JFK’s Nephew Patrick Kennedy: Donald Trump Did NOTHING About Opioid Addiction Crisis!

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to former Congressman and nephew of former President John F. Kennedy, Patrick Kennedy. He discusses the US’ opioid & drug addiction crisis, how Coronavirus stole the number one priority spot that took years for the opioid addiction crisis to attain, why Donald Trump did little to alleviate the opioid crisis despite much fanfare during his Presidency, why the public health infrastructure built after the pandemic must also be able to deal with mental health and addiction problems, how the Joe Biden administration will approach the crisis and much more!

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We contacted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about the allegations in this show and they sent us this on-the-record response:

“Addressing the opioid crisis is an issue of great concern for our nation and remains a top public health priority for the FDA. The agency continues to take new steps to confront this crisis, while also giving careful consideration to patients who need access to pain management therapies who will use those therapies appropriately. Above all, our goal has been to ensure product approval and removal decisions are science-based. The agency’s benefit-risk framework considers not only the outcomes of prescription opioids when used as prescribed but also the public health effects of inappropriate use. By applying the available science and using available regulatory authorities, the FDA has continuously worked to warn healthcare providers, patients, and other stakeholders about the risks associated with the inappropriate prescribing and use of analgesic medications, including opioid analgesics.”