Podcasts about opioids

In this episode, we explore methadone maintenance therapy for opioid use disorder, covering dosing strategies, recent regulatory changes, and safety considerations. Why do so many patients fail on methadone despite its proven effectiveness, and how can proper dosing make the difference between recovery and relapse? Faculty: Smita Das, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our memberships here Earn 1 CME: Pharmacologic Management of Opioid Use Disorder Methadone for Managing OUD

If addiction is a disease of the brain, what does that mean for how we treat people—and how we write policy? In this wide-ranging conversation, Stanford addiction expert and policy advisor Keith Humphreys returns to the show to walk us through what neuroscience has taught us about substance use disorders and how that science intersects with law, public health, and politics.From the biology of craving to the limits of autonomy, we explore the tension between compassion and accountability, and what truly effective treatment and prevention might look like.Episode HighlightsWhy addiction isn't just a moral failure—and how brain science explains drug-seeking behaviorThe biological pathways affected by opioids, alcohol, and stimulants—and why some drugs are harder to treatWhat makes some people more vulnerable to addiction than othersWhy effective addiction policy must account for impaired decision-makingHow policy can—and can't—respond to the scienceThe promise and limitations of brain stimulation, psychedelics, and medications like naloxoneWhy prevention—especially for teens—is key to long-term changeWhat a more human, effective, and science-based future could look likeResources & LinksLearn more about Keith HumphreysLearn about the Stanford Network on Addiction PolicyRead about the NeuroChoice Initiative at Stanford's Wu Tsai Neurosciences InstituteNIH resources on addiction science and treatmentRead Humphreys' 2024 report on "The rise and fall of Pacific Northwest drug policy reform, 2020–2024" (Brookings Institution, 2024)Read about CARE Courts ( "New California Court for the Mentally Ill Tests a State's Liberal Values", New York Times, 2024)Read Humphreys' 2025 Op-Ed: "Does harm reduction still have a future in San Francisco?" (SF Chronicle, 2025)Read a policy summary, "Blue states change course on mental health policies" (Axios, 2025)We want to hear from your neurons! Email us at at neuronspodcast@stanford.eduSend us a text!Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying our show, please take a moment to give us a review on your podcast app of choice and share this episode with your friends. That's how we grow as a show and bring the stories of the frontiers of neuroscience to a wider audience. Learn more about the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Some counties are using opioid settlement funds to pay jail bills and in the southern part of the state, the story of one restaurant struggling to recover from February floods. The post Paying Jail Bills With Opioid Funds And Flood Recovery Efforts In Welch, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Discover how stimulating specific points on the ear can dramatically reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms through an FDA-approved device called the ST Genesis. Shelley Halligan, President of Speranza Therapeutics, explains the science behind percutaneous nerve field stimulation and its remarkable effects on patients struggling with addiction.• The device works by targeting cranial nerves in the ear to activate the parasympathetic nervous system• Small electrical pulses delivered continuously for five days can significantly reduce withdrawal symptoms• Clinical applications include shortening the waiting period before starting Suboxone treatment• The technology may help prevent precipitated withdrawal, a major barrier to recovery• Patient case studies show dramatic symptom reduction within minutes of application• Preliminary evidence suggests effectiveness for alcohol and other substance withdrawals• Research is underway to develop a 10-day version specifically for fentanyl withdrawal• The device empowers patients by giving them more control over their treatment timeline• Implementation in emergency settings could transform overdose follow-up care• Healthcare providers can receive free training to incorporate this technology into practiceVisit speranzatherapeutics.com to learn more about the ST Genesis device and provider training opportunities.To contact Dr. Grover: ammadeasy@fastmail.com

This series of talks hits upon one of the longstanding themes of TopMedTalk, opioids and opioid reduction in a perioperative setting. We discuss the opioid epidemic, the issue of persistent opioid use after surgery, and strategies for opioid reduction. Topics include historical usage, the dangers of high-dose opioids, and alternative pain management techniques such as opioid-free anesthesia and multimodal analgesia. The discussion also highlights the importance of ongoing research, patient education, and evidence-based practices to minimize the side effects of opioids while ensuring effective pain management. Presented by Tim Miller, Professor of Anesthesiology at Duke University Medical Center. Tim completed his training in Nottingham, UK followed by a fellowship in cardiothoracic anaesthesia at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, UK. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

If you're a regular NPR listener, you know that our organization is under serious threat. The House of Representatives recently approved a request from President Trump to cut funding to the broadcast network. While this could be a major blow to all stations, the smaller ones are most at risk. Oftentimes,  it's just a small team of people bringing news to an underrepresented region. Or in this case,  just one person. Jeff Ferrell is the news director and sole full-time staff member at Red River Radio KDAQ in Shreveport, Louisiana. He walks us through his 13-hour day and shares how budget cuts could impact his station.Louisiana's feral hog population is approaching 1 million, and the invasive species is  wreaking havoc  across the state by destroying property and crops.  Now experts warn they're causing major erosion along the coastline.State wildlife veterinarian Jonathon Roberts joins to discuss challenges with reigning them in, and possible solutions.Millions of Americans have been locked up in the “War on Drugs.” Despite the staggering death toll of the opioid crisis, the U.S. continues to treat drug use largely as a criminal issue. But as the Gulf States Newsroom's Drew Hawkins reports, other countries like the Netherlands have taken a different approach.—Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We receive production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his visit to Washington D.C. where he lobbied for legislation to help those who are recovering from opioid addiction. Then, Dr. Elliott answers medication questions from listeners.

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Jennifer Chase is a trauma-informed life coach, speaker, and advocate for families navigating addiction and generational trauma. She became addicted to opiates after brain surgery and chronic pain. Her addiction collided with motherhood the day her son admitted he had taken her pills. That was the moment she realized she had become his drug dealer.She grew up in a family filled with addiction. She was sexually abused by her grandfather and never felt protected by her parents. Opiates weren't the problem. They were the solution that helped her survive decades of trauma.She checked into rehab thinking she could save her son and learned the only way to save him was to save herself. This conversation is about addiction, recovery, family healing, setting boundaries, and forgiving the people who had no business being forgiven.Jennifer's mission is to help others know they are not alone, they are not broken, and it's never too late to rewrite the story.Learn more about Jennifer's work at www.riseaddictionlc.comConnect with her on TikTok: @‌jenchaseStep into Your Sober Era! Are you ready to embrace a life of clarity and empowerment? Let's embark on this transformative journey together! [Subscribe Now ➔] Sam's Sober Stack | Samantha Parker | Substack Want to Work with The Samantha Parker for Content Management CLICK HERE Grab my Sober Travel Tips Guide HERE Check out My Sober Storefront HERE Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@samanthaparkershow YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thesamanthaparker Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesamanthaparker/ Grab $10 off Curious Elixirs https://oken.do/ho7cxduy Shop Ryze Coffee - Grab 15% Off HERE

The Sackler family didn't just create the opioid crisis—they engineered the most sophisticated population control experiment in human history. Behind their billion-dollar pharmaceutical empire lies a dark truth that connects to government black projects, consciousness suppression programs, and the systematic drugging of entire populations for reasons far more sinister than profit. This explosive investigation reveals how the Sackler dynasty's OxyContin empire was never just about addiction—it was about creating a chemically dependent population that could be easily controlled and manipulated. We're talking about deliberate mind-altering compounds, government collaboration in mass drugging programs, and connections to classified research into human consciousness modification. Our deep-dive exposé uncovers never-before-revealed documents showing how the Sackler family worked with shadowy government agencies to test experimental compounds on unwitting populations, how their pharmaceutical networks connect to missing persons cases and unexplained behavioral changes in entire communities, and how the opioid crisis was designed to suppress humanity's natural psychic abilities and spiritual awareness. From their secretive family meetings to their underground research facilities, we expose how the Sacklers became the enforcement arm of a much larger conspiracy involving population control, consciousness suppression, and the systematic destruction of human potential. Their victims weren't just addiction statistics—they were test subjects in a massive experiment designed to keep humanity docile and unaware. Mystery enthusiasts and truth-seekers know that some epidemics aren't natural—they're engineered. The Sackler investigation reveals how one family weaponized medicine to create a chemically lobotomized population incapable of questioning authority or perceiving the hidden realities around them. We'll expose their connections to mind control research, their role in suppressing alternative healing methods, and their systematic targeting of communities that showed signs of heightened awareness or spiritual awakening. This isn't just about corporate greed—it's about the deliberate chemical warfare against human consciousness itself. From prescription pads to morgue slabs, from rehab centers to research labs, this episode reveals how the Sackler empire operated as humanity's drug dealers, systematically poisoning millions while claiming to heal them. The opioid crisis wasn't a side effect—it was the intended outcome. Stream exclusively on Spreaker for uncensored bonus content about the family's secret research programs, or find us on Amazon Music (ask your Alexa about Sackler conspiracies), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and everywhere truth-seekers get their pharmaceutical reality checks. Some medicine is designed to make you sicker—this episode tells you why.

EPISODE: Virginia Tech Is Tackling the Opioid Epidemic with Evidence-Based Practices | Featuring: Shannon Rogers Simpson, VT Extension – Halifax County Topic: What Is Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Why It MattersSEL, or Social Emotional Learning, is the process through which individuals—especially children and youth—learn how to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, maintain healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions. It's not just for schools—these are life skills we all need to navigate trauma, conflict, grief, addiction, and daily challenges. That's why Virginia Tech, through its Cooperative Extension arm, is prioritizing SEL in places like Halifax County—where the opioid crisis has deeply impacted families. VT is equipping educators, parents, and community members with free, research-backed tools; collecting real-time data to inform better programs; and building resilience from the ground up—not just treating symptoms, but shifting systems.Shawn A. Barksdale credits his progress in community and reentry spaces to the one-on-one training and mentorship he's received from Shannon Rogers Simpson. Her guidance in SEL, ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences), and Botvin Parenting skills has allowed Shawn to implement evidence-based programs in correctional institutions—building trust, capturing powerful data, and helping returning citizens gain the emotional tools they need to succeed. That impact is growing—and so is the COPE Project's reach.We know many of you won't “like” or “share” this post—but you are reading. You are watching. And you are listening. Shawn's podcast, Ten Minutes of Truth, is made for people like you: parents trying to hold it together, friends trying to understand addiction, families trying to heal. You don't have to comment to be changed by what you hear—and that's the real mission. To learn more or get involved, contact Shannon Rogers Simpson at the Halifax County VT Extension Office: (434) 476‑2147 or email shannons67@vt.edu. Follow Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale—because your story, your healing, and your future matter.

EPISODE 9: Virginia Tech Is Tackling the Opioid Epidemic with Evidence-Based Practices | Featuring: Shannon Rogers Simpson, VT Extension – Halifax County Topic: What Is Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Why It MattersSEL, or Social Emotional Learning, is the process through which individuals—especially children and youth—learn how to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, maintain healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions. It's not just for schools—these are life skills we all need to navigate trauma, conflict, grief, addiction, and daily challenges. That's why Virginia Tech, through its Cooperative Extension arm, is prioritizing SEL in places like Halifax County—where the opioid crisis has deeply impacted families. VT is equipping educators, parents, and community members with free, research-backed tools; collecting real-time data to inform better programs; and building resilience from the ground up—not just treating symptoms, but shifting systems.Shawn A. Barksdale credits his progress in community and reentry spaces to the one-on-one training and mentorship he's received from Shannon Rogers Simpson. Her guidance in SEL, ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences), and Botvin Parenting skills has allowed Shawn to implement evidence-based programs in correctional institutions—building trust, capturing powerful data, and helping returning citizens gain the emotional tools they need to succeed. That impact is growing—and so is the COPE Project's reach.We know many of you won't “like” or “share” this post—but you are reading. You are watching. And you are listening. Shawn's podcast, Ten Minutes of Truth, is made for people like you: parents trying to hold it together, friends trying to understand addiction, families trying to heal. You don't have to comment to be changed by what you hear—and that's the real mission. To learn more or get involved, contact Shannon Rogers Simpson at the Halifax County VT Extension Office: (434) 476‑2147 or email shannons67@vt.edu. Follow Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale—because your story, your healing, and your future matter.

Gal Vallerius was a seemingly mild-mannered Frenchman, with a wife and family, living in Paris France. However, behind the scenes, or should we say, behind the screen, Gal was known as “OxyMonster”, one of the most prominent drug dealers on the dark web.    Sources: “Dark web”, Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_web, accessed June 17, 2025.  “Dark Web Administrator Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Narcotics Trafficking and Money Laundering”, U.S. Department of Justice Archives, Oct 9, 2018, https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/dark-web-administrator-sentenced-20-years-prison-narcotics-trafficking-and-money-laundering, accessed June 16, 2025  Schaffer, Lisa M., “Underground Drug Trafficker 'OxyMonster' Sentenced to 20 Years”, FindLaw.com, Mar 21, 2019, https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/criminal-defense/underground-drug-trafficker-oxymonster-sentenced-to-20-years/, accessed June 16, 2025.  DAILYMAIL.COM REPORTER and ASSOCIATED PRESS, “French 'OxyMonster' drug dealer who was arrested when he arrived in the US for a beard competition is sentenced to 20 years in prison for running a trafficking operation on the dark web”, Dailymail.com, Oct 9, 2018, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6258439/French-OxyMonster-jailed-20-years.html, accessed June 17, 2025.   Thubron, Rob, “Dark web drug dealer and fan of large beards gets 20-year prison sentence”, TechSpot, Oct 11, 2018, https://www.techspot.com/news/76879-dark-web-drug-dealer-fan-large-beards-gets.html, accessed June 17, 2025.  Schwartz, Drew, “Competitive Beard Grower Admits He Helped Run Massive Dark Web Drug Site”, Vice, June 12, 2018, https://www.vice.com/en/article/competitive-beard-grower-oxymonster-dream-market-pleads-guilty-vgtrn/, accessed June 17, 2025.  “Mustache and Beard Competitions: The Complete Guide”, Beard Growth World, https://www.beardgrowthworld.com/beard-and-mustache-competition/, accessed June 21, 2025.   “Opioids and the opioid crisis – Get the facts”, Government of Canada, https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/opioids/get-the-facts.html, accessed June 21, 2025.  “Understanding the Opioid Overdose Epidemic”, CDC, Nov 1, 2024, https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/about/understanding-the-opioid-overdose-epidemic.html, accessed June 21, 2025. 

In this piece we look at the opioid crisis in the UK and how it has translated into clinical practice. Hear about the history and data behind opioid prescription trends, specifically highlighting the high-risk patient demographics and mortality figures associated with opioid use. Learn how a multidisciplinary approach, taken by the opioid reduction service at Guy's & St. Thomas', helps showcase early outcome data and the strategies employed in opioid weaning. Emphasizing the importance of patient engagement and personalized care we detail the clinic's processes, preparations, and long-term strategies for opioid tapering. The episode concludes with a compelling patient testimonial video reflecting the positive outcomes of the service. Fauzia Hasnie, Consultant Lead, Opioid Multidisciplinary Pain Management Clinic, Joint Lead, Combined Sickle-Opioid Virtual Multidisciplinary Clinic Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Resources: UK National Institute for Health Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines: Overview | Medicines associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms: safe prescribing and withdrawal management for adults | Guidance | NICE US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Guideline Recommendations and Guiding Principles | Overdose Prevention | CDC

Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner at the Vermont Department of Health, shares how drug testing has helped reduce the state's opioid overdose deaths; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO's Senior Director for Government Affairs, breaks down this week's View From Washington D.C. Report on public health news from Capitol Hill; Dr. Ralph Alvarado, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health, shares how he works with legislators to improve public health during this week's deskside briefing on the impact of Nutrition on Chronic Disease; and a new ASTHO blog discusses low vaccine uptake among Medicaid members and the barriers to vaccine administration that exist.  Vermont Department of Health: Deaths from Opioid Overdose Declined Significantly in 2024 ASTHO Newscast: View From Washington Episodes ASTHO Blog: Shaping Vaccine Cost and Coverage for Medicaid-Eligible Individuals  

On this episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Karrington Anderson and Sarah Sample from the MACo Policy team are joined by Special Secretary Emily Keller of the Maryland Office of Overdose Response. They discuss opioid remediation efforts and outcomes at the state and local level as well as recent legislative initiatives from the General Assembly session for combating the opioid crisis. Show Notes:https://stopoverdose.maryland.gov/orf/Follow us on Socials!MACo on TwitterMACo on Facebook

Dr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO CEO, Dr. Scott Harris, ASTHO President, Dr. Susan Kansagra, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Lindsay Weaver of Indiana, Dr. James McDonald of New York, and Dr. Ralph Alvarado of Tennessee, share more from Tuesday's deskside briefing on the impact of Nutrition on Chronic Disease; Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner at the Vermont Department of Health, explains how the state's public health strategies reduced opioid overdose deaths; and an ASTHO Blog Article shows that states across the country are reassessing vaccine policy and public health powers due to legislative changes that impact public health authority and access to vaccines. Vermont Department of Health: Deaths from Opioid Overdose Declined Significantly in 2024 ASTHO Blog Article: States Reassessing Vaccine Policy and Public Health Powers ASTHO Web Page: STAR Center  

Dr. Jarratt Pytell stops by the show to discuss his recent article featured in the Journal of Addiction Medicine titled Post Void Residuals: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Patient Outcomes, and How Not to Get Fooled by Urine Toxicology Results - Article Link: Void Residuals: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Patient Outcomes, and How Not to Get Fooled by Urine Toxicology Results

Monopolies! They're a problem as old as our country itself. On this week's TLDR, we talk to Denise Hearn and Vass Bednar, authors of The Big Fix: How Companies Capture Markets and Harm Canadians, about how Canadian companies got so big. And, we look at a surprising proposal for tackling the problem (at least in the airline industry). Plus, we explore how a new wonder drug could spell the end of the opioid epidemic. And, we watch as the pump and dump gets a makeover for the digital age.This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz, with appearances by writers Vass Bednar and Denise Hearn. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldrThe TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

This piece focuses on strategies for opioid-sparing anesthesia guided by the NOL Index, emphasizing the variability in patient responses to opioids. The importance of monitoring nociception, using advanced devices and techniques to customize opioid dosing, reduce side effects, and confirm the effectiveness of regional anesthesia. Our presenter shares personal experiences from their professional life and case studies, illustrating the benefits and challenges of implementing multimodal and opioid-free anesthesia approaches. The talk highlights the need for individualized treatment strategies in critical care and anesthesia. Presented by Esteban Salas Rezola, Specialist in Anaesthesiology, Resuscitation and Pain Therapy at Hospital General Alicante.

Saving the Sault – Where Truth Meets ActionSault Ste. Marie is at a tipping point.In this long-form episode, I explore the six critical challenges our city is facing—and how we can turn the tide. From economic fragility to the drug crisis, from government reliance to leadership voids, I offer bold but achievable ideas to help the Sault thrive again.This isn't political. It's personal. And it starts with honesty, unity, and hope.

AP correspondent Jennifer King reports on a bankruptcy judge's ruling on opioid lawsuits against Purdue Pharma.

HR1 Dr. Kelly: Lies That Fueled the Opioid Crisis. Medicaid Cuts? Overweight Teens. 6-19-25 by John Rush

In honor of National Safety Month, the Society of Actuaries is re-releasing its very first Research Insights podcast — a foundational conversation that still resonates today. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, Managing Director of Research, introduces the episode, which highlights the findings from the 2017 SOA report, "Analysis of Opioid Overdose Death Trends in the United States." This conversation explores key mortality trends, risk factors, and how actuarial analysis can support public health efforts, especially in tackling the opioid crisis. It's a timely reflection during a month dedicated to reducing preventable harm. Explore the original report here: https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2017/2017-opioid-overdose-deaths-us/ Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org

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

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

The Indiana Pacers will return to Indianapolis fighting to stay alive in the NBA Finals. The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability recently released its annual report highlighting local advancements toward a more environmentally-friendly future. Attorney General Todd Rokita announced Monday that 55 attorneys general have agreed to a settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. Nearly 1,000 Indiana union workers at Duke Energy are preparing for a potential strike. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Receipt of addiction treatment after nonfatal opioid overdose and risk of subsequent overdose: A retrospective cohort study Drug and Alcohol Dependence People who experience a nonfatal opioid overdose are at increased risk of subsequent overdose but is also a potential moment to intervene. In this cohort study, they used statewide data from Connecticut to assess differences in overdose outcomes in the year following a nonfatal overdose by treatment type received. Overall, 56% of patients received no treatment, while 35% received medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) (25% buprenorphine and 11% methadone) and 21% received inpatient treatment (detox and/or extended inpatient). Both methadone (aHR=0.41) and buprenorphine (aHR=072) were associated with decrease in subsequent overdose, whereas neither detox nor prolonged inpatient treatment were associated with decreased overdose. These findings further support the importance of MOUD and the need to increase access to treatment in this high-risk population.   Read this issue of the ASAM Weekly Subscribe to the ASAM Weekly Visit ASAM

Dive into practical, evidence-based approaches to managing pain in patients with opioid use disorder, bust common myths, and explore strategies to support patients. This episode will enhance your skills in providing holistic, patient-centered care. We're joined by Dr. Jessica Merlin, @JessicaMerlinMD (University of Pittsburgh).  Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! By listening to this episode and completing CME, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use disorders education. Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | iTunes | CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com | CME! Credits Producer, Show Notes, Infographics: Carolyn Chan MD, MHS Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS and Shawn Cohen MD Reviewer: Payel Jhoom Roy MD, MSc Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Jessica Merlin MD, PhD, MBA Sponsor: JournalFeed Try JournalFeed free for 7 days — and get 20% off your first year with code CURB25 at journalfeed.org/curb. Sponsor: Freed Usecode: CURB50 to get $50 off your first month when you subscribe at freed.ai Sponsor: Mint Mobile Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at MINTMOBILE.com/CURB

Dive into practical, evidence-based approaches to managing pain in patients with opioid use disorder, bust common myths, and explore strategies to support patients. This episode will enhance your skills in providing holistic, patient-centered care. We're joined by Dr. Jessica Merlin, @JessicaMerlinMD (University of Pittsburgh).  Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! By listening to this episode and completing CME, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use disorders education. Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | iTunes | CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com | CME! Credits Producer, Show Notes, Infographics: Carolyn Chan MD, MHS Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS and Shawn Cohen MD Reviewer: Payel Jhoom Roy MD, MSc Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Jessica Merlin MD, PhD, MBA Sponsor: JournalFeed Try JournalFeed free for 7 days — and get 20% off your first year with code CURB25 at journalfeed.org/curb. Sponsor: Freed Usecode: CURB50 to get $50 off your first month when you subscribe at freed.ai Sponsor: Mint Mobile Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at MINTMOBILE.com/CURB.

The Clark County Opioid Abatement Council awarded more than $5.3 million in settlement grants to local organizations, including $2.75 million for the Vancouver Bridge Shelter Project, which will offer housing and addiction recovery services. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/opioid-abatement-council-awards-2-75-million-to-vancouver-bridge-shelter-project/ #Vancouver #OpioidSettlement #BridgeShelter #AddictionRecovery #ClarkCounty #PublicHealth #Homelessness #Carelon #Narcan #Prevention

In the past few years, as street drug makers increasingly cut fentanyl into drugs like cocaine, there's been a rise in overdoses among people who aren't addicted to opioids. Nashville, in particular, has seen overdoses rise among tourists. The city has worked to get overdose reversal drugs into downtown bars and music venues. We'll learn what the uptake process was like. Also: a bond market checkup and a pullback in corporate sponsorship at Pride events.

Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode, we're joined by Kevin Lanning, host of The Rise Above Podcast, who shares his powerful story of recovery after nearly a decade of battling opiate addiction. Now with 7½ years clean, Kevin opens up about what it truly took for him to achieve long-term sobriety — from hitting bottom to finding purpose through service and connection. Kevin talks in detail about how working with others has been the driving force behind his recovery and how The Rise Above Podcast has helped him build meaningful relationships, spark honest conversations, and stay grounded in the principles of recovery. This is a conversation about healing, purpose, and showing up for the next person in line. If you're looking for hope and real insight into what long-term recovery looks like, don't miss this one. KEVIN YT CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@UCw1nUfBMo7mO3yncTIwOpNQ KEVIN IG: https://www.instagram.com/riseabovewithkevin/ Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalktom/ Ben IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkben/ RRT IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkpodcast/

When it comes to treating chronic pain, doctors have few options to reach for aside from opioid prescriptions for their patients. A non-opioid medication recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stands to change that. A journalist explains how researchers discovered a new way to combat pain with this drug, which a Canadian doctor describes as “almost the holy grail.”

Send us a textWelcome back Rounds Table Listeners! Today we're introducing a new format—the first episode in our Trial Files series, where we provide an overview of a recent Trial Files issue. This week, Dr. Mike Fralick discusses three trials included in a recent throwback issue: opioids versus non-opioids for chronic pain; IV albumin for renal impairment and mortality; and omeprazole before endoscopy in patients with GI bleed. Three trials, 9 minutes, here we go!1. Effect of Opioid vs Nonopioid Medications on Pain-Related Function in Patients With Chronic Back Pain or Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis Pain: The SPACE Trial (00:00 - 2:46)2. Effect of Intravenous Albumin on Renal Impairment and Mortality in Patients with Cirrhosis and Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (2:47 - 4:50)3. Omeprazole before Endoscopy in Patients with Gastrointestinal Bleeding (4:51 - 7:39)What is Trial Files?A free monthly newsletter on practice-changing trials, delivered straight to your inbox-- sign up here! (7:40 - 8:40)Questions? Comments? Feedback? We'd love to hear from you! @roundstable @InternAtWork @MedicinePods

Internal medicine and pediatric physician Charles LeBaron discusses his article "How the CDC's opioid rules created a crisis for chronic pain patients." Charles discusses the 2016 CDC opioid guideline, initially framed as a solution to over-prescription and overdose deaths, and critically examines its actual impact. He reveals how the guideline, despite being based on "low quality of evidence," led to widespread restrictions on opioid prescriptions by states, federal agencies, insurance companies, and pharmacies. Charles highlights the severe, unintended consequences for chronic pain patients, including increased pain, worsened quality of life, and a rise in suicides and overdoses among those whose opioid dosages were reduced or discontinued. He also touches on the devastating impact on cancer patients experiencing undertreated pain and discusses criticisms from pain specialists and the damning report by Human Rights Watch, which characterized the de facto denial of pain relief as a potential human rights violation. Our presenting sponsor is Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Microsoft Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow, is transforming how clinicians work. Now you can streamline and customize documentation, surface information right at the point of care, and automate tasks with just a click. Part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, Dragon Copilot offers an extensible AI workspace and a single, integrated platform to help unlock new levels of efficiency. Plus, it's backed by a proven track record and decades of clinical expertise—and it's built on a foundation of trust. It's time to ease your administrative burdens and stay focused on what matters most with Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

Stephen Knight, founder of Dogs Matter joins our Host Heather Major for episode two of Someone You Know.  In this episode, we discuss: The story of friendship, connection and fostering of his now 18-year-old dog Jade who sparked Stephen's initial idea for Dogs Matter. How his organization uses connectedness to create a safe space for pet owners during their recovery journey. What it was like to grow up in an environment of stigma and why Stephen does not allow it to define who he is today. And the recognition Stephen received as CNN's Hero of the Year. This year, Dogs Matter is on track to help more than 2,000 dogs in Texas alone with more than 80% of those pets from the Dallas Fort Worth area. This week, Dogs Matter will be celebrating 10 years of life-saving impact, ensuring that individuals in recovery can get the help they need while knowing their beloved pets are safe and cared for with their Tails of Triumph fundraising event.  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. 

Caryn Mickelson, CEO of the Health and Wellness Division of the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center, joins the Exchange.

In unexpected findings New Zealand has one of the highest rates of prescribed opioid use during pregnancy, according to new research. 

In this episode, we dive deep into the critical discussion surrounding opioid use versus non-pharmacologic treatments, such as chiropractic care, for adults dealing with pain. Drawing on a landmark study that tracked trends from 2011 to 2019, he highlights both the encouraging rise in drug-free treatment options and persistent challenges, like the staggering percentage of people with chronic pain still receiving no professional care at all. Dr. Langmaid doesn't shy away from addressing the opioid epidemic's devastating impact, and he empowers chiropractors to lead the charge in offering safe, evidence-based alternatives.Episode Notes: Trends in the Use of Opioids vs Nonpharmacologic Treatments in Adults With Pain, 2011-2019The Best Objective Assessment of the Cervical Spine- Provide reliable assessments and exercises for Neuromuscular Control, Proprioception, Range of Motion, and Sensorimotor-Integration. Learn more at NeckCare.comTurncloud EHR- Minimalist design, without being sparse. Practical, yet elegant. Turncloud's design was to find the most efficient path in a day in the life of a chiropractic office. Connect with their team at www.turncloud.com Patient Pilot by The Smart Chiropractor is the fastest, easiest to generate weekly patient reactivations on autopilot…without spending any money on advertising. Click here to schedule a call with our team.Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Discover the best chiropractic marketing you aren't currently using right here!

Sen. Bledsoe discusses FCPS' attempt to raise the occupational tax, a bipartisan bill to promote opioid recovery clears the U.S. House, Kentucky's gas tax is falling again, honoring Kentucky officers killed in the line of duty, and feeding children during the summer.

John and Andie Larson are the father-daughter duo that make up Larson Law Group. They join Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss their journey to creating the law firm and one of their focus being medical malpractice and opioid abuse. Plus, the trio discusses the statute of limitations on opioid overdoses and the […]

In the past few years, as street drug makers increasingly cut fentanyl into drugs like cocaine, there's been a rise in overdoses among people who aren't addicted to opioids. Nashville, in particular, has seen overdoses rise among tourists. The city has worked to get overdose reversal drugs into downtown bars and music venues. We'll learn what the uptake process was like. Also: a bond market checkup and a pullback in corporate sponsorship at Pride events.

This PER® featured podcast includes a discussion with 3 experts on best practices for integrating opioid-sparing strategies into the treatment paradigm along with updates including the 2025 NOPAIN Act. The panel includes members of the care team including the surgical oncologist and anesthesiologist. This program is designed to help clinicians recognize the impact and potential harm of widespread opioid use for pain management following breast cancer surgeries and identify and understand strategies that can be implemented to mitigate the use of opioids to improve patient outcomes.

This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.com Innovative technology solutions designed for behavioral health providers are transforming the way care is delivered, making it more efficient and impactful. In this episode, Ben Lawrence, Director of Behavioral Health Clinic Operations, and Dr. Ben Kurian, Executive Medical Director of Risk Identification and Outreach, from Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), discuss the RIO program's data-driven, multidisciplinary approach to behavioral and medical health comorbidities. They tackle the challenges of opioid management and untreated depression. Lawrence and Dr. Kurian address outreach and member engagement hurdles, exploring digital methods while adhering to privacy laws. Their active partnership with the American College of Surgeons promotes non-opioid pain management strategies, demonstrating their commitment to evolving care. Tune in to learn how HCSC's innovative digital solutions are shaping the future of behavioral health care, improving provider engagement, and enhancing patient outcomes. Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. Ben Kurian on LinkedIn. Connect with and follow Ben Lawrence on LinkedIn. Follow Health Care Service Corporation on LinkedIn and explore their website. 

On this edition of Parallax Views, former CDC epidemiologist and physician Dr. Charles LeBaron joins us to discuss his explosive new book Greed to Do Good: The Untold Story of CDC's Disastrous War on Opioids. Drawing on his rare vantage point as a public health insider (with 28 years' experience at the CDC), clinician, and former pain patient, Dr. LeBaron argues that the CDC's 2016 opioid guidelines—meant to reduce overdose deaths—actually worsened the crisis. We explore how flawed data, political pressure, and a rigid, arguably even at times psuedo-scientific approach led to a policy that criminalized both doctors and patients, neglected the realities of chronic pain, and contributed to the ongoing epidemic of overdose deaths. Dr. LeBaron explains why the distinction between addiction and use of opioids as a legitimate chronic pain treatment matter, how voluntary guidelines became de facto law, and why Dr. LeBaron still sees value in the CDC as an institution and is not using the book to delegitimize it (ie: critique isn't alway for tearing down, but calling for reform).. This is a powerful and challenging conversation about public health, institutional accountability, and the human cost of well-intentioned but disastrous policy.

NPR and three public radio stations in Colorado filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration today. They argue the White House’s executive order calling on the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to cease federal funding to NPR and PBS is unconstitutional. The Trump administration has made deep cuts to universities, federal agencies, and cultural and historical institutions. Their goal is to undermine information gathering and education that doesn’t support the MAGA agenda. Opioid overdose deaths dropped nearly a quarter last year, thanks in part to medicines like Narcan. But the Trump administration wants to cut funding for Narcan, and experts worry that progress will be lost.  Four East LA artists in their early 20s formed an art collective called Asco in 1972, exploring police brutality, immigration, gender, and sexuality. They’re the subject of a new documentary.

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Bryan Hubbard, a prominent advocate for psychedelic-assisted therapies, particularly ibogaine in the treatment of opioid addiction and mental health disorders.  Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-305/?ref=278 Update (May 2025): Days before this episode's release, the Texas House approved a Senate-backed bill to fund ibogaine research through a public-private partnership aimed at securing FDA approval. This vote marks a major milestone in the movement Bryan describes throughout this conversation. Bryan shares his journey from leading Kentucky's Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission to spearheading breakthrough ibogaine research initiatives in Texas. He articulates ibogaine's unique neurological properties, discussing how it can reset brain neurochemistry in 36 hours and potentially treat conditions from traumatic brain injury to Parkinson's disease. The conversation explores the spiritual dimensions of ibogaine experiences, the political landscape surrounding psychedelic medicine, and Bryan's ongoing efforts to medicalize ibogaine through FDA drug development trials, highlighting Texas as the next frontier for this life-saving research. W. Bryan Hubbard is the Executive Director of the American Ibogaine Initiative. He is the first and former Chairman and Executive Director of the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission. He concurrently served as Special Counsel to the Kentucky Attorney General's Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control and was its prior Executive Director. He served on the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health, the Kentucky Child Support Guidelines Commission, Mine Safety Review Board, and the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy's Recovery Ready Communities Advisory Council. He previously served as Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Income Support wherein he led the Commonwealth's Social Security Disability and Child Support Enforcement systems. He practiced workers' compensation law representing Walmart, Tyson Foods, and Tennessee Valley Authority for sixteen years. During his practice years, he observed the predacious onset of Kentucky's Opioid Epidemic amid generational joblessness, poverty, disability, and substance use. He was raised in Virginia's coalfields and is the proud grandson of two grade-school educated coal miners on whose shoulders he stands. Highlights: Why ibogaine interrupts addiction instantly The Stanford study that changed everything Resetting brain neurochemistry in 36 hours From Parkinson's to PTSD: Ibogaine's broad applications The spiritual awakening dimension of treatment How pharmaceutical interests block breakthrough medicine Kentucky's lost opportunity: $42 million for research Texas as the new frontier for ibogaine medicalization Matrix pharmacology: Ibogaine's intelligent mechanism The political war over life-saving psychedelic medicine Episode Links Website American Ibogaine Initiative Instagram: @w_bryan_hubbard X (Formerly Twitter): @w_bryan_hubbard Linkedin Episode Sponsors: Golden Rule Mushrooms - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout