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Culture Uncut Podcast
Father's Day, Oxycontin Fallout & the Trump Mobile?! | Culture Uncut Breaks Down Drugs, War & Social Media

Culture Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 44:16


In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Culture Uncut Podcast, DJ Nova and A-Tray Trey reflect on Father's Day, the Oxycontin settlement, and the racial disparities in drug policy that continue to impact communities today.From healthcare bias and the opioid crisis to war in the Middle East, the hosts unpack the headlines and give real-world commentary with their signature humor and authenticity. And just when it gets heavy... the Trump Mobile makes an entrance — and it's wild.

PBS NewsHour - Segments
U.S. states agree to multi-billion dollar settlement with Purdue Pharma over opioid crisis

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 5:59


A historic and national $7.4 billion dollar settlement has been reached with Purdue Pharma, the maker of the opioid OxyContin that spurred a major start of the opioid epidemic. A prior settlement had been struck down by the Supreme Court. NPR'S national addiction correspondent, Brian Mann, joins Lisa Desjardins with more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Health
U.S. states agree to multi-billion dollar settlement with Purdue Pharma over opioid crisis

PBS NewsHour - Health

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 5:59


A historic and national $7.4 billion dollar settlement has been reached with Purdue Pharma, the maker of the opioid OxyContin that spurred a major start of the opioid epidemic. A prior settlement had been struck down by the Supreme Court. NPR'S national addiction correspondent, Brian Mann, joins Lisa Desjardins with more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Real Coffee with Scott Adams
Episode 2861 CWSA 06/07/25

Real Coffee with Scott Adams

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 66:52


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A Duty To Act
Leadership in EMS: A Journey of Service | Mike Hilley

A Duty To Act

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 60:29


summaryIn this episode of A Duty to Act, host Jennifer Darling speaks with Mike Hilley, a retiring administrator and paramedic with over 30 years of experience in emergency medical services. Mike shares his journey from the Coast Guard to becoming a firefighter and paramedic, discussing the challenges and rewards of his career. He reflects on the evolution of EMS, the importance of community service, and the future of paramedicine in addressing modern healthcare challenges. This conversation explores the integration of community health into emergency medical services (EMS), the evolving career pathways for paramedics, and innovative approaches to address the opioid crisis through medication-assisted treatment. The discussion highlights the importance of building a behavioral health campus to provide comprehensive care and the significance of leadership in EMS.takeawaysMike Hilley has over 30 years of experience in EMS.His career began in the Coast Guard, where he was encouraged to serve his community.He transitioned from the Coast Guard to the fire department in Juneau, Alaska.Mike's early experiences included volunteering in hospitals and fire departments.He became a paramedic after completing a program in King County.Mike worked for nearly 28 years at the Redmond Fire Department before becoming EMS Director in Bellingham.He emphasizes the importance of data in improving EMS systems.Mike's education includes a master's degree in health sciences managing emergency services.He discusses the challenges EMS faces with modern issues like behavioral health and the opioid crisis.Mike hopes to influence the future of EMS through technology and community engagement. Community health integration is essential for effective EMS.Paramedics need diverse career pathways to maintain engagement.Innovative mobile health programs can address community needs.The opioid crisis requires urgent and multifaceted responses.Medication-assisted treatment is a critical tool in emergency care.Behavioral health resources are vital for comprehensive patient care.Leadership in EMS can drive positive change in communities.Grants and funding are crucial for developing health programs.Overcoming barriers to wellness is a community effort.Reflecting on a career in EMS highlights the importance of service.

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab
Episode 35: The Chronic Pain Mangement Program of Michigan

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 53:31


Host Polly Swingle welcomes Dr. David Gordon, MD, Dr. Jarhed Macarubbo Peña, PhD, LPC, CRC, Dr. Mary McLaughlin, PT, DPT, and Corinne DiPrima, MS, OTRL, to talk about their involvement in the multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Mangement Program of Michigan. If you experience chronic pain, treat patients with chronic pain, or know someone with chronic pain, this episode holds a ton of excellent information to help those individuals.Dr. David Gordon, MD, is a Physiatrist in practice for 28 years with RPPC, a private practice in Southeastern Michigan in operation for 58 years and having trained hundreds of Physiatrists including himself over the years. Prior to graduating from Residency under RPPC at Sinai Hospital in Detroit in 1997, he graduated Medical school from Wayne State University school of Medicine in 1993. As part of his training and later clinical practice, he had the opportunity of working with the pre eminent chronic pain program, "The Functional Recovery Program of Michigan" during it's 20 year tenure under the direction of my mentor Dr. Maury Ellenberg, MD. As a result of his experience coupled to the developing Opioid Crisis of the late 1990's, he developed a keen interest in providing effective chronic pain management without the use/misuse paradigm implicit with the opiate crisis. With this as motivation, he wrote the ebook "Debunking Chronic Pain Management Misconceptions and finally finding practical solutions published in 2009.Dr. Jarhed Macarubbo Peña, PhD, LPC, CRC specializes in psychophysiological approaches to complex health conditions. He integrates evidence-based modalities from somatic therapy, mindfulness, biofeedback, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Dr. Peña completed his studies at Michigan State University with a focus on stress responses in autistic young adults. He previously worked as a clinical therapist in a private practice and had served in academic and research roles at Michigan State, contributing to peer-reviewed publications on autism, vocational rehabilitation, and rural health equity. He has an independent practice helping patients with various autonomic nervous system dysfunction including chronic pain, functional neurological disorders, pelvic floor dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), tinnitus, hypertension, POTS, fibromyalgia, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Peña brings a background in exercise physiology and over a decade of interdisciplinary experience in rehabilitation, behavioral health, and wellness.Mary McLaughlin, PT, DPT is a doctor of physical therapy at The Recovery Project- Livonia. She is passionate in treating patients with chronic pain and has been a leader in the development of the Chronic Pain Management Program of Michigan. She developed her skills with tying in physical function with neurological disorders at the Lansing Recovery Project where she was a treating therapist for FND in the LIFE program, restoring individuals with functional movement disorders to healthy movement patterns.Corinne, MS, OTRL, is an occupational therapist with over 10 years of experience, including nearly eight years at The Recovery Project. She specializes in pelvic health, functional neurological disorders, and chronic pain. Corinne is passionate about treating the whole person, integrating evidence-based practice with a compassionate, trauma-informed approach. She is dedicated to helping clients regain autonomy and improve quality of life through personalized, goal-oriented interventions.Learn more about The Recovery Project! View our website at www.therecoveryproject.net Call us 855-877-1944 to become a patient Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Thanks for listening!

Addiction in Emergency Medicine and Acute Care
Fentanyl High: A Teen Filmmaker's Fight Against the Opioid Crisis

Addiction in Emergency Medicine and Acute Care

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 42:42 Transcription Available


Kyle Santoro, a 19-year-old filmmaker, created the documentary "Fentanyl High" to explore teenage psychology behind substance abuse after witnessing overdoses at his high school. His film takes a peer-to-peer approach to addiction education, removing stigma and creating spaces for vulnerable conversations about why teens turn to substances.Kyle and Dr Grover discuss his experiences making the film and what he has learned through making it:• Kyle began the project after a classmate overdosed in a school bathroom and administrators never acknowledged the incident• Traditional school responses to substance use often involve punishment and shame rather than compassion and understanding• Several teens who participated in making the documentary achieved sobriety through the therapeutic process of sharing their stories• Film screenings serve as community events with resources, panel discussions, and free naloxone distribution• Schools often resist hosting screenings due to fear of being labeled as having a drug problem• The documentary has been screened across multiple states creating a "domino effect" of awareness in communities• Kyle raised $75,000 to produce the film through community sponsors and organizations• Prevention efforts need more youth representation to create effective messaging that resonates with teens• The film emphasizes the importance of parents maintaining open communication with their teenagersIf you want to learn more about Kyle's film, visit fentanylhigh.com.To contact Dr. Grover: ammadeeasy@fastmail.com

Happy Hour for the Spiritually Curious
Ending Pain Without Medication, Why No One Is Talking About This!

Happy Hour for the Spiritually Curious

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 52:44 Transcription Available


Text us, We would love to her from YOU!Say Goodbye to Pain... WITHOUT Pills! In this jaw-dropping episode of Happy Hour for the Spiritually Curious, Dr. Sandra Marie sits down with the legendary Dr. Njideka Olatunde, a true wellness warrior on a mission to end the global pain crisis with nothing but the power of touch. No opioids. No side effects. Just ancient healing wisdom, modern science, and results that will blow your mind.  What You'll Discover:The shocking truth behind pain and stress, and how they secretly work togetherHow reflexology activates your body's natural painkillers (yes, really!)Why TOUCH is the most overlooked yet powerful healing toolThe devastating link between chronic pain and the opioid epidemic, and how we fight backHer soul-shaking journey from social work to shamanic healing in Nigeria and Native American vision questsA free gift that could save your life, or someone you loveWhether you're a caregiver, a wellness seeker, or someone silently suffering, this episode is your wake-up call. Dr. Njideka's wisdom, warmth, and radically simple healing techniques could change how you see pain forever.Download your FREE gift from Dr. Njideka:

Happy Hour for the Spiritually Curious
Ending Pain Without Medication, Why No One Is Talking About This!

Happy Hour for the Spiritually Curious

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 52:44 Transcription Available


Text us, We would love to her from YOU!Say Goodbye to Pain... WITHOUT Pills! In this jaw-dropping episode of Happy Hour for the Spiritually Curious, Dr. Sandra Marie sits down with the legendary Dr. Njideka Olatunde, a true wellness warrior on a mission to end the global pain crisis with nothing but the power of touch. No opioids. No side effects. Just ancient healing wisdom, modern science, and results that will blow your mind.  What You'll Discover:The shocking truth behind pain and stress, and how they secretly work togetherHow reflexology activates your body's natural painkillers (yes, really!)Why TOUCH is the most overlooked yet powerful healing toolThe devastating link between chronic pain and the opioid epidemic, and how we fight backHer soul-shaking journey from social work to shamanic healing in Nigeria and Native American vision questsA free gift that could save your life, or someone you loveWhether you're a caregiver, a wellness seeker, or someone silently suffering, this episode is your wake-up call. Dr. Njideka's wisdom, warmth, and radically simple healing techniques could change how you see pain forever.Download your FREE gift from Dr. Njideka:

Thecuriousmanspodcast
Dr. Charles LeBaron Interview Episode 536

Thecuriousmanspodcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 65:16


Matt Crawford speaks with former CDC Epidemiologist Dr. Charles LeBaron about his book, Greed to Do Good: The Untold Story of CDC's Disastrous War on Opioids: A CDC Physician's Personal Account.  When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that overdose deaths had quadrupled in ten years, hitting a record high of 90,000 in 2020, opioid researchers around the country expressed shock with terms such as “huge” and “unprecedented.” They might have reserved a few adjectives since overdose deaths grew to 100,000 in 2021 and 110,000 in 2022. Each year there are now twice as many deaths from overdoses as from breast cancer or colon cancer and more deaths than from automobiles and firearms combined. In the past two decades, a million Americans have died of overdoses. In the next decade, at the current epidemic rate, a million more are projected to perish. In a series of vividly personal vignettes, this book recounts the untold story of how CDC, the federal organization charged with controlling epidemics, implemented a misguided strategy that helped detonate an opioid overdose explosion. No other book has given a similar frontline, insider glimpse into the world's premier public health agency. To provide a unique, first-person perspective on the human consequences, the author chronicles his experiences as a physician prescribing opioids in Appalachia and treating gang members in prison attacks, as well as his own near-death ordeal as a patient receiving high-dose opioids for severe pain. Drawing on twenty-eight years as a CDC epidemic control specialist, Dr. LeBaron concludes that we do have the means to emerge from the cruel, lethal paradoxes of this self-inflicted opioid war—which is really a war upon ourselves.  

Someone You Know: Facing the Opioid Crisis Together
Facing the Opioid Crisis Together - The importance of ‘connectedness' within recovery (Cass and Kellen Matthews)

Someone You Know: Facing the Opioid Crisis Together

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 44:37


Cassandra Matthews, creator behind Cass and the City and Kellen Matthews, founder of Philadelphia's Recovery Run Club join our Host Heather Major for the season 4 opener of Someone You Know.  In this episode, we discuss:         The turning point that inspired Kellen's Recovery.         The pivotal role connection has played in that journey, especially with family         The doctor that introduced Kellen to running and how it's led him to multiple 100 plus mile runs, as well as participating in at least one marathon a month in 2024.      A peek into how Cass is feeling about her own first race at this year's Independence Blue Cross, Broad Street Run, and the impact of social media to connect with and grow a community like this.  Today, the Recovery Run Club meets monthly and is for anyone on the recovery journey, as well as a place where loved ones and allies can show up and participate, too.  Hosted by Heather Major, Executive Director, Independence Blue Cross Foundation. Recovery is possible, and help is available. Please visit our website to learn how we are collaborating to address this crisis: www.ibxfoundation.org.  TM 2025 Someone You Know®. All Rights Reserved.  Disclaimers The information contained in this podcast is solely for informational purposes and should not replace advice from a medical provider when making healthcare decisions. This podcast contains opinionated content and may not reflect the opinions of any organizations this podcast is affiliated with. Nothing discussed in this podcast shall constitute or should be construed as endorsement by the Independence Blue Cross Foundation or Independence Blue Cross, LLC of any product or service discussed herein. We will discuss opioid use and opioid treatment, which may be triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is suffering from opioid addiction, please visit ibxfoundation.org/SYK.  Connect with the Independence Blue Cross Foundation! Learn how we're improving the health of the community: https://www.ibxfoundation.org/   Our blog and newsroom: https://infocus.ibxfoundation.org/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/independence-blue-cross-foundation/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibxfdn/ Someone You Know Podcast: https://someoneyouknow.libsyn.com/

The Chubby Bartenders
Alex Arrington #198 Chubby Guys Podcast

The Chubby Bartenders

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 92:27


Podcast #198 | Dr. Alex Arrington: From the Opioid Crisis to Holistic HealingIn this eye-opening episode, we're joined by Dr. Alex Arrington, a doctor of naturopathic medicine and founder of Moon Ridge Medicine, to talk about something close to home — how the opioid epidemic in Southern Ohio shaped his journey toward holistic healing.We dig into the hard truths, alternative approaches to wellness, and how Dr. Arrington is helping people take back control of their health — mind, body, and spirit.Special guest co-host: the one and only Matt Jenkins joins us at the table!This is more than just a podcast — it's a conversation that could change how you think about medicine, healing, and what it means to really care for people.Hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE, and tap the bell so you don't miss more real, raw, and powerful conversations like this.#ChubbyGuysPodcast #Podcast198 #AlexArrington #MoonRidgeMedicine #NaturopathicMedicine #SouthernOhio #OpioidCrisis #HolisticHealingSUBSCRIBE now and join the family→ [insert channel link]Follow us:InstagramTikTokFacebook: Chubby Guys PodcastThanks for watching — stay healthy, stay grateful, and hug your people.

The Entrepreneur Experiment
EE 411 - How This Irish Founder Took On the Opioid Crisis—and rang the NASDAQ Bell - Gareth Sheridan Story

The Entrepreneur Experiment

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 100:13 Transcription Available


In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Gareth Sheridan, the relentless founder and CEO of Nutriband Inc — a pharmaceutical company tackling one of the most controversial issues in modern medicine: opioid misuse. What started as a college thesis and a dining room stacked with questionable Chinese vitamin patches has since become a NASDAQ-listed company pioneering safer drug delivery systems.   Gareth walks us through his raw, rollercoaster journey — from painting houses to fund his dream, to being duped in a million-dollar pump-and-dump scheme, and how he clawed his way back to ring the NASDAQ bell on October 1st with $6.6 million in fresh funding.   If you're an entrepreneur with ambition (and a high pain tolerance), this episode will teach you about resilience, smart capital strategy, and how to build billion-dollar businesses the hard way — brick by brick, and patch by patch.  

Intelligent Medicine
From Baby Powder to Big Pharma: The Dark Legacy of Johnson & Johnson, Part 1

Intelligent Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 37:32


Former pharma reporter for the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, investigative reporter Gardiner Harris, discusses his new book “No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson and Johnson.” It details the unethical practices and numerous scandals that have plagued Johnson & Johnson over the decades, including the asbestos contamination in baby powder, the misuse of the antipsychotic drug Risperdal, the dangerous outcomes of vaginal mesh implants, and the controversial development and deployment of their COVID-19 vaccine. Harris provides a comprehensive overview of the corporate malfeasance within the pharmaceutical giant, shedding light on the regulatory failures and systemic corruption that have allowed these issues to persist.

KMOJCast
04-07-25 Anthony Walsh, a Community Engagement Specialist at Hennepin County, has been with the county since 2015, starting as an intern. His work focuses on addressing the opioid crisis, particularly in the Black community, by connecting community needs

KMOJCast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 8:20


TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart
How harm reduction can fight the opioid crisis: Garth Mullins

TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 42:45


There's a side of the opioid crisis most people never hear—the view from inside. Garth Mullins is a podcaster and author who has experienced addiction, incarceration and loss, and he wants to shift the focus to saving lives. We explore why harm reduction is essential, how the war on drugs has failed communities, and what a health-based, compassionate response could look like.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
A President Who Was “Out Of It”

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 45:04


Andrew Walworth, RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann and Unherd Washington correspondent Emily Jashinsky discuss the spate of new books being released on the Biden presidency, all of which recount efforts to hide Biden's cognitive decline from the public. They also talk about the beginning of the Senate's marathon debate over the budget resolution, and whether politicial pressure from constituents will lead any additional GOP members of Congress to break ranks with President Trump over tariffs. Next, Andrew talks to former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who chaired the President's 2017 Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis. Christie explains why he thinks it's essential that Medicaid continue to provide access to treatment for opioid addiction, and gives his views on the Trump Administration's accomplishments to date. And lastly, Carl Cannon talks to Columbia University Professor of Linguistics - John McWhorter about his new book, "Pronoun Trouble: The Story of Us in Seven Little Words".

The Media Hijacked
EP.218 OxyContin: The Little Pill That Changed Everything

The Media Hijacked

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 81:42


"The Sacklers: The Billionaire Family Behind the Opioid Crisis" – Once known for philanthropy, the Sackler family built their fortune on OxyContin, a drug that fueled addiction and devastation. This is the story of how they made billions, avoided accountability, and left a lasting mark on America.Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themediahijacked?lang=enReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theMediaHijacked/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Lbqa8NqieSOZpTCtxshQwT-Shirts “NOW AVAILABLE”https://www.themediahijacked.com/Every Tuesday @3PM PST/6PM EST Join us on twitch.tvFollow us on Twitch.tv: https://www.twitch.tv/mediahijackedFollow us on www.kick.com/themediahijackedBilly: https://www.instagram.com/youneak/Chris: https://www.instagram.com/sarkastik_jones/Don't forget Rate and Subscribe!! Thanks!!

InForum Minute
Free library event Thursday teaches how to respond to opioid crisis

InForum Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 4:24


Today is Thursday, April 3. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

Impactus podcast
EP 82: Hope for the Opioid Crisis with Dr. Meera Grover

Impactus podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 34:02


Opioids are claiming the lives of thousands of Canadians from all walks of life. With more than 44,000 opioid-related deaths since 2016, the overdose crisis is one of the most severe public health crises Canada has ever faced, and men are much more likely to be affected by addiction than women. There is hardly a day that passes when we do not hear of the fentanyl issue in geopolitical, provincial, and local conversations. But what should the response be from the Church, and how can we, as Christian men, be part of the solution? And what can you do if addictions have trapped someone you love? In this podcast, Dean sits down with a leading Canadian Christian Addiction Medicine Physician who has both a medical and theological perspective on why there is hope for the Canadian opioid crisis. Dr. Meera Grover is a medical doctor with the highest level of training in addiction medicine available to physicians in Canada. She began her work in addictions as a theology student at Regent College. Her work in Vancouver's notorious downtown east side brought her face-to-face with the ethical questions around safe injection sites. She is a frontline worker with intimate knowledge of the issue who has personally wrestled with the dilemma. Her recent book Why I Help People Take Drugs is designed to help people better understand the complexity of stories that each person with addiction brings to the table and to see ways that God works among people with addiction. Join Dean and Dr. Grover for a fascinating and in-depth conversation about a very challenging topic, and find the hope Jesus is bringing to the opioid crisis! As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commission from qualifying purchases on Amazon.ca. Learn more. Copyright © 2025 Impactus. All rights reserved. https://impactus.org/ Check Our Resources for Men: https://impactus.org/resources/ Follow us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter This Is Me TV

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The US Is Suing Pharmacies for Aiding in the Opioid Crisis; Texas Measles Outbreak Spurs Call for Stronger Vaccine Advocacy; Study Finds Sleep-Related Infant Deaths Are on the Rise Related Content: US Government Sues Pharmacy Chains CVS and Walgreens for Their Alleged Role in the Opioid Epidemic Amid Texas Measles Outbreak, Clinicians Struggle to Offset Increasing Vaccine Hesitancy Amid Decreasing Infant Mortality, Sleep-Related Infant Deaths Are on the Rise

Locked In with Ian Bick
Ex-Opioid Addict on the Brutal Reality of America's Opioid Crisis | Amanda Hall

Locked In with Ian Bick

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 82:05


Amanda Hall sheds light on the opioid crisis, her personal struggles with addiction, and her mission to help others break free. #OpioidCrisis #AddictionAwareness #TrueCrime #PublicHealth #OverdosePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #SurvivorStory #hope Thank you to LUCY & DRAFT KINGS for sponsoring today's episode: LUCY: Let's level up your nicotine routine with Lucy. Go to HTTP://LUCY.CO/IANBICK and use promo code (IANBICK) to get 20% off your first order. Lucy has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind. DRAFT KINGS: New players can get FIVE HUNDRED CASINO SPINS ON A FEATURED GAME! Just sign up with code IANBICK and wager a minimum of five dollars to receive FIVE HUNDRED CASINO SPINS ON A FEATURED GAME. Connect with Amanda Hall: X: https://x.com/amandahall33?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004998068732 Website: https://dream.org/ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: https://convictclothing.net/collections/convict-clothing-x-ian-bick Timestamps: 00:00:00 Amanda's Journey to Connecticut 00:04:49 Growing Up in a Judgmental Community 00:09:33 Understanding Addiction and Its Impact 00:14:35 The Importance of Early Intervention and Counseling 00:19:28 Challenges of OxyContin and Addiction Recovery 00:24:38 Separation from My Children 00:29:43 Enhancing Your Nicotine Routine with Lucy 00:34:17 Overcoming Addiction and Family Relationships 00:39:34 Arrest and Detox Experience 00:44:11 Navigating the Challenges of Mandatory Drug Testing 00:48:45 First Shock of Prison Life 00:53:15 Life in a Kentucky Prison: Nicknames and Accents 00:58:00 Overcoming Incarceration: A Journey to Recovery and Education 01:02:53 Journey from Incarceration to Social Work 01:07:41 Foundations of Kentucky Smart Justice Advocates 01:12:32 Understanding the Re-entry Act for Medicaid 01:17:12 Amanda's Inspiring Journey and Best Wishes Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil in the Blanks
[Encore] America's Next "Opioid" Crisis? Adderall And Other Stimulants

Phil in the Blanks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 43:22


America is facing a silent AND growing epidemic: the Adderall crisis. The use of this stimulant (and its generics) has exploded from 35.5 million prescriptions in 2019 to 45 million in 2022. But these numbers only scratch the surface. The DEA warns we're on the brink of our next drug crisis.  America is facing a silent AND growing epidemic: the Adderall crisis. The use of this stimulant (and its generics), known by street names like A-Train, Addy, Amps, Christmas Trees, Co-Pilots, Lid Poppers, Smarties, Study Buddies, and Study Skittles has exploded from 35.5 million prescriptions in 2019 to 45 million in 2022. But these numbers only scratch the surface. A dangerous black market has emerged, flooding streets with counterfeit pills indistinguishable from the real thing. Users, often unaware, risk their lives with every dose. Even legitimate prescriptions carry significant dangers. The DEA warns we're on the brink of our next drug crisis. With 5-6 million Americans using Adderall without proper diagnosis and one in four teens in some schools abusing prescription stimulants, we're watching a new generation spiral into un-prescribed/unneeded use and addiction. Thank you to our sponsors: FYSI: Visit https://FYSI.com/DRPHIL  or call 800-877-4000 Zecliner: Visit https://Zecliner.com  today PureHealth Research: Head over to https://PureHealthResearch.com  and save 35% with code PHIL Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/   Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.  

Be Well By Kelly
329: Breaking Down Big Pharma: The Opioid Crisis, Insurance & MAHA | Brigham Buhler

Be Well By Kelly

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 76:51


In this episode, I'm joined by Brigham Buhler, a passionate advocate for transforming the healthcare system. Brigham shares his personal journey and insights into the flaws in both the pharmaceutical industry and our healthcare system, offering solutions to help us all take control of our health.We discuss the brokenness of insurance, the opioid crisis, and the role of compounding pharmacies in providing personalized care. Brigham also talks about the power of functional medicine and why it's crucial for us to educate both the public and politicians about these pressing issues.Topics Discussed:Brigham's journey through the pharmaceutical industryThe opioid and fentanyl crisisThe flaws in the healthcare and insurance systemsFunctional vs. allopathic medicineThe benefits of compounding pharmaciesEducating the public and politicians on healthcare reformSponsored By:Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/bewell.We Natal | You can use my link, wenatal.com/kelly, with any subscription order, to get a free one month supply of WeNatal's Omega DHA+ Fish Oil valued at 35 dollars.Fatty 15 | You get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout..Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction01:54:00 - Brigham's background05:32:00 - From pharmaceutical rep to healthcare advocate09:42:00 - The opioid epidemic14:06:00 - Solutions to the opioid crisis19:01:00 - The pharmaceutical industry breakdown27:02:00 - Insurance & chronic disease33:32:00 - Insurance companies and patient struggles37:06:00 - Rising insurance premiums41:40:00 - Functional vs. allopathic medicine43:31:00 - Integrative doctors46:12:00 - GLP-1s (Ozempic)47:33:00 - Health Senate roundtable & MAHA52:58:00 - Informed consent54:49:00 - Educating the public58:31:00 - Educating politicians01:00:15 - Taking control of your health01:04:26 - Traditional vs. compounding pharmaciesCheck Out Brigham:https://ways2well.comInstagramTwitter Check Out Kelly:InstagramYouTubeFacebookMentioned in this episode:Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic
Beating the Odds from Gang Life to Changing Lives

Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 36:30 Transcription Available


From an abusive childhood to growing up in extreme poverty and joining a gang at just 11 years old, Jose Rivera's path could have led to devastation. Most of the people he once ran with are no longer alive—but Jose beat the odds. Now, he's dedicating his life to helping others struggling with abuse, mental health challenges and substance use disorder. Hear his powerful story, why he thinks he was able to turn his life around and his advice for others who are struggling in this episode of Grieving Out Loud.Watch Awareness, Action and Hope: Navigating the Opioid Crisis: https://emilyshope.charity/news/awareness-action-hope-navigating-the-opioid-fentanyl-crisis/Send us a textThe Emily's Hope Substance Use Prevention Curriculum has been carefully designed to address growing concerns surrounding substance use and overdose in our communities. Our curriculum focuses on age-appropriate and evidence-based content that educates children about the risks of substance use while empowering them to make healthy choices. Support the showFor more episodes and to read Angela's blog, just go to our website, emilyshope.charityWishing you faith, hope and courage! Podcast producers: Casey Wonnenberg King & Marley Miller

On Becoming a Healer
Caring for Patients or Policing Them? Prescription Drug Monitoring, Doctors and Opioids

On Becoming a Healer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 68:47


Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) were originally designed for law enforcement to monitor patients and physicians for criminal behavior before it became available to health care professionals. Physicians and pharmacists often find PDMPs helpful because they can verify what a patient tells them and will often decide not to prescribe or dispense opioids if they discover their patient has been going to multiple providers and pharmacies. But is that health care or policing? Who benefits and who is harmed? Those are questions we consider with our guest, Elizabeth Chiarello, PhD, sociology professor and author of Policing Patients: Treatment and Surveillance on the Frontlines of the Opioid Crisis. The themes we discuss are not unique to PDMPs. This is at least our fifth episode exploring how the criminal justice mindset has crossed into medical practice with harmful effects. Prior ones include: ·       Opioids and the physician-patient relationship: What are we getting wrong? March 2022 ·       Urine Drug Screening: How it can traumatize patients and undermine the physician-patient relationship without helping anyone August 2022 ·       My patient's in shackles: Can we take these off? April 2023 ·       Drug testing at time of birth: How physicians are co-opted into harming families while thinking they are doing the right thing. Nov 2023

Heterodox Out Loud
How Trump's Policy Shift is Reshaping Scientific Research with Ivan Oransky | Ep 31

Heterodox Out Loud

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 61:40


How is Trump's executive order redefining the language permissible in scientific research, and what does it mean for academic freedom? Today, we examine the complexities surrounding scientific research under shifting political landscapes with Ivan Oransky, a seasoned medical journalist and co-founder of Retraction Watch. Oransky discusses the implications of President Trump's executive orders and how it has sent ripples throughout the scientific community, causing researchers to reconsider their work amidst existential uncertainties. Oransky explores the nuanced relationship between government funding and scientific inquiry. This episode unpacks the historical precedents of government involvement in research, tracing back to the 1940s, and examines the mounting challenges faced by scientists under the recent policy changes. Oransky provides a critical analysis of how such directives potentially stifle open inquiry and drive talented researchers away, ultimately impacting the future landscape of scientific discovery. In This Episode:Implications of Trump's executive orders on scientific researchHistorical context of government funding in scientific researchThe impact of political climates on scientific inquiry and transparencyChallenges of anticipatory obedience within research communitiesIvan Oransky's insights on sustaining open and rigorous scientific dialogue About Ivan:Ivan Oransky, MD, is the co-founder of Retraction Watch, the Editor in Chief of The Transmitter, and a Distinguished Journalist in Residence at New York University's Carter Journalism Institute, where he teaches medical journalism. He has held leadership positions at Medscape, MedPage Today, Reuters Health, Scientific American, and The Scientist. A former president of the Association of Health Care Journalists from 2017 to 2021, Oransky earned his bachelor's degree from Harvard and an MD from NYU School of Medicine. His contributions to biomedical communication have earned him accolades, including the John P. McGovern Award and commendation from the John Maddox Prize judges for his work at Retraction Watch. Read HXA's newsletter Free the Inquiry: https://heterodoxacademy.substack.com/Follow Ivan on X: https://x.com/ivanoransky  Follow Heterodox Academy on:Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Fax5DyFacebook: https://bit.ly/3PMYxfwLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/48IYeuJInstagram: https://bit.ly/46HKfUgSubstack: https://bit.ly/48IhjNF

In the Shed with Wes Anderson
Episode 85 The Cartel is the New Costco, NBA All-Star Weekend, & The Unsolved Murder of JonBenet Ramsey

In the Shed with Wes Anderson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 133:30


Topics discussed on this episode include better managing anxiety, USAID's possible role in President Trump's first impeachment, how the Cartel has become the new Costco, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's connection to a botched murder investigation, a Texas medical school using human remains without permission, the possible release of the man who murdered Michael Jordan's father, NBA All-Star Weekend, college basketball, a man living under the floorboards of a 93 year old woman's house, possible Chinese mind control, the efficacy of a ghost hunting app, and the unsolved murder of JonBenet Ramsey.

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EJB Talks: Rutgers Bloustein School Experts
Healthcare, Policy, and the Opioid Crisis: Bridging Gaps in Access

EJB Talks: Rutgers Bloustein School Experts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 19:40


This week on EJB Talks, new Bloustein School Assistant Professor Zoe Lindenfeld talks to Dean Stuart Shapiro about her research on substance use disorders, particularly the opioid crisis, and its ties to healthcare access and policy. She explains how her interest in the field was sparked by the opioid epidemic's emergence as a public health crisis. A particular area of interest in her work is closing gaps in access to treatment, including studying the impact of telemedicine on substance use care. She also delves into her recent study of fiscal determinants of overdose deaths, finding that higher police spending—particularly when linked to revenue-generating practices—correlates with increased overdose deaths. Zoe concludes by discussing the importance of understanding how local government decisions affect health outcomes, emphasizing how healthcare organizations operate within broader communities and policy contexts and further connecting her research to her teaching in health administration.

Business daily
What role do Mexico, Canada and China play in the flow of fentanyl into the United States?

Business daily

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 4:59


President Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China is partly aimed at curbing the flow of fentanyl into the United States, where the opioid is blamed for some 70,000 deaths annually. So how do those countries play a role in the trafficking of the drug?  Plus, we take a closer look at how global car companies are particularly vulnerable to tariffs. Editors' note: Since this update, the US has also agreed to pause tariffs on Canadian imports. 

The Death Studies Podcast
Todd Meyers on grief, anthropology, entanglements, addiction, language, overdose death, opioid crisis, life's incoherence and knowing your limits

The Death Studies Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 79:31


What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Todd Meyers on grief, anthropology, entanglements, addiction, language, overdose death, opioid crisis, life's incoherence and knowing your limits Who is Todd? Todd began his career as a painter, earning a BFA in studio from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.  His interests slowly moved to the history of medicine, public health, and anthropology, earning a PhD in anthropology from the Johns Hopkins University.    Todd began teaching in the Department of Social Studies of Medicine at McGill University in 2020, after previous appointments at New York University–Shanghai (2015-2020) and Wayne State University in Detroit (2009-2015).  He is currently Professor and Marjorie Bronfman Chair in Social Studies of Medicine at McGill. In addition to his current book, Gone Gone (2025), Todd is the author and co-author of several other books, including All That Was Not Her (2022), which follows the life and death of a woman in Baltimore spanning twenty years, and The Human Body in the Age Catastrophe (2018, written with Stefanos Geroulanos), on the history of integration and disintegration in the study of human physiology at the beginning of the twentieth century.  Todd's current work is an ethnography of hate related violence and legal psychiatry told through the murder of a gay man over thirty years ago.   How do I cite the episode in my research and reading lists? To cite this episode, you can use the following citation: Meyers, T. (2025) Interview on The Death Studies Podcast hosted by Michael-Fox, B. and Visser, R. Published 1 February 2025. Available at: www.thedeathstudiespodcast.com, DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.28327976 What next? Check out more episodes or find out more about the hosts! Got a question? Get in touch.

The City Club of Cleveland Podcast
INHERITANCE: Exploring the Underlying Causes of the Opioid Epidemic in America

The City Club of Cleveland Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 60:00


The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that about one out of every eight kids in America grows up in homes with a substance use problem. And according to the CDC, Fentanyl was responsible for nearly 70% of drug overdose deaths in 2022. Now, the film INHERITANCE places us all on the frontlines of the opioid crisis right here in Ohio.rnrnFilmed over 11 years, INHERITANCE explores the underlying causes of the opioid epidemic in America through the life of one boy and five generations of his extended family. Curtis, a bright and hopeful 12-year-old, grows up in rural Appalachia surrounded by love and struggle while every adult in his family - parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins - battle addiction. Curtis's America is a country where people and communities are struggling with an epidemic of substance use disorder, joblessness, poverty, and a deteriorating sense of belonging. Can Curtis break the cycle of addiction that has plagued his family for generations?

Today in Health IT
Today: Walgreens Sued for Contributing to the Opioid Crisis

Today in Health IT

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 8:58 Transcription Available


January 28, 2025: Sarah and Kate dive into the Justice Department's lawsuit against Walgreens critical failures in prescription monitoring and compliance within healthcare. In this episode, Sarah Richardson and Kate Gamble discuss the allegations, the role of healthcare IT in preventing misuse, and actionable steps for CIOs and CXOs to strengthen compliance protocols. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Global News Podcast
$7.4bn settlement over painkiller that fuelled US opioid crisis

Global News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 31:19


US states reach a $7.4bn settlement with the makers of OxyContin, a painkiller that fuelled a nationwide opioid epidemic. Also: President Trump tells international businesses to move to the US or face big tariffs.

AAEM: The Journal of Emergency Medicine Audio Summary
JEM December 2024 Podcast Summary

AAEM: The Journal of Emergency Medicine Audio Summary

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 52:24


Podcast summary of articles from the December 2024 edition of the Journal of Emergency Medicine from the American Academy of Emergency Medicine.  Topics include pulmonary embolism in COVID19 patients, intracranial bleeding, diltiazem in patients with heart failure, vital sign abnormalities, naloxone from the ED, and an interesting case report.  Guest speaker is Dr. Kinda Sweidan.

HR to HX: From Human Resources to the Human Experience
Prioritizing Mental Health: Trends and Solutions for 2025

HR to HX: From Human Resources to the Human Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 33:30


Hey humans! In this episode, I'm diving deep into a topic that's close to my heart: mental health in the workplace. We'll be talking about the latest trends, the challenges we face, and some practical solutions you can implement in your organization. We'll explore the impact of remote work, the rise of burnout, and the limitations of traditional EAP programs.  I'll also share some insights from my own experience in the mental health and substance use disorder space, and offer guidance on how to support employees facing challenges like opioid addiction or mental health concerns in their families. From creating a psychologically safe workplace to promoting work-life integration and offering mental health days, we'll cover a wide range of strategies to help you prioritize employee well-being and build a more supportive and inclusive workplace. So tune in and let's tackle this important conversation together! Stacie More episodes at StacieBaird.com.

BumpInTheRoad
An Entrepreneur Tackles the Opioid Crisis: Michael Vasquez

BumpInTheRoad

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 30:46


Mike Vasquez is a trailblazer in healthcare technology dedicated to fighting the opioid crisis. His interest in the opioid crisis is deeply personal: his oldest son and his best friend became involved with opioids. His son's friend died. In response, Mike and his wife decided to create an evidence-based opioid treatment program from scratch. Fast forward 14 years, and their program has become one of the largest opioid detox centers in the world, attracting patients from across the United States. With the success of their treatment center, they sold the program to a national firm and turned their focus to prevention. Using AI and data from hundreds of thousands of opioid cases, Mike and his team developed a technology that identifies early indicators of potential opioid addiction. By analyzing medical records for patterns, they can intervene before patients become addicted, providing crucial information to physicians to help them alter their prescribing practices. Tune in to hear Mike's full story and learn how AI is making a difference in the fight against opioid addiction. This episode is packed with insights, real-life experiences, and a hopeful message for the future.     What they're saying:   “This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road.” –Pragito Dove   “Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth.”   –Gary Hensel   Learn more at   Follow Bump on: ➡️  ➡️  ➡️  ➡️  ➡️   

Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic
TV Anchors step up with naloxone training to fight the opioid crisis

Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 21:23 Transcription Available


Award-winning journalists Iris St. Meran and Christie Casciano bring Syracuse, New York's biggest stories to light, covering everything from government decisions to crime. This year, however, they encountered a crisis they couldn't simply cover from the newsroom.After repeatedly hearing overdose calls on the police scanner, they felt compelled to act. In addition to anchoring a special hour-long segment on the opioid crisis, the duo took their commitment a step further by completing naloxone training. Now equipped with the life-saving skills to administer Narcan, they're ready to help someone in the grip of an overdose.In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, hear how these journalists transitioned from reporting the news to potentially responding to the opioid epidemic.If you'd like to learn how to administer Narcan, watch this video to gain life-saving knowledge and discover more about Emily's Hope's mission to distribute naloxone to those in need.Watch the full special, More Than a Number: The Opioid Epidemic in Central New York, here: https://www.localsyr.com/more-than-a-number-the-opioid-epidemic-in-central-new-york/Awareness, Action, and Hope: Navigating the Opioid/Fentanyl crisis: https://www.drugfreeisuptome.org/Learn more about Narcan here: https://emilyshope.charity/narcan/Send us a textThe Emily's Hope Substance Use Prevention Curriculum has been carefully designed to address growing concerns surrounding substance use and overdose in our communities. Our curriculum focuses on age-appropriate and evidence-based content that educates children about the risks of substance use while empowering them to make healthy choices. Support the showFor more episodes and to read Angela's blog, just go to our website, emilyshope.charityWishing you faith, hope and courage! Podcast producers: Casey Wonnenberg & Kayli Fitz

The Bright Side
The Surprising Superpowers of the Female Body

The Bright Side

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 30:46 Transcription Available


Did you know that the composition of a mother’s breast milk changes based on a baby’s saliva? Or that human pregnancy has been compared to running many marathons in a row? These are only a few of the mind-blowing findings researcher and author Cat Bohannon describes in her book, “Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution.” She joins Danielle and Simone to talk about some of the lesser-known superpowers of the female body, and clears up some common misconceptions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aspen Ideas to Go
Mexico's Drug Cartels and America's Opioid Problem

Aspen Ideas to Go

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 57:32


The extremely wealthy and powerful drug cartels in Mexico operate with near-impunity, perpetuating violent crime and terrorizing Mexican citizens. But they also bring pain and suffering to the United States by importing massive amounts of fentanyl, fueling the deadly opioid epidemic. Drug lords saw an opening after the U.S. government finally stepped in to stop the flow of prescription opioids created by the pharmaceutical industry. A ready-made market of addicted people just over the border provided incentive, and fentanyl was cheaper and easier to produce than other drugs. Anabel Hernandez, a Mexican journalist who's covered the cartels for more than two decades, joins former assistant U.S. attorney Sherri Hobson for today's talk from the 2024 Aspen Ideas Festival in June. Hobson went after traffickers on the border from the San Diego office for 30 years and prosecuted hundreds of smugglers. The two break down the timeline of the fentanyl crisis and share the insider information they spent years building up from either side of the border. Reuters editor in chief Alessandra Galloni moderates the conversation. aspenideas.org

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Opioid crisis renews focus on expanding access to methadone treatment

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 10:22


While the numbers are finally starting to decline, more than 74,000 Americans are still dying every year from opioid overdoses. Despite that, very few people who are struggling with addiction get treatment. William Brangham looks at the renewed focus on methadone, one of the oldest and most effective medications in this fight. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Today, Explained
A win in the opioid crisis

Today, Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 27:20


The US saw a significant drop in the number of drug overdose deaths. The Trump administration has a shot at keeping the trend going. STAT News's addiction reporter, Lev Facher, explains. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. An addiction recovery billboard in Minneapolis. Photo by Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Change Agents with Andy Stumpf
How Mexican Cartels and China Shape the U.S. Fentanyl Epidemic

Change Agents with Andy Stumpf

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 58:55


On today's episode, Andy sits down with geopolitical expert and author, Vanda Felbab-Brown to discuss the on-going fight against the fentanyl crisis in the U.S. Vanda is an expert in international conflict and non-traditional security threats, with a focus on insurgency, organized crime, and illicit economies. She serves as a senior fellow in the Strobe Talbott Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology within the Foreign Policy program at Brookings. She is also the director of the Initiative on Nonstate Armed Actors and co-director of the Africa Security Initiative, as well as the Brookings series on opioids, The Opioid Crisis in America: Domestic and International Dimensions. As an author, her books include The Extinction Market: Wildlife Trafficking and How to Counter It, Narco Noir: Mexico's Cartels, Cops, and Corruption, and Militants, Criminals, and Warlords: The Challenge of Local Governance in an Age of Disorder. In addition, she hosts The Killing Drugs Podcast. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original. Sponsors:  SPONSORS: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ Allegiance Gold Go to https://ProtectWithAndy.com to get exclusive lowest pricing on the market for select gold bars or call (844) 790-9191 to talk to an account representative. MTNTOUGH Go to ⁠https://mtntough.com⁠ and enter code CHANGEAGENTS to receive 40% OFF - a savings of about $100 off your MTNTOUGH+ annual subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
12/10/24: Romania Elections Cancelled Over Misinformation, Gambling Next Opioid Crisis, Shooter Manifesto Reveals US Healthcare Rage

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 33:46 Transcription Available


Krystal and Saagar discuss Romania election cancelled over misinformation, why online gambling is the next opioid crisis, and what the shooters manifesto reveals about US healthcare rage. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American Thought Leaders
Dr. Drew: From the Opioid Crisis to COVID, the Physician–Patient Relationship Is Increasingly Impaired

American Thought Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 36:37


Drew Pinsky, popularly known as Dr. Drew, is an addiction medicine specialist and host of the TV series “Ask Dr. Drew.” For decades, he has been studying public health and drug addiction in America, exposing its ongoing challenges in nationally syndicated television and radio programs. He saw early on during the COVID-19 pandemic that the response from the authorities would cause unnecessary harm and suffering.“A member of the school board came in and said, ‘We're going to lock the schools down.' And I said, ‘Why? Why are you doing that? Who did you consult with? Did an infectious disease doctor come in and say you've got to do this?' ‘No, it's just the right thing to do.' ... I knew then that was big, big, big trouble,” says Pinsky.He says that how authorities reacted to the pandemic followed a similar playbook to how they responded to the opioid crisis. And in both cases, he argues, the physician-patient relationship has degraded.“The physician-patient unit is so badly encumbered and so badly adulterated right now that it's hard for it to function,” says Pinsky. “There are some of us that can't get over COVID—not the virus—the way our country dealt with the COVID, just mind-boggling.”Pinsky is particularly concerned about the centralization and algorithmizing of medicine.“The young folks are being taught to look at the computer and just fill out forms, do an algorithm, look things up if you don't know—I mean, I don't know how you develop judgment. I don't know how you think about a risk-reward if all you're doing is following an algorithm on your electronic medical record. It's really disturbing,” he says.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Phil in the Blanks
Adderall And Other Stimulants: America's Next "Opioid" Crisis?

Phil in the Blanks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 38:58


America is facing a silent AND growing epidemic: the Adderall crisis. The use of this stimulant (and its generics) has exploded from 35.5 million prescriptions in 2019 to 45 million in 2022. But these numbers only scratch the surface. The DEA warns we're on the brink of our next drug crisis. America is facing a silent AND growing epidemic: the Adderall crisis. The use of this stimulant (and its generics), known by street names like A-Train, Addy, Amps, Christmas Trees, Co-Pilots, Lid Poppers, Smarties, Study Buddies, and Study Skittles has exploded from 35.5 million prescriptions in 2019 to 45 million in 2022. But these numbers only scratch the surface. A dangerous black market has emerged, flooding streets with counterfeit pills indistinguishable from the real thing. Users, often unaware, risk their lives with every dose. Even legitimate prescriptions carry significant dangers. The DEA warns we're on the brink of our next drug crisis. With 5-6 million Americans using Adderall without proper diagnosis and one in four teens in some schools abusing prescription stimulants, we're watching a new generation spiral into un-prescribed/unneeded use and addiction.