An interview with Governor Baker

The video discusses the alarming rise in opioid overdose deaths over recent years, highlighting it as a public health epidemic. It emphasizes the need for effective policies and initiatives to disrupt the status quo and address the crisis. The speaker stresses the importance of creating urgency within the healthcare community about the addiction risks associated with pain medication. Real-life experiences from emergency rooms are shared, illustrating the cycle of overdose and recovery. The video concludes with a call for open discussions on controversial solutions to tackle the issue.

How do drug dealers play a role in the cycle of addiction as described in the text?

What controversial procedure is mentioned, and why is it considered important to discuss?