Angst & Daisies

"Breaking Up With Bad Habits - A Talk with Dr. Dan Schatz"At the very moment the US Senate voted to move forward with the Republican plan to take healthcare away from tens of millions of citizens we recorded the show in Kalustyan's, a market near Bellevue Hospital, where we met Dr Dan Schatz, an outspoken champion of marginalize people with addiction and substance abuse problems. Our talk ranged from facts about the current opioid epidemic, public policy on mental health and addiction treatment, and, of course, what the repeal of the ACA would mean for the people under Dr Schatz' care (as well as people in general). In the end Caroline asks the most important question: "What can we do?" and Dr. Schatz reaffirms the essential message of most of the guests on the cast....