Understanding Opiate Use Disorder, Pt. 1

This podcast episode delves into the serious issue of opiate use disorder, exploring its historical context and contemporary implications. Michael Stratton and Morgan Bowen, both mental health professionals, discuss how opiates have been integrated into human culture since ancient times, evolving from medicinal use to a widespread crisis. They highlight the alarming statistics surrounding opioid overdoses in the U.S., with an average of 142 deaths per day, emphasizing the need for awareness and intervention. The conversation also touches on the role of pharmaceutical companies, particularly Purdue Pharma, in exacerbating the addiction crisis through aggressive marketing of painkillers. As the episode progresses, the hosts discuss treatment options and the importance of understanding the psychological, social, and physiological aspects of addiction.______________________Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous ConversationRelated Podcast: Mike & Morgan on Behind the ConnectionMike Stratton's A Groove SupremeSpotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book