Why the War on Drugs Failed: Addiction, Fentanyl and the Truth No One Wants to Say

In this episode of Don’t Hide The Scars, hosted by Jason LaChance alongside Flindt Andersen, Founder and Executive Director of PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need, Greg Glod joins the panel to expose the hard truths behind the failed War on Drugs, the fentanyl epidemic, and why America continues to treat addiction with punishment instead of care.From the origins of drug criminalization and racialized policy, to the realities of detox, insurance barriers, methadone dependency, and trauma-driven substance use, this episode dives deep into what actually fuels addiction—and what doesn’t. The discussion explores Rat Park, fentanyl economics, relapse rates, incarceration failures, and why connection—not sobriety alone—is the true opposite of addiction.This episode is essential viewing for: Parents navigating addiction in their families People in recovery or struggling with substance use Clinicians, treatment professionals, and advocates Anyone questioning whether our current system truly helps—or harms If we don’t change incentives, treatment models, and public understanding, nothing changes. This conversation tells the truth that many systems avoid. 👉 Learn more about Parents & Addicts In Need (PAIN), follow us on social media, listen to more episodes, get involved, or donate: https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit For more on OpiAID: https://opiaid.ai or call Dino Miliotis 910-777-4915 For more on New Perceptions North: https://www.newperceptionsnorth.com For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization, visit https://www.flindtandersen.com/