Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Casey Grover, MD, FACEP, FASAM
Unveiling the Opioid Epidemic: From Big Pharma to Synthetic Threats (Bonus)
Unveiling the Opioid Epidemic: From Big Pharma to Synthetic Threats (Bonus)
Unveiling the Opioid Epidemic: From Big Pharma to Synthetic Threats (Bonus)
Monday 7th October 2024
Dr. Casey Grover explores the origins and evolution of America's opioid crisis, from OxyContin to synthetic threats like fentanyl.
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Episode Overview
- Purdue Pharma's marketing of OxyContin played a key role in sparking the opioid crisis.
- The transition from prescription opioids to heroin marked the second wave of the crisis.
- Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are easier to smuggle and more potent, exacerbating the issue.
- Narcan is a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses.
- Better education on addiction treatment is crucial for all medical professionals.
Tolerance is the phenomenon where a person needs more of a drug, including opioids, to feel the same effects
Dr. Casey Grover, host of 'Addiction Medicine Made Easy', takes you on a gripping journey through the roots and evolution of America's opioid crisis in this episode. Starting with Purdue Pharma's aggressive marketing of OxyContin, Dr. Grover examines how this sparked the first wave of opioid addiction. He then dives into the transition to heroin and the alarming rise of synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Dr.
Grover shares personal anecdotes and patient stories, painting a vivid picture of how tolerance and dependence drive the cycle of addiction. He also touches on the troubling ease with which synthetic drugs are smuggled and sold, often disguised in everyday items or even marketed directly to consumers online. Dr. Grover doesn't just highlight problems; he offers solutions, stressing the importance of Narcan for overdose reversals and advocating for better education on addiction treatment in medical training.
His passion for the subject is palpable, making this episode both informative and emotionally engaging. If you're curious about the past, present, and future of the opioid crisis, this episode is a must-listen.