Mary Woods
Mary Woods
Pharmageddon
Pharmageddon
Pharmageddon
Monday 19th April 2010
Uncover the causes, dangers, and solutions to the prescription pill crisis affecting millions on 'One Hour AT A Time'.
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Get the buttons here!Pharmageddon: Unmasking the Prescription Pill Crisis
The perception that prescription drugs are safer than the illicit drugs is a fallacy and is something that needs to have a lot of prevention and education behind it.
Picture this: over 50 million Americans caught in the grip of prescription pill abuse, leading to a staggering 24,000 overdose deaths each year. In this compelling episode of 'One Hour AT A Time', host Mary Woods dives deep into the heart of this crisis, aptly dubbed 'Pharmageddon'. Joining her are Dr. Stuart Gitlow and Dr. Michael Genovese, two experts who shed light on the root causes and potential solutions to this growing epidemic.
One of the most shocking revelations is how the perception of prescription drugs as 'safer' alternatives has led to rampant overdiagnosis and overprescription. Medications like Ritalin and Adderall, often seen as quick fixes, are at the center of this storm. Dr. Gitlow and Dr. Genovese discuss how a lack of addiction education among medical professionals exacerbates the problem, leaving many patients vulnerable to dependency. But it's not all doom and gloom. The episode also explores actionable solutions.
From educating healthcare providers on recognizing addiction signs to implementing public health surveillance systems, there are ways to combat this crisis. The experts emphasize the importance of both medication-assisted treatment and behavioral therapy in recovery. Whether you're personally affected by this issue or simply want to understand more about it, this episode offers a thorough look at a pressing public health concern. It's a wake-up call and a call to action rolled into one.
Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that could very well save lives.