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Ep. 38: A Nation in Pain
Ep. 38: A Nation in Pain
Ep. 38: A Nation in Pain
Wednesday 31st December 2014
Judy Foreman and Janice Kauffmann discuss managing pain, preventing addiction, and holistic treatments on Right Turn Radio. Listen now.
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Get the buttons here!Pain and Addiction: Navigating the Complex Terrain with Judy Foreman and Janice Kauffmann
Having addiction very actively. I think the first thing I would say is it's very, very important to be honest with your pain-treating physician that you have an addictive disorder and that you are on methadone treatment, and that, hopefully, the collaboration of the pain treatment, along with your addiction treatment, would be something that would be dealt with together.
How do we manage pain without falling into the trap of addiction? This episode of Right Turn Radio takes a deep dive into this critical issue. With hosts Abbie Dean and Joshua Bennett-Johnson steering the conversation, they are joined by Judy Foreman, author of 'A Nation in Pain', and Janice Kauffmann, Vice-President of Addiction Treatment Services for North Charles Foundation, Inc. The episode explores the fine line between effective pain management and the risk of addiction to painkillers.
Foreman and Kauffmann share their expertise on the importance of non-opioid treatments and the need for medical professionals to be well-prepared when dealing with pain patients. The discussion also touches on holistic approaches like exercise and meditation as viable alternatives for pain relief. One striking point raised is the gender bias in pain research, highlighting how women’s pain is often under-treated or dismissed.
The guests advocate for breaking the stigma surrounding pain management and addiction, stressing that honesty and collaboration between pain and addiction treatment can lead to better outcomes for patients. This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with chronic pain or concerned about the risks of opioid addiction.