Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
56: Opiates & Medical Cannabis with Peter Grinspoon
56: Opiates & Medical Cannabis with Peter Grinspoon
56: Opiates & Medical Cannabis with Peter Grinspoon
Wednesday 2nd January 2019
Dr. Peter Grinspoon discusses his opioid addiction recovery and advocates for medical cannabis on The Addicted Mind Podcast.
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Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Get the buttons here!Peter Grinspoon's Journey: From Opioid Addiction to Medical Cannabis Advocacy
Suboxone doesn't get you high if you're using it appropriately, and that kind of stigma is killing people.
What happens when a doctor becomes a patient? In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind chats with Peter Grinspoon, a primary care physician who has walked the difficult path of opioid addiction and emerged as a strong advocate for medical cannabis. Grinspoon's story begins in medical school, where an innocent experiment with Vicodin spiraled into a decade-long struggle with addiction.
Unlike his peers who tried the drug once and moved on, Grinspoon found himself hooked, battling the pressures of the medical profession and easy access to prescription meds. His addiction led to legal troubles, rehab, and multiple relapses before he finally reclaimed his life and his medical license. Grinspoon credits his recovery to the unwavering support from his family, friends, and the Physician Health Program.
Now, he champions medical cannabis as a safer alternative to opioids for managing chronic pain and curbing addiction. He argues that cannabis can help prevent people from getting hooked on opiates in the first place and has fewer negative side effects. This episode dives deep into the complexities of addiction, the stigma surrounding it, and the importance of long-term support in recovery. Grinspoon also touches on the role of mindfulness in maintaining sobriety and dispels common myths about medical cannabis.
If you're curious about alternative treatments for addiction or know someone who is struggling, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice straight from someone who has been there.