Dr. Mike explains the perfect storm of poverty, availability, and pain that fuels the opioid crisis.

Dr. Mike explains that natural treatments are safer and more effective for back pain according to medical journals.  Also he describes the cause to why insurance companies pay for drugs like opioids compared to natural treatments.  "Show me the money."

Dr. Mike describes how many people die from opioid overdoses each year.  He also explains the #1 cause of disability in high income countries and why opioids only treat symptoms and there are other less invasive safer treatments with better results.

Dr. Mike reviews the documentary Addicted and tells of the many reasons Americans are addicted to opioids.  He also shares common Mind-Body Techniques that can relieve Pain.

Dr. Mike continues to detail the addictive nature of opioid use and their dangers and shares the hotline number if you or a loved one needs help.

Dr. Mike explains more solutions to the overuse of drugs and simple solution that you can start today to help your pain.

Opioid abuse appears to be a uniquely American problem.  Dr. Mike explains some startling statistics about opioid abuse in America.  Also he shares some natural solutions for pain.

In this episode Dr. Mike tells his story of how and why he is obsessed with helping people solve their inner and outer pain.