In Episode #154, Dr. Melissa Durham joins Osi to discuss the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States. They explore the history of opioid use in the U.S., the role pharmaceutical companies have played in the crisis, the unique aspects of opioid addiction compared to other addictions, and much more.

Dr. Durham is a clinical pharmacist at the USC Pain Center, where she established and runs a pharmacist-led pain medication management service for patients with a variety of complicated chronic nononcologic pain conditions. She is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with chronic pain through patient-centered and compassionate care. The value of her unique practice model has been recognized and published both nationally and internationally. Dr. Durham is also a practicing community pharmacist and provides a valuable and unique perspective of a clinician who is both a prescriber and a dispenser.