Can accountability within family save your child from drug overdose?

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From a newspaper boy to a White House representative — Dr. Rahul Gupta shares with mental health researcher Prof. Ishan Shivanand his journey of working in the United States as an Indian immigrant, the role of communication with children to prevent drug overdose, and more in the latest episode of Mental Health Matters podcast.

The grip of drug overdose is afflicting societies globally.

Both in the United States and India, drug misuse is reaching epidemic proportions.

In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a concerning surge in drug overdose deaths, particularly driven by deadly synthetic opioids like fentanyl.

Simultaneously, in India, the issue of addiction and drug misuse is gaining attention as the nation grapples with its own complexities.

Synthetic drug threats are propelled by socioeconomic disparities, availability, and changing societal dynamics — affecting all walks of life.

In a recent Mental Health Matters podcast between Professor Ishan Shivanand, Founder of Yoga of Immortals, and Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), both have a crucial conversation on the intergenerational facets of ‘accountability’ — and if they can help combat the global drug crisis.

Dr. Rahul Gupta, an esteemed physician and White House representative battling the modern epidemic of drug overdose, shared his journey — spanning cultural diversity, educational transitions, and a lifelong commitment to public service.

His experiences growing up in India and the United States lent him his perspective on accountability across generations.

Dr. Gupta emphasized that foundational values instilled