Dr. Roneet Lev

High Truths on Drugs and Addiction

Dr. Roneet Lev

  • Episode #81 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Louis Profeta on Drugs and College

Episode #81 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Louis Profeta on Drugs and College

Monday 11th July 2022

Emergency physician Dr. Louis Profeta talks candidly about drugs and addiction with college students on 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction'.
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High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
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Dr. Roneet Lev
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Dr. Louis Profeta's Straight Talk on Drugs with College Students

If you can leave them with that picture, okay, it resonates with them, it makes them think and make smarter choices.
Imagine being the doctor who has to break the news to parents that their child has died from an overdose. That's the reality Dr. Louis Profeta faces, and it's the driving force behind his candid conversations with college students about drugs and addiction. In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Profeta shares his experiences from the emergency room at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, shedding light on the harsh realities of drug abuse.
As a seasoned emergency physician and acclaimed writer, he doesn't hold back in his discussions, making this episode both eye-opening and essential listening for anyone connected to young adults. Dr. Profeta delves into the societal impacts of addiction, the consequences of marijuana use on future earning potential, and the critical importance of primary prevention starting in childhood. He also offers valuable advice to parents about assessing their child's emotional readiness before heading off to college.
This episode is packed with practical insights and hard truths that could help guide better decisions regarding drugs and addiction.