The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith
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The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith
MORE DEATHS THAN ALL THE AMERICAN WARS: Dr. Robert Marbut Reveals on the Fentanyl & Homelessness Crisis
Guest: Dr. Robert Marbut, former Executive Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness
Key Topics:
- Dr. Marbut's journey to becoming the Executive Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness under President Trump
- The interconnected nature of homelessness, substance use, and mental health crises
- The rapid escalation of the fentanyl epidemic and its devastating impact
- Five actionable steps to address the fentanyl crisis
- The importance of personalized treatment plans versus one-size-fits-all approaches
- Critique of current policies that "make it easier to get high and harder to get treatment"
- Successful city models for effective homelessness treatment
- Analysis of why the 'housing first' approach falls short
- Practical, treatment-based solutions for long-term success
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Takeaways:
Dr. Marbut advocates for a comprehensive, treatment-focused approach to address these interconnected crises, emphasizing the need for customized solutions rather than blanket policies.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:45 A Call from the White House
02:27 Role and Challenges in Government
04:13 Transition to Media and Fentanyl Documentary
07:51 The Fentanyl Crisis in America
12:22 Personal Stories and the Impact of Fentanyl
14:49 Solutions and Strategies to Combat Fentanyl
24:32 The Role of Narcan and Final Thoughts
27:40 Policy and Harm Reduction in Cities
28:35 Safe Consumption Sites: A Controversial Approach
30:01 Democratic Mayors Seek Solutions
31:24 California's Legislative Actions on Drug Use
33:39 Homelessness Crisis: Beyond the Drug Problem
34:10 Federal Definitions and Studies on Homelessness
36:49 The Decline of Mental Health Facilities
39:09 Proposed Solutions for Homelessness and Addiction
44:54 Successful City Models and Their Approaches
49:35 Documentaries and Final Thoughts
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