Joining me today is psychologist and cannabis researcher Dr. Jacob Vigil, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Mexico. He is here to discuss his views about the use of cannabis, medical use, research, and his Cannabis Connection University YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBmfdvARMxNMIzh_mH-vxhg

There is ample evidence that involuntary tapering is also occurring across the United States, and without consent. This practice not only violates medical ethics, evidence exists that involuntary tapering without consent has resulted in increased pain and even suicide. We discuss voluntary and involuntary opioid tapering with Dr. Beth Darnell of Stanford University, as well as her current study involving voluntary tapers with patient consent: https://empower.stanford.edu/

Hear a defense attorney’s perspective on the investigation and criminal prosecution of prescribers who treat pain.

We are joined by defense attorney Ron Chapman. His blog can be found by going to:

https://www.healthcaredefenseblog.com/

Welcome back to our discussion with John Burke of RxDiversion.com and the need to ensure access while at the same time prevent abuse. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview involving the law enforcement perspective.

Although there are valid reasons to investigate healthcare professionals, like those who trade sex for prescription drugs, not all cases are so black and white and could negatively impact the treatment of pain and the prescribing of drugs. In a two-part series, we hear the law enforcement perspective from a seasoned pharmaceutical investigator, John Burke of Rxdiversion.com.

A doctor's fear of investigation for prescribing drugs has created a significant barrier to the treatment of pain. Could the reliance on the criminal justice system to solve the opioid crisis be nothing more than politics by other means?

Dora describes herself as an accidental advocate after suffering life-long injuries stemming from a car accident. At first, she was able to manage her pain without medication, but several years later the pain continued to get worse and required medical intervention. Drug therapy was helpful, but after the CDC prescribing guideline was published, her dosage was reduced and led to over a year of suffering.

COVID-19 has already killed over 137,000 people in the United States and people with chronic conditions and chronic pain are especially vulnerable. This episode examines the link between COVID-19, pain, and national chaos. We also discuss the use of bleach in politics, the constitutional right not to wear masks, and bad breath.

Learn first-hand what legendary pharmacist and musician Dr. Jeffrey Fudin thinks of the question we all get asked when we go to pick up prescription, the importance of defining what addiction is and is not, and the team approach to treating pain.

Welcome back to our discussion with Dr. Jeffrey Fudin, legendary pharmacist and player of musical instruments. We pick up where we left off and discuss COVID-19 and the pharmacist, the issue of corresponding responsibility, safe access, and harm prevention.