PainKILLER Podcast Titelbild

PainKILLER Podcast

PainKILLER Podcast

Von: Veterans Health Administration
Jetzt kostenlos hören, ohne Abo

Über diesen Titel

 Exploring opioid dependence in America from the perspectives of subject matter experts in the field and those who are trying to positively influence this crisis.Copyright Veterans Health Administration Hygiene & gesundes Leben
Folgen
  • The Drug Enforcement Administration Taking on the Biggest Opioid Distribution Case in U.S. History

    The Drug Enforcement Administration Taking on the Biggest Opioid Distribution Case in U.S. History
    May 29 2019
    Mr. David Schiller, spent 30 years working for the DEA. He oversaw the DEA’s Diversion Control Program and in 2014, him and his team of nine field divisions working with 12 U.S. attorney’s offices across 11 states wanted to revoke registrations for controlled substances for McKesson’s 30 drug warehouses. Along with wanting to fine the company more than $1 billion dollars, they also wanted to bring forward the first ever criminal case against McKesson for knowingly distributing opioids at the high rates they were to specific pharmacies and providers persistently. In this episode, Mr. Schiller will talk about his colleagues and he uncovered in this investigation.
    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    44 Min.
  • Massachusetts, We Have an Emergency

    Massachusetts, We Have an Emergency
    Apr 30 2019
    In 2014, Ms. Cheryl Bartlett was Public Health Commissioner for the state of Massachusetts. Join us in this episode to hear about her journey with Massachusetts being the first state in this country to publicly declare a state of emergency for the opioid crisis. She will discuss her revelation that opioid addiction was a public health concern, the steps that were taken to gain national attention, and her professional experiences during this tumultuous time.
    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    30 Min.
  • The Physiology of Dependence

    The Physiology of Dependence
    Apr 30 2019
    This episode will cover how addiction is processed in the human body. Dr. Karen Drexler, the National Mental Health Director of Addictive Disorders for the Veterans Affairs, will help us delve into questions addressing effective treatment options for opioid use disorder, as well share her personal experiences with her patients as a practicing psychiatrist for the past 30 years. Dr. Drexler will share her perspectives on policy change and physician barriers.
    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    40 Min.
Noch keine Rezensionen vorhanden