opiate Epidemic

Many people are unaware that the United States is experiencing the worst opiate epidemic in its history. Opiates range from prescription medications like OxyContin and Vicodin to the street drug known as heroin. This show examines what an opiate is, why it is so addictive and how it can be found in every community, urban area and suburb in America.

Our guests are author Tricia Abney, who is a recovering opiate addict, and Dan Duncan, associate executive director at St. Louis's National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.

You can read more about Tricia Abney on her website at www.taiteadams.com.

Learn more about Dan Duncan’s heroin awareness campaign at: www.not-even-once.com.

Episode Segments:

Break the Chains: Tricia Abney & Dan Duncan Tricia Abney(aka Taite Adams), former opiate addict and author of Opiate Addiction – The Painkiller Addiction Epidemic, Heroin Addiction and the Way Out, shares her personal story of addiciton, and gives a brief overview of opiates. Then, Dan Duncan, associate executive director at St. Louis's National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (NCADA), talks about the disturbing heroin epidemic in his state and across the nation and what you need to know that could save your life or that of someone you know. We will also hear from Adam, a recovering heroin addict who mananged to rebuild his life.
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Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Tricia Abney Tricia Abney (aka Taite Adams) lives on the West Coast of Florida and has been clean and sober for over 12 years. A successful marketer and published author of several recovery-related books, including "Opiate Addiction," Tricia enjoys the benefits of living a clean and sober life and sharing the message of recovery with others. Find Tricia's book, Opiate Addiction: The Painkiller Addiction Epidemic, Heroin Addiction and the Way Out on Amazon

Dan Duncan Dan Duncan is the Associate Executive Director for the National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (NCADA) –St. Louis Area. He has been with the council since 1995, and has worked in the substance abuse field for the past thirty years. Prior to his tenure with NCADA, he held positions as counselor, admissions supervisor and program director in treatment settings. He oversees the largest alcohol and drug resource center in Metropolitan St. Louis. National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (NCADA) –St. Louis Area Not Even Once.com