Audacy
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Opioid Epidemic | Recovery Radio
Opioid Epidemic | Recovery Radio
Opioid Epidemic | Recovery Radio
Saturday 13th April 2019
Join Thomas Hager on Recovery Radio as he explores the history of opioids and their impact on medicine and society.
38 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Opioids and Their Impact: A Journey Through History with Thomas Hager
No drug is good or bad. Fascinating to look at the history of drugs in our civilization, in many civilizations, our relationship to it, the impact they've had, and Tom has been talking to us about many of those drugs in the first part of the program here today.
Imagine a world where the pain you feel has no relief, where medicine is a mix of trial and error. That's the backdrop for this episode of Recovery Radio, featuring Thomas Hager, a historian of medicine and science. Hager joins Steve to discuss his book, 'Ten Drugs. How Plants, Powders and Pills have shaped the History of Medicine.' The conversation dives deep into the history of opioids, shedding light on their transformative role in medicine and society.
From ancient pain remedies to the birth of the pharmaceutical industry, Hager's insights offer a unique look at how these powerful substances have shaped our world. You'll hear about the first opioid epidemic in the late 1800s and the unexpected discoveries that led to the drugs we know today. This episode also tackles the heavy topic of big pharma's role in the modern opioid crisis.
If you're curious about how history can inform our present understanding of drug use and abuse, this episode is a must-listen. It's informative, engaging, and provides a fresh perspective on an issue that continues to affect millions.