Pain Politics

In this season finale, we hear a more personal story from Dr. Stephen Ziegler, a humanitarian and humorist who founded the Center for Effective Regulatory Policy and Safe Access (CERPSA). He announces a major new development and a personal journey involving pain, three million dollars, and a rowboat. 

Episode 22. In this season finale, we hear a more personal story from Dr. Stephen Ziegler, a humanitarian and humorist who founded the Center for Effective Regulatory Policy and Safe Access (CERPSA). He announces a major new development and a personal journey involving pain, three million dollars, a....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Could cannabis be an effective treatment for pain? In the second part of a two-part series, we hear from Dr. Steven Wright of Colorado, a physician with expertise in treating pain and preventing addiction who talks about the positives, negatives, and unknowns involving cannabis and pain treatment.

Episode 21. Could cannabis be an effective treatment for pain? In the second part of a two-part series, we hear from Dr. Steven Wright of Colorado, a physician with expertise in treating pain and preventing addiction who talks about the positives, negatives, and unknowns involving cannabis and pain ....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 20. Could cannabis be an effective treatment for pain? To help answer that question, we hear from Dr. Steven Wright of Colorado, a physician with expertise in treating pain and preventing addiction....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 19. When properly prescribed, controlled medicines can relieve suffering for millions of people across the world. At the same time, some of these medicines can be harmful if diverted to illegal purposes....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 18. We continue to hear stories about patient abandonment whenever the prescribing or dispensing of prescription opioids are involved. Some doctors have told their patients that they can no longer prescribe opioids because the FDA, DEA, or CDC prohibited them from doing so....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 17. An interview with Kate Nicholson, a civil rights attorney, advocate, and person in pain. She discusses her experiences including the issue of a forced taper without consent. DISCLAIMER: The information contained in the podcast does not constitute medical or legal advice and should never ....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 16. Today’s episode features in an interview with Dr. Pettus, an international advocate for the relief of pain and suffering for those at the end of life. She is works for the International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC) and can be contacted via their website: https://....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 15. Today’s episode is an interview with Pat Anson, the founder of Pain News Network. An on-line news and commentary resource for people in pain. He discusses some of his challenges with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 14. Joining me today is psychologist and cannabis researcher Dr. Jacob Vigil, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Mexico. He is here to discuss his views about the use of cannabis, medical use, research, and his Cannabis Connection University YouTu....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 13. Depending on the patient and their condition, a voluntary and consensual reduction in dosage or substitution of certain pain medications may actually help. However, there is ample evidence that involuntary tapering is also occurring across the United States, and without consent....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 11. Welcome back to our discussion with John Burke of RxDiversion.com and the need to ensure access while at the same time prevent abuse. Part 2 of a two-part interview from the law enforcement perspective....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 12. Hear a defense attorney’s perspective on the investigation and criminal prosecution of prescribers who treat pain. We are joined by defense attorney Ron Chapman. His blog can be found by visiting: https://www.healthcaredefenseblog.com/ DISCLAIMER: The information contained in the podca....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 10. Although there are valid reasons to investigate healthcare professionals, like those who trade sex for prescription drugs, not all cases are so black and white and could negatively impact the treatment of pain and the prescribing of drugs....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 9. A doctor's fear of investigation for prescribing drugs has created a significant barrier to the treatment of pain. Could the reliance on the criminal justice system to solve the opioid crisis be nothing more than politics by other means? DISCLAIMER: The information contained in the podcas....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 8. Dora describes herself as an accidental advocate after suffering life-long injuries stemming from a car accident. At first, she was able to manage her pain without medication, but several years later the pain continued to get worse and required medical intervention....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 7: The COVID-19 and Chronic Pain Connection: Chaos, bleach, masks, and bad breath. COVID-19 has already killed over 137,000 people in the United States and people with chronic conditions and chronic pain are especially vulnerable....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 6. Learn first-hand what legendary pharmacist and musician Dr. Jeffrey Fudin thinks of the question we all get asked when we go to pick up prescription, the importance of defining what addiction is and is not, and the team approach to treating pain....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 5. Welcome back to our discussion with Dr. Jeffrey Fudin, legendary pharmacist and player of musical instruments. We pick up where we left off and discuss COVID-19 and the pharmacist, the issue of corresponding responsibility, safe access, and harm prevention....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 4. Every time we go to pick up a prescription at the pharmacy we get asked if we have any questions for the pharmacist. What should we do? This is the first of a three-part series with Dr. Jeffrey Fudin, a legendary pharmacist who is also the founder of PainDr.com, an informational website t....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 3. The story of Cindy Steinberg, an activist and reformer who is also a person living with pain. The interview provides hope and ways you can help bring about positive reforms. DISCLAIMER: The information contained in the podcast does not constitute medical or legal advice and should never b....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 1. An introduction to Pain Politics, what the podcast is about and why it is needed. It is time for people living in pain to make noise and be heard. DISCLAIMER: The information contained in the podcast does not constitute medical or legal advice and should never be a substitute for diagnosi....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Episode 2. Is the CDC more about politics than science? The CDC brought us, among other things, the prescribing guideline for treating pain. You can help free the CDC and help them pull their head out their App with some specific suggestions contained in this episode....This item belongs to: audio/podcasts.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, JPEG, JPEG Thumb, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Could cannabis be an effective treatment for pain? To help answer that question, we hear from Dr. Steven Wright of Colorado, a physician with expertise in treating pain and preventing addiction. Listen to the first part of a two-part series focusing on cannabis in pain treatment: the positives, negatives, and unknowns.

When properly prescribed, controlled medicines can relieve suffering for millions of people across the world. At the same time, some of these medicines can be harmful if diverted to illegal purposes. While we often hear that that the United States consumes more prescription opioids than any other country in the world, is this really accurate? To help answer this question we need to turn to scientists instead of politicians. Today’s episode takes an international perspective and speaks with Willem Scholten from The Netherlands, a legendary pharmacist, researcher, and consultant who focuses on the regulatory barriers to the treatment of pain and access to controlled medicines. A link to one of his recent articles is available for free at the following internet link: Access to Controlled Medications: Barriers, Measuring Adequacy of Consumption, and Current Developments https://jied.lse.ac.uk/articles/10.31389/jied.59/

We continue to hear stories about patient abandonment whenever the prescribing or dispensing of prescription opioids are involved. Some doctors have told their patients that they can no longer prescribe opioids because the FDA, DEA, or CDC prohibited them from doing so. This of course is not true; states, not the federal government, regulate the practice of medicine. The following podcast explores the topic of patient abandonment with Mr. Ron Chapman, an attorney with the Chapman Law Group.  Helpful external links: Patient abandonment in the name of opioid safety Class action lawsuits against pharmacy chains

An interview with Kate Nicholson, a civil rights attorney, advocate, and person in pain.

Today’s episode features in an interview with Dr. Pettus, an international advocate for the relief of pain and suffering for those at the end of life. She is works for the International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC) and can be contacted via their website: https://hospicecare.com/home/. She recently published a book about what she has learned over the course of her travels. https://eapcnet.wordpress.com/2020/07/22/global-palliative-care-reports-from-the-peripheries/

Today’s episode is an interview with Pat Anson, the founder of Pain News Network. An on-line news and commentary resource for people in pain.

Joining me today is psychologist and cannabis researcher Dr. Jacob Vigil, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Mexico. He is here to discuss his views about the use of cannabis, medical use, research, and his Cannabis Connection University YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBmfdvARMxNMIzh_mH-vxhg

Depending on the patient and their condition, a voluntary and consensual reduction in dosage or substitution of certain pain medications may actually help. However, there is ample evidence that involuntary tapering is also occurring across the United States, and without consent. This practice not only violates medical ethics, evidence exists that involuntary tapering without consent has resulted in increased pain and even suicide. We discuss voluntary and involuntary opioid tapering with Dr. Beth Darnell of Stanford University, as well as her current study involving voluntary tapers with patient consent: https://empower.stanford.edu/

Hear a defense attorney’s perspective on the investigation and criminal prosecution of prescribers who treat pain. We are joined by defense attorney Ron Chapman. His blog can be found by going to: https://www.healthcaredefenseblog.com/

Welcome back to our discussion with John Burke of RxDiversion.com and the need to ensure access while at the same time prevent abuse.

Although there are valid reasons to investigate healthcare professionals, like those who trade sex for prescription drugs, not all cases are so black and white and could negatively impact the treatment of pain and the prescribing of drugs. In a two-part series, we hear the law enforcement perspective from a seasoned pharmaceutical investigator, John Burke of Rxdiversion.com.

A doctor's fear of investigation for prescribing drugs has created a significant barrier to the treatment of pain. Could the reliance on the criminal justice system to solve the opioid crisis be nothing more than politics by other means?

Dora describes herself as an accidental advocate after suffering life-long injuries stemming from a car accident. At first, she was able to manage her pain without medication, but several years later the pain continued to get worse and required medical intervention. Drug therapy was helpful, but after the CDC prescribing guideline was published, her dosage was reduced and led to over a year of suffering.

COVID-19 has already killed over 137,000 people in the United States and people with chronic conditions and chronic pain are especially vulnerable. This episode examines the link between COVID-19, pain, and national chaos. We also discuss the use of bleach in politics, the constitutional right not to wear masks, and bad breath.

Learn first-hand what legendary pharmacist and musician Dr. Jeffrey Fudin thinks of the question we all get asked when we go to pick up prescription, the importance of defining what addiction is and is not, and the team approach to treating pain.

Welcome back to our discussion with Dr. Jeffrey Fudin, legendary pharmacist and player of musical instruments. We pick up where we left off and discuss COVID-19 and the pharmacist, the issue of corresponding responsibility, safe access, and harm prevention.

Every time we go to pick up a prescription at the pharmacy we get asked if we have any questions for the pharmacist. What should we do? This is the first of a three-part series with Dr. Jeffrey Fudin, a legendary pharmacist who is also the founder of PainDr.com, an informational website that also houses an active blog about pain treatment, prescribing, dispensing, and the world of pain. Hear about the role of pharmacists, Hydroxychloroquine, peer review, and his opportunity to play a musical instrument at a nudist colony.

The story of Cindy Steinberg, an activist and reformer who is also a person living with pain. The interview provides hope and ways you can help bring about positive reforms. 

Is the CDC more about politics than science? The CDC brought us, among other things, the prescribing guideline for treating pain. You can help free the CDC and help them pull their head out their App with some specific suggestions contained in this episode.

An introduction to Pain Politics, what the podcast is about and why it is needed. It is time for people in pain to be heard.

Pain Politics, a podcast about pain relief, politics, and reform with an occasional dose of political satire. Pain Politics gives voice to the millions who live with pain, it identifies the politics that can interfere with relief, and champions solutions that improve lives.