Themes: Addiction, Drug Overdoses, Opiates, Neurobiology, and Grief 

Summary: 

Since losing a son to opioids in 2014, Dr. Abubaker, an oral surgeon, has been fighting to change how we deal with pain and talk about addiction. Matt struggled with opiate addiction when he was younger and as a counselor has worked with clients and families struggling with addiction. In this episode Matt and Dr. Abubakker  talk about opiates, addiction, grief, and why understanding childhood brain development is essential for preventing addiction within our society.

Links: 

Dr. A. Omar Abubaker’s Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/a_omar_abubaker_addiction_begins_younger_than_you_may_think

2 End the Stigma: https://www.2endthestigma.org/

Shatter Proof: https://www.shatterproof.org/

Addiction Policy Forum: https://www.addictionpolicy.org/

SAMHA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)  A confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year support service