The history of researching why we feel pain dates back to the mid-20th century. Since then, the field of medicine has begun to better understand why we feel pain, but we’re still learning about how to manage long-term, chronic pain. Dr. Jane Ballantyne joins us today to share the history of pain management and the ways that we can seek treatment for chronic pain safely and responsibly.
Additionally, we’ll hear a moving story from Cassie, a patient in treatment for Opioid Use Disorder.
30 Jun 2023
The psychology of pain
Pain isn't just a physical sensation — it affects your mental and emotional health. Pain psychologists Dr. Wes Gillam and Dr. Matt Schuman explain that chronic pain management requires addressing both physical and mental factors to enhance daily quality of life.
23 Jun 2023
Losing control: The science of opioid addiction
The brain is a fickle creature. When it experiences something it likes, it bursts with dopamine, regardless of whether that thing is healthy or safe for us. Dr. Alta De Roo, Chief Medical Officer of the Hazeldon Betty Ford Foundation and Director-at-Large of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, joins us on the podcast to explain the science of addiction and why opioids are so good at making us chase a dopamine high.
19 Jun 2023
The path of opioid stewardship
Opioids are one the greatest discoveries humans have ever made. Even in the era of the opioid epidemic opioids are still an irreplaceable tool for pain management. Pain specialist Dr. Halena Gazelka joins today to discuss opioid stewardship, long-term pain management and the unique role of kitty litter in the opioid crisis.
2 Jun 2023
Highways through Dreamland: The history of America’s opioid crisis
Sam Quinones has been tracking drug epidemics in the United States for decades. His best-selling books “Dreamland” and “The Least of Us” follow the dangerous expansion of opioid, methamphetamine, and fentanyl usage across the country. Sam joins the podcast to explain how substance abuse has shaped American culture, economics, and healthcare.
25 May 2023
Losing a loved one to opioids
Dr. Mike Jensen lost his son, Andrus, to a substance overdose in 2019. Dr. Jensen joins the podcast to share his favorite memories of Andrus and discuss how education can be a powerful tool to support loved ones dealing with substance use.
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