Weekly Infusion

An Underused Treatment and the Government’s Response to the Opioid Crisis- Ep 16-17 Jun 17, 2019

Today we address the use of Naltrexone as a treatment option for addiction and examine the Government’s response to the Opioid Crisis. Experts include Harvard professors, Dr. John Kelly and Dr. Bertha Madras, Beautiful Boy author/public speaker, David Sheff and addiction counselor Shelly Sprague. We want to thank our guests and special thanks to all of you listeners who explored The History of Opium with us. Produced by Michelle Poe and the staff of drdrew.com.

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How Do We Solve the Opioid Problem? - Ep 15 Jun 17, 2019

Professors Dr. John Kelly, Dr. Anna Lembke and Dr. Bertha Madras plus best-selling author of Beautiful Boy, David Sheff join @drdrew this week as we focus on steps that could be taken to address the opiod epidemic more effectively. Some of these methods are tried and true and others take a more novel approach.

This show is courtesy of SocialCBD. Go to DrDrew.com/socialCBD. On our site and for a limited time you can save 20% at checkout with code DRDREW.

Suboxone – Miracle or Menace? - EP 14 Jun 17, 2019

Suboxone: Miracle or Menace? This week’s installment tackles medication assisted therapy, and specifically the use of Suboxone to treat the disease of addiction. There are arguments both for and against this controversial treatment method. Addiction treatment expert Bob Forrest, Dr. Anna Lembke and Dr. John Kelly weigh in on the topic.

Mixing Opioids and Benzodiazepines- EP 12 - 13 Jun 03, 2019

This week’s installment explores the physicians’ role in the current opioids crisis and explains why mixing opioids and benzodiazepines is such a lethal combination. Our superstar panel of experts includes Dr. Bertha Madras (Harvard University), Dreamland author, Sam Quinones, Dr. Anna Lembke (Stanford University), addiction specialist, Shelley Sprague, and Beautiful Boy author, David Sheff.

The Current Opioids Crisis -EP 11 May 27, 2019

This installment examines the drug companies’ role in the current opioids crisis. Led by the billionaire Sackler Family, Purdue Pharma used marketing, advertising and questionable tactics to encourage physicians to prescribe OxyContin whenever possible. The push to “eliminate pain completely” resulted in iatrogenic addiction. Beautiful Boy author, David Sheff, Dreamland author, Sam Quinones and Addiction Treatment Specialist, Shelley Sprague are this week’s contributors.

Methadone: A Cautionary Tale - Ep 10 May 11, 2019

Dr. Robert DuPont, former White House Drug Chief (under Nixon), joins us this week to talk about Methadone maintenance therapy as a treatment for addiction. He shares his thoughts about harm reduction and illuminates the groundbreaking work that was done in this area by Dr. Marie Nyswander and Dr. Vincent Dole.

This episode is sponsored by Select CBD.

Addiction and Its Effects EP-09 Apr 27, 2019

Dr. Anna Lembke of Stanford University and recovered addict Mike Catherwood are this week’s guests. This episode addresses the processes that occur in the brain when an addiction takes hold. Find out how genetics, the environment and childhood trauma contribute this disease as well.

This episode is sponsored by Select CBD

Opium: The 60s, 70s and 80s. EP 08 Apr 15, 2019

This week’s experts are “The Age of Addiction” author, Dr. David Courtwright, Former Nixon Drug Chief, Dr. Robert Dupont and Harvard Professor, Dr. Bertha Madras

Methadone was becoming a popular withdrawal treatment even as Timothy Leary was calling for people to “turn on, tune in, drop out.” Nixon declared a “war on drugs” and soldiers’ drug use in Vietnam shined a light on heroin abuse. The National Institute of Drug Abuse was founded in the 70s and the 80s ushered in the D.A.R.E. Program.

This episode is sponsored by Select CBD.

Who Is Responsible for Treating the Addicts? EP 7 Apr 10, 2019

With doctors forbidden from treating the addicts they had created, this population began resorting to unlawful activities to acquire drugs. WWII interrupted the opium trade, making it easier for the U.S. to crack down on drug trade, but by the end of the 40s a rise in heroin use occurred, increasing addiction rates. Dr. Marie Nyswander began to champion the use of Methadone to treat addicts. Age of Addiction author, Dr. David Courtwright is this week’s guest expert.

This episode is sponsored by Select CBD.

Addiction “Cures” of the Late 19th Century EP 6 Apr 03, 2019

Drug historian and author of The Age of Addiction, Dr. David Courtwright, joins us to talk about some of the “addiction cures” that became popular in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Find out which famous historical figure blamed all addictions on masturbation!

This episode is sponsored by True Recovery.

From Patients to Criminals: History Of Opium EP 5 Mar 28, 2019

By the end of the nineteenth century, “addiction cures” were everywhere. Many people had become addicts at the hand of their own doctors, but The Harrison Narcotics Act of 1914 was poised to reclassify this hapless population as criminals. During this time, social and political activists called Muckrakers galvanized to expose the fraudulent practices of patent medicine companies. Drug historian and The Age of Addiction author Dr. David Courtwright is this week’s expert.

This episode is sponsored by True Recovery.

Facts and Myths: Opium and Morphine Use in 19th Century America EP 4 Mar 20, 2019

It is widely believed that the Civil War created a legion of opium addicts, but some experts think otherwise. Drug historian and The Age of Addiction author, Dr. David Courtwright, joins us this week to discuss this period in history, as well as the first incident of iatrogenic addiction (addiction caused by physicians) in the United States, and the widespread use of patent medicines that was taking the nation by storm.

This episode is sponsored by True Recovery.

Seeds of Addiction Take Root on Three Continents : The History Of Opium EP 3 Mar 06, 2019

Learn which of America’s founding fathers used opium derivatives, what caused the Chinese Opium Wars and how a young German chemist became the first person to isolate the chemical that would eventually be known as morphine. Expert Kenaz Filan provides additional historical insight.

This episode is sponsored by True Recovery.

The Poppy’s Popularity Continues : History Of Opium EP 2 Feb 28, 2019

Alexander the Great had a pivotal role in bringing the opium poppy to Asia and India. Expert Kenaz Filan weighs in on some of the flower’s more interesting medical applications during antiquity.

This episode is sponsored by True Recovery. Go to drdrew.com.

In the Beginning: A History Of Opium EP1 Feb 20, 2019

Opioids and the problems they cause are in the headlines daily, but this drug’s global impact actually began thousands of years ago. In this series, “The History of Opium,” we will explore the substance’s first known use in antiquity and work our way up to the current crisis. Our first installment features excerpts from an interview with author Kenaz Filan, whose book, “The Power of the Poppy: Harnessing Nature’s Most Dangerous Ally,” chronicles some of the earliest uses of papaver somniferum, aka the opium poppy.

This episode is sponsored by True Recovery. If you or someone you care for is dealing with addiction, you know that finding a treatment option that works for you can be extremely frustrating. The truth is, every patient’s needs are different - and constantly evolving. TrueRecovery.com

And now, DrDrew.com presents “The History of Opium,”

This episode is presented by True Recovery, www.truerecovery.com

WI 56 : Hair Loss Solutions Jan 10, 2018

Drs. Drew and Bruce tackle the topic of hair loss and discuss the most current treatments. They are joined by Bill Edwards, CEO of Regenix, who talks about the regimen that Susan Pinsky is finding success with, and hair replacement surgeon, Dr. Parsa Mohebi. Later, they speak with dermatologist Abel Torres MD/JD, Professor and Chairman of Dermatology at Linda Loma School Of Medicine and dermatologist Dr. Hal Weitzbuch who has successfully treated his alopecia patient, Max, with steroid injections and platelet rich plasma. Get 15 percent off a starter kit at Regenix when you mention Drdrew at checkout.

This episode is sponsored by Hydralyte.

WI 55 : Nicole Angemi Nov 30, 2017

Pathologist Nicole Angemi shares some of her favorite stories from the pathology lab and then challenges Dr. Drew and Dr. Bruce to a round of Mystery Diagnosis. Find Nicole at @Mrs_Angemi on Instagram! See the live video and photos on YouTube/Drdrew and play along!

This episode is sponsored by Alliant University CSP.

WI 54 : Recognize a Predator Nov 15, 2017

Steve Kardian, self defense expert and author of THE NEW SUPER POWER FOR WOMEN, breaks down the mind of a predator and teaches women how to recognize them and protect themselves in vulnerable situations. Elizabeth Smart: Questions Answered: with host Dr. Drew Pinsky airs Nov 20 at 10 p.m. after the two part special Elizabeth Smart: Autobiography on A&E. Go to The Elizabeth Smart Foundation for more details about bringing hope and ending victimization through prevention, recovery and advocacy.

Sponsored by Drdrew.com and Heal.com

WI 38 - Inside Batten's Disease Jul 26, 2017

Dr. Jill Weimer discusses her work on the extremely rare Batten's Disease, a neurodegenerative disease that affects children. Chris Velona joins to discuss his son Sebastian's experience with the illness and his goal to eventually find a cure. CureBattencln8.org for more.

This episode is sponsored by Alliant University.

WI 37 - Who Are You, Really? Jul 19, 2017

Human personality expert, Dr. Brian R. Little, discusses his new book, Who Are You, Really? and describes how "personal projects" influence our lives and can help us to flourish. BrianRlittle.com Sponsored by Alliant University so go to Drdrew.com and click on the banner for more details.

WI 36 - 3D Printed Functioning Ovaries Jul 12, 2017

Dr. Monica Laronda discusses how her team successfully 3D printed bioprosthetic ovaries that enable sterile mice to give birth and how this technology might eventually be used to help humans. This episode is sponsored by Alliant University and Heal.com

WI 35 - Dr Alan Schore Jul 05, 2017

Dr. Drew's favorite guest on his Dr. Drew Podcast. Dr. Allan Schore is on the clinical faculty of the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, and at the UCLA Center for Culture, Brain, and Development. His Regulation Theory, grounded in developmental neuroscience and developmental psychoanalysis, focuses on the origin, psychopathogenesis, and psychotherapeutic treatment of the early forming subjective implicit self.

This episode is sponsored by Alliant University. Go to alliant.edu for more.

WI 34 -The Human Calculator Jun 25, 2017

Scott Flansburg regales us with his astounding mathematical abilities, by using only his brain to make complicated calculations. This Guiness Book Of World Records Holder shares some of his secrets about numbers with Dr. Drew and Dr. Bruce.

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WI 33 - Dr Stephen Porges And Dr. Cheryl Arutt Jun 18, 2017

Dr. Stephen Porges, originator of Polyvagal Theory, discusses the evolution of the human autonomic nervous system with special guest Cheryl Arutt PsyD.

This episode is sponsored by Aliant.edu and Heal.com

WI 32 - Surviving Terminal Brain Cancer Jun 12, 2017

In 1995, Dr. Ben Williams was diagnosed with a deadly brain tumor called glioblastoma multiforme, which is generally terminal. He added his own regimen to the standard treatment, and twenty-two years later, he's still alive. Tune in to learn about what he did to extend his life.

This episode is sponsored by Refillwise.com Text DREW to 22822 and Alliant.Edu.

Weekly Infusion 31 - Othman Laraki Jun 04, 2017

DNA Analysis for Common Cancers is the topic. Color.com founder Othman Laraki describes how his company can help determine your risk for common hereditary cancers

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Weekly Infusion 30 - Dr James Fallon May 29, 2017

Renowned neuroscientist James Fallon talks about his family's violent history and how he discovered that his own brain's anatomy predisposes him to psychopathy.

This episode is sponsored by Heal.com and Alliant International University. Go to Drdrew.com for details.

Weekly Infusion 29 - Dr Glenn Gaudette And Joshua Gershlak May 24, 2017

In an effort to eventually produce transplantable heart muscle, scientists have pioneered a way to grow functioning human heart cells on the cellulose scaffolding of spinach leaves, which closely resembles the organ's veiny structure. Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Dr Glenn Gaudette and Joshua Gershlak join Weekly Infusion

This episode is sponsored by Heal.com

Weekly Infusion 28 - Nelson Dellis May 17, 2017

Nelson Dellis transformed his "average" memory into one of the best in the world. Learn some of his tricks as he regales us with his amazing memory skills. Nelsondellis.com

This week's episode is sponsored by Heal.com

Weekly Infusion 27 - Lauren Marks May 10, 2017

Lauren Marks, author of "A Stitch Of Time" talks about recovering from a on stage brain aneurism at age 27 while performing in Scotland. She talks with Dr. Drew and Dr. Bruce about her recovery and brain function both before and after the rupture.

Thanks to sponsors Alliant University and Heal.com.

Weekly Infusion 26 - Nicole Angemi May 01, 2017

Nicole Angemi returns! Can she stump the doctors? Tune in as Nicole joins Dr. Drew and Dr. Bruce to talk about her work as a pathology assistant and she subjects them to another round of Mystery Diagnosis. Play along at drdrew.com.

This episode is sponsored by Hydralyte & Heal.com

Weekly Infusion 25 - Dr Jun Wu Apr 26, 2017

The human-pig hybrid has arrived! Dr. Jun Wu from the Salk Institute joins Dr. Drew and Dr. Bruce to discuss the successful merging of human and pig cells as the first step to growing human organs for transplant patients. Paul Thomas, CEO of Luscinia Health and a special caller join in..

This episode is sponsored by Heal.com, RefillWise.com, and Hydralyte.com.

Weekly Infusion 24 - Mark Johnson and Kathleen Gallagher Apr 17, 2017

Authors talk about their book, One In A Billion: The Story Of Nik Volker And The Dawn Of Genomic Medicine which chronicles the desperate tale of a young boy dying from an undiagnosable disease until two doctors took a chance and sequenced his DNA in a last ditch effort to find out what was wrong.

This episode is sponsored by Alliant University and Hydralyte. '8pjb9npt'

Weekly Infusion 23 - Dr Annie Negrin Apr 12, 2017

Dr. Annie Negrin discusses current issues pertaining to eye health and vision. They touch on subjects ranging from floaters to ocular migraines. Dr. Drew gets personal when he discusses his own upcoming Lasik treatment and wife Susan's pending cataract lens replacement surgery.

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Weekly Infusion 22 - Dave Pelzer Apr 04, 2017

Dave Pelzer, bestselling author of A Child Called It, describes how hispicture-perfect childhood spiraled into a hellish nightmare of physical and psychological abuse when his mother became a raging alcoholic. Nearly killed by her on several occasions, Dave's case was one of the worst be documented in the state of California at that time. Dave is now a popular motivational speaker who extols the healing powers of resilience, optimism and hope.

Sponsored by RefillWise.com and Hydralyte.com

Weekly Infusion 21 - John Brenkus Mar 29, 2017

Dr. Drew and Dr. Bruce are joined by John Brenkus, creator of ESPN's Emmy winning series, Sport Science. John explains how he and his team use cutting edge science to analyze and predict maximum athletic performance in any given sport. John is the author of New York Times bestseller, The Perfection Point, and creator/host of The Brink of Midnight Podcast.

Proudly sponsored by Hydralyte.com, RefillWise (Text Drew to 22822) and Bergamet.com! Visit Drdrew.com for more info.

Weekly Infusion 20 - Ayelet Waldman Mar 22, 2017

Dr. Drew and Dr. Bruce discuss the topic of LSD microdosing with author Ayelet Waldman, who practiced the controversial technique for a period of one month as a treatment for her unbearable mood storms. She describes the profound benefits she experienced from taking sub-clinical doses of the drug, which she chronicles in her new book, A Really Good Day: How Microdosing Made a Mega Difference in My Mood, My Marriage and My Life. Afterwards, psychiatrist Dr. John Sharp weighs in the subject.

Sponsored by Bergamet, Hydralyte, RefillWise.

Weekly Infusion 19 - Dr Jake Lentz Mar 15, 2017

Dr. Jake Lentz shares his journey from the writers' room to the emergency room this week with Dr. Drew and Dr. Bruce. After graduating from Harvard, Jake moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy writing and quickly found his way to a position at the Jimmy Kimmel Show. After several successful years under his belt, however, Jake decided it was time for a career change and applied to medical school and he is now a physician.Drdrew.com has all the latest podcasts. Subscribe and please tell a friend.

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Weekly Infusion 18 - Marcia Butler Mar 09, 2017

Former concert Oboist Marcia Butler discusses her new book "The Skin Above My Knee - A Memoir"

Marcia Butler's childhood was an emotionally and physically abusive wasteland. Populated with a cold and distant mother, a sexually abusive father, and an older sister (who was also abused), young Marcia found solace only in music. At four years of age, her spirit was forever imprinted after emotionally connecting with Norwegian opera singer Kirstan Flagstad's inimitable performance in Tristan and Isolde. Every Sunday her mother blasted the Wagner aria at high volume as she vacuumed the family home, thus creating a ritual that Marcia eagerly anticipated every week. Flagstad's profound impact on Marcia lead her to pursue a career in music. Ultimately, Marcia became an extremely accomplished oboist, performing at the highest orchestral levels - even as she fought her childhood demons. Marcia Butler talks with Dr. Drew and Dr. Bruce about how music literally saved her life.

Outro contains a public domain excerpt from Tristan Und Isolde courtesy of the www.the-wagnerian.com

Sponsored by Bergamet ProPlus and Hydralyte.

Weekly Infusion 17 - Dr Sylvia Tara Feb 28, 2017

Biochemist and author of The Secret Life Of Fat Dr. Sylvia Tara wasdiscouraged for many years with her own battle of weight gain. Dr. Tara made it her personal mission to discover everything she could about it and its role in the human body. The result is a treasure trove of information for anyone who wants to understand and work with the good and bad types of fat in order to achieve ones own personal goals. She chronicles the myriad physiological reasons that people struggle with weight and enlightens her readers about the many important functions of fat in the human body.

Sponsored by Bergametna.com (Code Word DRDREW for 25 percent off)/ and Hydralyte.com available on Amazon.

Weekly Infusion 16 - Dr Luanne Freer Feb 22, 2017

Wilderness Medicine expert and founder of Everest ER, Dr. Luanne Freer discusses a relatively new specialty in medicine, a discipline that is practiced in extreme geographical locations, emergency situations, and on people who injure themselves in areas where conventional hospitals are not easy to access. Among many outstanding career accomplishments, Dr. Freer founded Everest ER, the hospital at the base of Mount Everest, which services climbers as well as the Sherpa population. Sponsored by Bergamet Pro Plus.

Weekly Infusion 15 - The Return of Nicole Angemi! Feb 14, 2017

Our favorite pathology assistant, Nicole Angemi, returns this week to discuss the health hazards of smoking cigarettes. One of Nicole's passions is teaching people about (and how to avoid!) the many preventable illnesses that we willingly inflict upon ourselves via bad habits. She sees smoking related deaths regularly, and wants to tell you why you need to stop NOW. Also, find out if she can stump Dr. Drew and Dr. Bruce in another round of Mystery Diagnosis. You can play along at drdrew.com! Then, Dr James Erlich calls in to go deep on the Bergamet line of products.

This episode is sponsored by Bergamet ProPlus.

Weekly Infusion 14 - Diagnosis: Current Events Feb 08, 2017

This week Dr. Drew and Dr. Bruce pick each other's brains about a variety of current events. The topics range from clinical trials to prostate cancer to prescription drug prices to Shelley Duvall's recent and disturbing television interview. They also conduct a hilarious, in-depth analysis of a recent confusing text exchange between Dr. Drew and Adam Carolla.

This episode is sponsored by Bergamet Pro Plus.

Weekly Infusion 13 Dr Cate Shanahan Feb 02, 2017

Dr. Catherine Shanahan is a board-certified family physician who runs the Los Angeles Lakers nutrition program. Her book, "Deep Nutrition," is based on the "four pillars of the human diet." In it she identifies and describes the commonalities between all the most successful nutritional programs people the world over have depended on for millennia to protect their health. It encourages the birth of healthy children so that the heritage of optimum health can be gifted to subsequent generations.

This episode is sponsored by Bergamet Pro Plus

Weekly Infusion 13 Amy Meyers MD Jan 24, 2017

Thyroid specialist, Dr. Amy Myers, joins Dr. Drew and Dr. Bruce to discuss her unique approach to managing various thyroid issues. Inspired by her own bout with hyperthyroidism (while in medical school) and the limited treatment options that were available to her, Dr. Myers developed her own program aimed at regulating various thyroid conditions. She discusses the latest in thyroid research and her specific approach to optimum thyroid health, which is outlined in her bestselling book, The Thyroid Connection and The Auto Immune Solution

Sponsored by Bergamet Mega Plus. Music intro Courtesy of Douglas Pinsky.

Weekly Infusion 12 Sean Day Ph.D. Jan 17, 2017

Joined by synesthete, Sean Day Ph.D. Synesthesia is a sensorial phenomenon whereby exposure to certain stimuli results in other senses being triggered. For Sean, the sound of piano music evokes the visual experience of seeing a blue cloud floating, and tenor saxophones "look like" purple neon lights. Sean describes some of the most interesting cases he's seen during his years of research. Dr. Drew and Dr. Bruce discuss the mechanisms by which the brain produces these sensorial perceptions. Sean's book: The Synesthete's Handbook.

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