Michael Walsh
Zachary Crouch
Opioid-Free Pain Reduction
Opioid-Free Pain Reduction
Opioid-Free Pain Reduction
Wednesday 15th July 2020
Discover noninvasive pain relief methods and community-driven solutions to combat opioid use with Dr. Amy Baxter and Jac Charlier on the Landmark Recovery Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Innovative Paths to Pain Relief: Dr. Amy Baxter and Jac Charlier Share Their Insights
One of the things that I've learned over the past years, working with reducing opioid use by pain management, is that of people who become addicted to opioids, do it with pills that are prescribed for medical pain. So if we can address the fear and give them tools so that they feel control over the pain.
Imagine a world where pain relief doesn't rely on opioids. That's the vision Dr. Amy Baxter, a former emergency pediatrician and pain researcher, is bringing to life. In this episode of the Landmark Recovery Podcast, Dr. Baxter talks about her journey in creating noninvasive pain relief devices through her company, Pain Care Labs. She explains how these devices, like Fuzzy, use vibration and cold to block pain signals, offering an alternative to opioid prescriptions. Her goal?
To give patients control over their pain and reduce the need for addictive medications. Joining the conversation is Jac Charlier, the Executive Director and co-founder of the Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative (PTACC). He shares his experience in community organizing for deflection and pre-arrest diversion, aiming to prevent opioid overdose and death among justice populations. Charlier highlights the importance of community voices and consensus in crafting effective solutions. Together, Dr. Baxter and Charlier tackle the opioid epidemic from different angles.
They discuss the high rates of opioid prescriptions, the role of fear in pain management, and the challenges of implementing non-police responses in deflection efforts. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone interested in innovative approaches to pain management and opioid reduction. Whether you're seeking alternatives to traditional pain relief methods or curious about community-driven initiatives to combat addiction, this episode offers a fresh perspective on tackling these pressing issues.