Tuesday, 23 July 2019 00:00
EP 950B - Bioethicist’s Personal Struggle with Opioids
Travis Rieder's experience with opioids after a motorcycle accident exposes a dark secret of American pain management.
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YOU The Owners Manual Podcast
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 19:38
Restore Me to Sanity
I was picked on quite a bit in school because I was short in stature.
Looking back, I understand I was easy prey. I did not wear the same clothes, listen to the same music or follow the same "cool" trends as other kids. I was an outcast. I was different.
A year later, I found my first escape from reality: alcohol and marijuana. I would soon discover my dad's prescriptions for Phentermine and Ultracet and take them before and during classes. Occasionally, I would steal my parents booze in a flask and sneak it into school.
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RadioMD Blog
Monday, 11 March 2019 00:00
Encore Episode: Overcoming Opioid Addiction
Twenty years into the opioid epidemic, only one in five of the 2.4 million Americans with opioid use disorder (OUD) receive treatment.
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Rewired Radio
Friday, 01 March 2019 19:13
Emotional Sobriety: How I Cleaned Up My Life After the Drugs Were Gone
My first year of sobriety was all about figuring out how to get through each day without putting a substance in my body.
I was sober, but I was bored out of my mind. I was unhappy and I was still evoking chaos in certain aspects of my life. My mind was still swirling with anxious thoughts about the future and regrets about the past.
I’d put the drugs down, and that’s great, but now what?
The second year of my sobriety was about cleaning up what was inside of me. It was about developing emotional sobriety.
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RadioMD Blog
Friday, 01 March 2019 18:50
Common Co-Occurring Disorders Associated with Substance Abuse
When an individual is diagnosed with a substance use disorder and a co-existing mental health disorder, the paired disorders are referred to as co-occurring disorders, also known as dual disorders.
Common comorbid mental health disorders include depression, anxiety, manic depression (bipolar disorder), panic disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Although the association is usually linked with a mental health disorder, the comorbidity may also include a physical health disorder (e.g., heart disease, HIV infection, or Hepatitis C) or other disorders.
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RadioMD Blog
Monday, 25 February 2019 00:00
Encore Episode: The Recovery Community
As we travel on our recovery journey, it becomes a big part of our identity. It’s what we are now.
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Rewired Radio
Tuesday, 29 January 2019 00:00
EP 927B - An Inspiring Tale from the Frontlines of the Opioid Epidemic
Author Nicholas Bush shares how he's healed from the losses in his own life.
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YOU The Owners Manual Podcast
Monday, 14 January 2019 00:00
Encore Episode: The Silent Epidemic
The silent crisis many of us are unaware of is the fact that birth parents with addiction issues are often unable to raise their own children
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Rewired Radio
Monday, 10 December 2018 00:00
Encore Episode: Recover Strong
Recovery is a journey that can often feel difficult and lonely.
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Rewired Radio
Thursday, 08 November 2018 14:35
It’s Not Just a Man’s Disease. Addiction Affects Women Too
According to a report by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, men are more apt to experiment with all types of illicit drugs; however, it also states that women are just as likely as men to become addicted and more susceptible to craving and relapse.
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RadioMD Blog
Monday, 24 September 2018 00:00
The Silent Epidemic
The silent crisis many of us are unaware of is the fact that birth parents with addiction issues are often unable to raise their own children
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Rewired Radio
Wednesday, 12 September 2018 11:24
How My Chronic Pain Revealed My Chronic Addiction
For as long as I can remember, I was plagued with chronic urinary tract and kidney infections. Growing up in a small town, my mom and I would venture into the local family practitioner’s office almost weekly. The doctor would write me a prescription for an antibiotic and send us on our way, without any answers. Essentially we were treating the symptoms but never curing the ailment.
Much like the addiction that was soon to come, I remember the pain eroding my quality of life. I’d spend hours crying, running into the bathroom, and begging for relief. One day, I went for my routine office visit and I was greeted by a fill-in doctor. Anxiously annoyed, I updated the doctor on my medical history. He quickly realized that my frequent visits warranted further investigation.
Finally, someone validated my pain.
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RadioMD Blog
Monday, 02 July 2018 00:00
The Recovery Community
As we travel on our recovery journey, it becomes a big part of our identity. It’s what we are now.
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Rewired Radio
Monday, 04 June 2018 00:00
Overcoming Opioid Addiction
Twenty years into the opioid epidemic, only one in five of the 2.4 million Americans with opioid use disorder (OUD) receive treatment.
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Rewired Radio
Monday, 09 April 2018 18:23
Benefits of Equine-Assisted Therapy
Horses are majestic creatures.
Just being around them is enough to give you a sense of peaceful relaxation. Those who own horses glean the stress-reducing benefits that come along with caring for these animals.
And now, even people who don’t own horses can experience therapeutic benefits through Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAP).
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RadioMD Blog
Monday, 06 November 2017 00:00
Recover Strong
Recovery is a journey that can often feel difficult and lonely.
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Rewired Radio
Tuesday, 24 October 2017 17:10
Is It Really Our Job to Save the Addict?
Drug addiction is a huge problem in our society. But, is it really our job to "save" the addict?
I don’t necessarily think the conversation should focus on whether or not it’s a choice, or whether or not society is co-dependent, but rather what we can agree on.
We may not be able to save every person who struggles with substance abuse, but we can at least do what we can to lessen availability and move in a healthier direction.
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RadioMD Blog
Tuesday, 10 October 2017 00:00
How the Legal Profession Enables Addiction
With a famous last name and a successful career as a lawyer, Brian Cuban was able to hide his clinical depression and alcohol and cocaine addictions... for a while.
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Talk Healthy Today
Monday, 07 August 2017 20:33
Understanding the Addictiveness of Prescription Painkillers
When you’re in extreme pain, you’ll do anything to make it stop. A doctor tells you that one pill can temporarily put an end to your pain, and it seems like a no-brainer.
Prescription painkillers seem harmless enough. After all, most of us have taken them at one point or another.
However, there are some dangers that come with taking prescription painkillers with addiction being at the top of the list.
Many painkillers fall into the opioid category, which means they are narcotics.
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RadioMD Blog
Tuesday, 01 August 2017 00:00
EP 849 How to Avoid Overdose
About 20 million Americans suffer from substance abuse, and the overdose death rate keeps climbing.
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YOU The Owners Manual Podcast
Tuesday, 25 July 2017 00:00
EP 848 Dangerous Drugs
How does an innocent doctor's visit turn into a fatal drug addiction?
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YOU The Owners Manual Podcast
Thursday, 30 June 2016 00:00
Addiction & Foster Care: Helping Families Heal
Learn how the foster care system is making strides in the world of addiction.
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Rewired Radio
Monday, 20 June 2016 00:00
Addiction on the Rise in Professional Career Fields
Addiction can affect anyone, regardless of income, education, or career.
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Rewired Radio
Tuesday, 17 May 2016 12:00
A Second Opinion with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the issue of opioid addiction in connection with last week’s CNN Town Hall on the subject, as well as the new FDA regulations on e-cigarettes.
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Sharecare Radio
Tuesday, 19 April 2016 12:00
A Second Opinion with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
CNN Chief Health Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta is back on Sharecare Radio to share his take on breaking health news.
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Sharecare Radio
Wednesday, 16 September 2015 12:11
Rethinking Excessive Habits & Addictive Behaviors
Addressing addiction should not be a "one size fits all" approach.
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Naturally Savvy
Friday, 07 August 2015 12:00
Relationship Between Poor Diet & Substance Abuse: Part 1
New studies show that a person’s diet can actually be a greater factor in alcohol and drug abuse.
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Wellness for Life
Friday, 07 August 2015 12:00
Relationship Between Poor Diet & Substance Abuse: Part 2
Certain foods contained in the Standard American Diet (SAD) can actually stimulate natural opiate receptors in the brain and may lead to addictive behaviors.
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Wellness for Life
Thursday, 30 October 2014 13:11
Integrative Addiction Treatment: What's the Natural in Naturopathic?
What if there was a different type of addiction facility that focused more on naturopathic and integrative treatments?
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HER
Wednesday, 29 October 2014 11:00
What Addiction Truly Means & How to Overcome It
You hear the words "addiction," "rehab," and "relapse." But, what does it mean to truly be addicted to something?
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Naturally Savvy
Thursday, 16 October 2014 13:33
Addiction Treatment: How Much Does it Cost to Heal?
The need for treatment far outweighs the resources, which creates a problematic disparity for life-threatening diseases.
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HER
Thursday, 16 October 2014 13:22
Substance Abuse: Trading One Addiction for Food
Not surprisingly, many addicts transfer from one bad habit to another.
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HER
Wednesday, 27 August 2014 11:00
Depression: Overcoming Symptoms & Stigma
People may be thinking about depression; but are they talking about it and actually doing something about the depression epidemic?
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Naturally Savvy
Friday, 25 April 2014 10:11
Shocking Trends Your Teen is Using to Get Drunk
The trend for teens to drink -- and binge drink -- is not slowing down. You might be surprised the ways teens go about getting buzzed.
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The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Friday, 25 April 2014 10:00
Do You Suspect Your Teen is Binge Drinking?
Spring breaks, prom and summer parties are all prime activities for teen binge drinking. Make sure your teen does not become a statistic.
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The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Thursday, 20 February 2014 12:45
The Legalization of Cannabis: Separating Fact from Fiction
Learn the other side of the legalization of marijuana, and separate fact from fiction.
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To Your Good Health Radio
Wednesday, 22 January 2014 12:00
Teens and Smoking: Is Hookah Safer than Cigarettes?
Has your teen tried smoking from a hookah pipe? It's often thought to be less dangerous than cigarettes, but that may be a myth.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 12 June 2013 12:33
Is Your Rx Medication Killing Your Kids?
More adults are taking medications for chronic diseases. But these same meds are linked to increasing rates of poisonings in kids.
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Healthy Children
Friday, 10 May 2013 10:33
Is Sleeping Pill Abuse on the Rise?
Emergency departments are seeing a rise in cases involving misuse of sleeping pills. Could someone you love be at risk?
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The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show