This Life 29: Dr Bruce HeischoberThis Life 29: Dr Bruce Heischober
This Life #YOULIVE with Dr. Drew
Well familiar to fans of Loveline and the Adam Carolla Show, Dr Bruce Heischober stops by the show to compare treatment for opioid strategies. Outro Music: "Flash" by Melany Watson.
1:08:10•16 May 2016
Dr. Bruce Heischober Talks Opioid Treatment and Teen Drug Use with Dr. Drew
“It seems like we've gone backwards... There's no way, there's hopelessness, and even in the medical model, we're struggling with individuals that may have chronic pain, may have other issues that come in with marijuana cards, and there's a permissiveness in the house between the parents and the teenagers.”
What happens when you mix a well-known addiction specialist with a hot-button issue like opioid treatment? You get a compelling episode of 'This Life #YOULIVE with Dr. Drew' featuring Dr. Bruce Heischober. Known to fans of Loveline and the Adam Carolla Show, Dr. Heischober joins Dr. Drew Pinsky, Bob Forrest, and Mike Catherwood for an eye-opening discussion on opioid treatment strategies.
They dive into the latest medical models, addressing the challenges faced by individuals with chronic pain and those holding marijuana cards. The conversation doesn’t shy away from tough topics, including the permissiveness between parents and teenagers and its potential harm. They also explore the relationship between drug use and the probability of harm, focusing on the use of Suboxone and the euphoric potential of buprenorphine.
The episode takes a critical look at for-profit primary care and how laws can sometimes work against effective medical treatment. It's an enlightening chat that sheds light on current opioid treatment strategies and the broader implications for society. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of these pressing issues.
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