In the mid-1990's the world met OxyContin. Over the next couple of decades big pharma pushed the drug as a non-addictive pain medication to the masses. Turns out, like other opiates, OxyContin was highly addictive with an immense abuse potential.During that time frame, Southern Ohio saw the invention of the pill mill business model (yes, we invented that - despite what South Florida might want you to think), the resourcing to out-of-state large scale supply (looking at you again Florida, you helped us grow the business model) and at the end of this run, the influx of heroin & other synthetic opiates that have killed over 100,000 people in 2021.A generation grew up in the opioid epidemic. For those who developed a substance use disorder they saw the progression of that crisis, simultaneous to the progression of their disease.In Ep. 002 Mindy discusses her first hand experience of OxyContins effect on small town Appalachia, her attempts to escape the area & its problems, and the subsequent solace she found here as a person in long term recovery.You can help us out by telling everyone you love that this project exists. Artwork by Kenneth Corcoran.
