Zach Rhoads
Zach Rhoads
Episode 40: Peter Grinspoon: Free Refills
Episode 40: Peter Grinspoon: Free Refills
Episode 40: Peter Grinspoon: Free Refills
Wednesday 26th June 2019
Dr. Peter Grinspoon discusses his battle with opiate addiction, recovery, and advocacy for better treatment on 'The Social Exchange'. Listen now.
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Get the buttons here!Peter Grinspoon: A Doctor's Battle with Addiction and Advocacy for Change
I thought everybody was going to be looking down upon me, viewing me through this lens of stigma, like, look at this loser, drug addict. So I got a lot of really positive feedback.
Imagine being a respected physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and a Harvard Medical School instructor, only to find yourself grappling with an opiate addiction. That's the reality Dr. Peter Grinspoon faced, and in this episode of 'The Social Exchange', he opens up about his compelling journey. Host Zach Rhoads dives into Grinspoon's memoir, 'Free Refills: A Doctor Confronts His Addiction', where the doctor recounts his struggles with addiction and his road to recovery.
But it’s not just a personal tale; it's a call to action for better addiction treatment and understanding. Grinspoon doesn't hold back as he discusses the stigma surrounding addiction, especially for healthcare professionals. He shares candid moments from his life, highlighting the critical role human connection plays in recovery. The episode also explores Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction, offering a fresh perspective compared to previous guests on the show.
Grinspoon’s insights into the opioid epidemic and the issue of overprescribing are eye-opening, shedding light on systemic problems within the medical community. Medical cannabis for pain management is another hot topic in this episode. As an expert in both addiction medicine and cannabis, Grinspoon provides a balanced view on its benefits and challenges. He advocates for physicians to be more involved in supporting effective addiction treatments, stressing the importance of empathy and patient-centered care.
If you're looking for a thought-provoking discussion that combines personal experience with professional expertise, this episode is a must-listen. Whether you're battling addiction, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in the complexities of addiction medicine, Grinspoon’s story offers hope and valuable insights.