The Broken Drug System That's Worse Than Prohibition

Описание: America's Worst Drug Policy: It's Not What You Think

In this eye-opening episode, we dive into one of America's biggest policy failures: the pricing of prescription medications like GLP-1s. While many focus on the legalization and rescheduling of cannabis, there's a far more insidious, legal, and mainstream drug policy draining your paycheck and costing countless lives. We break down the economics, the hidden players like PBMs, and the stark differences in drug pricing between the US and other countries. Learn how we can fix this broken system and why it matters for your wallet and your health. 💊💸 #DrugPolicy #HealthcareCosts #Cannabis #DrugPrices #GLP1 #EconomicImpact 🌿💰

00:00 Introduction: The Real Worst Drug Policy in America
01:23 Cannabis: The Obvious Candidate
04:30 The Hidden Cost of GLP-1 Medications
06:30 The Economics of GLP-1 Pricing
08:15 Global Comparison and Policy Solutions
14:01 Conclusion: The Real Crime in Drug Policy

In this eye-opening episode, we discuss a mainstream, legal drug policy that is quietly draining more money from your paycheck than the war on drugs. We break down the economics and the hidden players like pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that impact your "prescription benefits". Learn how this system impacts your wallet and how to make money moves to protect yourself from these rising "prescription" costs through understanding the role of your "pharmacy" and big "pharmacy benefit manager" companies.