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276 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe Cover2 Podcast is an ongoing series of interviews with people who are making a difference in the fight against opioid addiction. The Cover2 Podcast seeks to raise awareness and to connect users and their families with resources that can literally save a life. Listen to our most recent episodes below, and please consider donating to support this cause.
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Ep. 228 - Pharma. Company Exposed in Boston: A Conversation with Palm Beach Post Reporters Pt. 2
February 15, 2019 18:46 - 28 minutes - 65.3 MBWe frame today’s podcast with Palm Beach Post reporters, John Pacenti and Pat Beall with a clip from the Insys Therapeutics rap video on the virtues of persuading doctors to prescribe higher doses of the company’s liquid opioid, Subsys. This week jurors in the Insys racketeering case in Boston heard the following lyrics from the company’s self-produced video; “I love titration. Yeah, it’s not a problem. I got new patients and I got a lot of ‘em”. That may be the most damning evidence against ...
Ep. 227 - Landmark Racketeering Case Against Insys Therapeutics Brings Up A Familiar Story
February 12, 2019 20:33 - 28 minutes - 66 MBBack in January, the pharmaceutical trial of Insys Therapeutics and company founder, John Kapoor faced charges of racketeering. Allegedly, he and six former sales directors operated a scheme which paid bribes to physicians to prescribe the fentanyl spray SUBSYS, a high-powered opioid pain medication. Between 2012-2016, approximately 908 people overdosed and died due as a result of SUBSYS. Unfortunately, this tale is all too familiar for some. Back in 2007, Perdue Pharma pled guilty to these ...
Ep. 226 - Turning Tragedy into a Triumph: The Roanoke Valley Hope Initiative Story
February 05, 2019 21:27 - 28 minutes - 66 MBAs Beth Macy’s book “Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors and the Drug Company that Addicted America” unfolds, we meet many families, community leaders and healthcare providers that were directly impacted by the opioid epidemic in Virginia. As the crisis emerged, families didn’t know where to turn for help. On today’s podcast, Janine Underwood shares the story of her son, Bobby Baylis’, 7 year battle with opioid dependence and her efforts to transform how people find help in their community. Bobby wa...
Ep. 225 - Improbable Players Change the Conversation on Addiction Using Performance and Discussion
January 25, 2019 23:42 - 28 minutes - 66 MBImprobable Players is a collection of touring theater troupes with a powerful message. Forming in Boston, the organization formed in 1984 and is a form of evidence-based prevention education. They use workshops and performances to address and educate the audience on addiction, opioids and alcoholism. The workshops give students the tools to combat social pressures and find coping strategies that work best for them. The shows are performed by real people in recovery and share true stories of t...
Ep. 224 - Dopesick: The Loss of a Son and One Parent’s Search for Answers - Part 5
January 17, 2019 21:29 - 28 minutes - 66 MBThis is the fifth and final episode of our podcast series on Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors and The Drug Company That Addicted America. So far, we have discussed what made the Appalachia region of the United States so vulnerable to the opioid epidemic and the marketing methods of Purdue Pharma. In this episode we will hear the story of Kristi Fernandez, the mother of a gifted athlete from Strasburg, Virginia and her search for answers in the overdose death of her son, Jessie. Jesse was a former...
Ep. 223 - Dopesick: Humanitarian Sister Beth Davies Inspires a Community to Take on a Giant – Part 4
January 09, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBIn part four of our five-part “Dopesick” series, we have an extensive conversation with Sister Beth Davies. With the help of Dr. Art Van Zee, the two established a community coalition which laid the groundwork to file the first lawsuit against Purdue Pharma. A Staten Island native, Sister Beth is a member of the Congregation of Notre Dame. She has served as an advocate to the exploited, addicted and impoverished for more than forty years. Through her efforts, Sister Beth has developed a net...
Ep. 222 - Dopesick: Bestselling Auth. Beth Macy’s Story of Drug Company that Addicted America;Pt 3
January 03, 2019 21:35 - 28 minutes - 66 MBThis is part three of our “Dopesick” podcast series. In parts one and two, we sat down with New York Times writer and bestselling author Beth Macy and discussed what made Appalachia so vulnerable to the opioid crisis. We touched on Purdue Pharma’s marketing efforts and the impact they had on OxyContin sales, which devastated the region. Today we talk to Dr. Stephen Loyd and Dr. Robert Pack about the transformation of their community, which helped establish OverMountain Recovery. This is an ...
Ep. 221 - Dopesick: Bestselling Auth. Beth Macy’s Story of Drug Company that Addicted America;Pt 2
December 29, 2018 15:42 - 28 minutes - 66 MBPart one of our Dopesick podcast, we discussed the effects that the opioid epidemic had on Appalachia and why the region was so vulnerable. In part two, we will discuss Purdue Pharma’s OxyContin marketing efforts and the enormous impact it had on the region. In 1996, Purdue Pharma more than doubled the size of their salesforce and handpicked physicians who would be extremely susceptible to their marketing. Using data that they bought from IMS Health, they targeted which doctors prescribed t...
Ep. 220 - Dopesick: Bestselling Auth. Beth Macy’s Story of Drug Company that Addicted America;Pt 1
December 21, 2018 15:34 - 28 minutes - 65.9 MB“Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors and the Drug Company that Addicted America” is a look into the opioid crisis as it emerged in, bestselling author Beth Macy’s hometown of Roanoke Virginia. It’s an account that profiles the twenty plus year history of the epidemic and the story of how Appalachia was ravaged by this crisis. Macy began reporting on the events of the epidemic back in 2012 and after five years of research, “Dopesick” was born. This is part one of a multi-part series on Dopesick. Greg ...
Ep. 219 - Why Opioid Overdose Rates Are Plummeting in Dayton
December 18, 2018 17:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIn 2017, it was recorded that Dayton, OH had one of the highest rates of overdoses in the entire country. By November of last year, Montgomery County Ohio, which is anchored by Dayton had already seen 548 overdose deaths. However, in 2018 there have only been 250 total deaths which is a reduction of 54% from last year. To determine what caused these numbers to drop so drastically, the New York Times spent several days investigating Dayton. They conducted interviews with public health official...
Ep. 218 - Pharmaceutical Company Adopts “Glengarry Glen Ross“ Sales Culture of Purdue Pharma
December 06, 2018 17:00 - 28 minutes - 66 MBThe author of Dreamland, Sam Quinones, stated in a blog post “The Purdue Pharma company instructional materials pushed salespeople to ‘expand the physician’s definition of the appropriate patient’ to which opioids might be prescribed, and to develop a ‘specific plan for systematically moving physicians to the next level of prescribing.’” Over the past twenty years, other companies have adopted the same deceptive, sales tactics from Purdue Pharma, including INSYS Therapeutics. Today Greg is...
Ep. 217 - Removing Legal Barriers to Recovery at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center
November 29, 2018 17:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIn criminal cases, legal assistance is a right. However, there is no right to counsel in civil matters, and most low-income Americans are forced to go it alone without legal representation. It’s estimated that 71% of low-income households experienced at least one civil legal problem in the last year, including problems with health care, housing conditions, disability access, veterans’ benefits, and domestic violence. Left unaddressed, these issues represent a significant hurdle to overcome fo...
Ep. 216 - ALTO, Lily’s Place and AnchorED Programs Highlight Supports in Opioid Bill H.R.6 – Part 2
November 21, 2018 17:21 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBOn October 24, 2018, President Trump signed The Support for Patients and Communities Act or H.R.6. into law. This podcast is the second part of our series on this historic piece of legislation. H.R.6 includes support for three successful programs we have featured on earlier podcasts in our series. On today’s show, we’ll revisit our ALTO, Lily’s Place and AnchorED programs to highlight how each of these successful programs got started and how they are making a difference in the opioid epidem...
Ep. 215 - Everything You Need to Know About Ohio Issue 1 (Rebroadcast With New Content)
November 02, 2018 20:12 - 27 minutes - 63.2 MBOn Tuesday, November 6th Ohio voters will decide State Issue 1, a ballot initiative that would reduce drug possession offenses to misdemeanors, so they’re no longer classified as felonies with harsher penalties. By most accounts, proponents and opponents are locked in a dead heat on this important issue. So, we decided to revisit our Issue 1 podcast (Ep. 211), stay tuned to the end of this podcast as Senator Portman weighs in on this important issue. One of the many issues that voters will b...
Ep. 214 - Powerful PSA Aims to Stop Community from Living in Denial (Ohio) About Opioid Addiction
October 31, 2018 19:07 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBOhio continues to have one of the largest death rates due to overdoses in all the US. Just last year, Franklin County had a 47% increase due to opioid abuse. This caused community leaders to come together and form the Ohio Opioid Education Alliance. Their research uncovered some shocking results. It concluded that most people are aware of the opioid epidemic but underestimate the risk to their families. Many parents have the “not my kid” mentality. Only 19% believe it can impact their family...
Ep. 213 - Analysts Breakdown Historic Opioid Bill H.R.6 in Part 1 of 2 Part Series
October 29, 2018 19:32 - 28 minutes - 66 MBRecently, President Trump signed an opioid package into law called H.R.6. Today’s podcast will discuss what this means and will be the first episode of a two-part series that will break down H.R.6. Greg met with Jay Ruais, Chief of Staff and VP of Federal and National Initiatives for the Addiction Policy Forum and Braeden Kelly, Director of External Affairs. The two discuss what H.R.6 will do and how this can help combat the opioid crisis. One of the key points that H.R.6 will do is expand ...
Ep. 212 - Rock Hall Inductee Shares His Story: Clean Getaway
October 25, 2018 18:30 - 28 minutes - 66 MBThe lifestyle of the music industry has proven deadly for so many people over the years. Wikipedia lists the names of over 100 pop artists who have lost their lives to overdose since the 60s. Greg’s guest today knows the story all too well having been the lead guitarist for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts during their hey-day. Ricky Byrd was living the life of a rock star until he almost lost his life and decided it was time to get clean. Today, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inductee Ricky Byrd ...
Ep. 211 - Everything You Need to Know About Ohio Issue 1
October 17, 2018 18:46 - 51 minutes - 117 MBOne of the many issues that voters will be deciding on this fall is Ohio Issue 1. This issue reduces drug possession to a misdemeanor. Currently classified as a felony, this would significantly reduce sentencing and eliminate jail time in some instances. Some say this could keep 10,000 people out of Ohio prisons but opponents of Issue 1 say it would actually be close to half of that. Out-of-state billionaires are actually backing Issue 1, including Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan....
Ep. 210 - What You Don’t Know About the Opioid Multidistrict Litigation in Cleveland, Ohio
October 12, 2018 16:01 - 28 minutes - 66 MBThere have now been over 1,300 opioid lawsuits filed by states, cities, countries, Native American tribes and labor unions throughout our country. The New York Times said resolving these lawsuits could be the most daunting legal challenge our nation has faced. Last December all the opioid cases filed in federal court across the country were consolidated into what’s called multidistrict litigation or an MDL, to be presided over by a single judge in Cleveland, Ohio and his name is Judge Dan Pol...
Ep. 209 - Can Mathematical Modeling Reduce the Death Toll from the Opioid Epidemic?
October 03, 2018 16:00 - 28 minutes - 66 MBStanford University researchers developed a mathematical model that could help public health officials and policymakers decrease the effects of the opioid epidemic, which took the lives of roughly 49,000 Americans in 2017. The model includes data about addictions, prescriptions and overdoses in the United States which can be used for “what if” scenarios similar to those that business leaders run through to project how changing product features or prices affect sales and profits, said Margar...
Ep. 208 - There’s Help Finding Reputable Treatment Resources
September 28, 2018 16:34 - 28 minutes - 66 MBTreatment for addiction and rehabilitation is currently a $35 billion dollar industry and continues to climb. There are many honest and reputable organizations out there, but some are unfortunately often seeking personal gain from individuals who are in crisis. They exploit those seeking treatment with addiction treatment scams and those suffering from Substance Use Disorder (SUD) when people are most vulnerable. For today’s podcast, Greg met with Dan Sevigny, Mental Health Coach, and Co-Fo...
Ep. 207 - USA Today Editor Shares Story of His Son’s Overdose to Help Others
September 25, 2018 00:00 - 28 minutes - 66 MBThe opioid epidemic has devastated our country claiming many loved ones along the way. Back in November of 2017, Bill Sternberg, USA Today editorial page Editor, lost his son Scott to an overdose. Through his grief, Bill decided to share Scott’s story in an attempt to help spread awareness and possibly help others struggling with this disease. Scott was prescribed a 30-day prescription for opioids coming off an emergency surgical procedure. Although it was considered common practice, this i...
Ep. 206 - The Nationwide Substance-Free Workplace Program Keeps Employees Protected
September 20, 2018 19:03 - 28 minutes - 66 MBBack in 2015, The White House confirmed that the opioid epidemic cost America around $504 billion. Employees with pain medication use disorder cost organizations more than three times the average worker. This has caused a new crisis to emerge in today’s economy. There aren’t enough workers who are able to pass a drug test to fill all of the available openings. Other than the skyrocketing cost of employee healthcare, absenteeism and high turnover rates have also plagued companies throughout Am...
Ep. 205 - “American Fix” Author Ryan Hampton Profiles Addiction Across America
September 17, 2018 18:12 - 28 minutes - 65.9 MBAlmost every single American has been impacted by the opioid crisis. Whether it’s a friend, loved one or our own personal struggle with addiction, the epidemic has affected millions in this nation. The book "American Fix" is a sort-of memoir of Ryan Hampton’s struggle with opioid abuse and his journey. Hampton is a National Addiction Recovery Advocate, as well as a former White House staffer who has dedicated his life to exposing and ending this crisis. In “American Fix,” Hampton calls for ...
Ep. 204 - Highlights from the “Opioids: A Crisis Still Facing Our Entire Community” Conference Pt. 2
September 14, 2018 17:51 - 28 minutes - 66.1 MBSince the birth of the U.S. Attorney’s Heroin and Opioid Task Force, there have been many advancements in the fight against opioid abuse. One of their many achievements is the availability of Narcan and making it more widespread throughout communities. Also, law enforcement has developed new protocols for booking drug traffickers and hospitals have furthered education with their physicians in an attempt to change prescribing practices. In this second half of this two-part series, Greg contin...
Ep. 203 - Highlights from the “Opioids: A Crisis Still Facing Our Entire Community” Conference Pt. 1
September 11, 2018 19:40 - 28 minutes - 66 MBIn late 2013, many of Northeast Ohio’s leading institutions joined forces to formulate a Community Action Plan, a document to serve as a master plan for communities as they move forward in their fight against the opioid epidemic. The Action Plan was divided into four categories which eventually morphed into four subcommittees: Education and Prevention, Healthcare Policy and Treatment; Law Enforcement; and Data and Analysis. This group that formulated the Action Plan continued to meet every mo...
Ep. 202 - Drug Safe Hudson: Discreet, Confidential Help
August 28, 2018 20:34 - 21 minutes - 48.4 MBA common misconception among drug and alcohol addiction is that abusers typically live in poor or lower-middle-class neighborhoods. Part of the reason is that people tend to associate drug and alcohol addiction with financial stress, lack of treatment resources and insufficient education on substance abuse. However, recent studies have shown this is not the case. The addiction statistics actually increase among higher-income neighborhoods, although many don’t want to acknowledge it as an epid...
Ep. 201 - Getting Treatment Guidelines in Sync with Insurance Coverage
August 24, 2018 20:04 - 28 minutes - 66 MBOne of the major contributing factors to the opioid epidemic has been linked to the over-prescribing of opioids for pain relief. Treatment methods, such as chiropractic care, have been offered in many states as an alternative to prescribing opioids. Chiropractors practicing in Ohio participated in a recent survey regarding coverage from Ohio’s largest payers. The results were alarming. According to the statistics, both public and private payers favor opioid prescriptions over alternative trea...
Ep. 200 - Cover2 Celebrates 200th Episode on the “People, Places and Things” Podcast Series
August 21, 2018 20:05 - 28 minutes - 66 MBCompleting over 200 podcasts, Cover2 Resources has had many fascinating guests over the years who represent organizations and programs that are making a difference fighting the opioid crisis. Whether these organizations use the judicial system, personalized treatment or support groups, they are designed to bring hope to those suffering from addiction and start them down the path of recovery. In this episode, we look back at various podcasts that discuss a variety of treatment programs and m...
Ep. 199 - Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Init. Offers Alternative to Justice System
August 15, 2018 20:34 - 28 minutes - 66 MBWe’ve profiled many programs on our series that are designed to get people into treatment for substance use disorder. We’ve done episodes on QRT teams in Colerain Ohio, the DART program in Toledo, the PAARI program from Gloucester, Massachusetts, Safe Stations in Manchester, New Hampshire and AnchorED in Providence, Rhode Island. The goal of each of these programs is to get people get into treatment. But what if they’re not ready? Today Greg interviews Brendan Cox, the Director of Policing St...
Ep. 198 - The “Pathways to Employment Program” Combats the Opioid Epidemic and Unemployment Rates
August 10, 2018 16:00 - 28 minutes - 66 MBThe impact of the opioid epidemic continues to change faces and affect our nation. One area that has been devastated by the crisis specifically is corporate America. With the economy growing, it has been a struggle to fill all the available positions with qualified candidates who can pass a drug test. An organization in Richmond, Indiana has taken a new approach to this issue. In February 2018, Belden, Inc. launched an innovative new work program to offer treatment to applicants who initial...
Ep. 197 - How the Packard Institute of Akron, OH Changed the Model of Recovery
August 02, 2018 16:00 - 28 minutes - 66 MBIn the second half of 2016, the opioid epidemic ravaged Northeast Ohio as bad as anywhere in the country. It was said that 130 Summit County residents per week sought help after overdosing. On this podcast, Greg met with Raynard Packard, founder of the Packard Institute. Launching in 2007, the aim of the Packard Institute was to change the shape and form of recovery. Packard grew tired of the failing treatment plans that facilities provide for their patients. These traditional programs foll...
Ep. 196 - A Network of Providers Collaborate and Transform Addiction Treatment in Ohio and Kentucky
July 27, 2018 17:35 - 44 minutes - 102 MBMercy Health serves communities in Ohio and Kentucky, two of the top five states for overdose rates in the nation. And last year was the worst on record for opioid overdose deaths in Hamilton County, where Mercy Health is headquartered. But the tide may be turning. When it became clear that treating, stabilizing and releasing overdose victims who came to their ED wasn’t working, Mercy Health decided to make some wholesale changes to their approach to addressing addiction as a healthcare pro...
Ep. 195 - Counterfeit Medications Being Sold Online Becomes a Global Threat
July 20, 2018 19:17 - 28 minutes - 66 MBIt is estimated that there are currently between 35,000-50,000 active online drug sellers today. Many of these companies are even selling medication without requiring an evaluation from a physician. The World Health Organization has cited that 50% of all online prescription medication is actually counterfeit and is even sold by websites that hide their physical address. Counterfeiting pharmaceutical drugs is a public safety threat that affects us on a global scale and is estimated to be worth...
Ep. 194 - Courtney True: A Journey with Kratom and Plant-Based Recovery
July 17, 2018 17:31 - 28 minutes - 66 MBPreviously on the Cover2 Podcast, we discussed the article “Meet the ‘Kratom Warriors’ Who Say This Plant Will End the Opioid Epidemic” written by Azeen Ghorayshi. She discusses Kratom and the way that former users have turned to it to help curb withdrawal symptoms and stay clean on the journey to sobriety. Outlined in the article is Courtney True, a user of over 27 years, who turned to Kratom in an effort to battle her addiction to opioids. True credits her recovery, and her family’s recover...
Ep. 193 - Kratom: An Alternative to Opioids That, For Some, Is a Lifesaver
July 13, 2018 18:36 - 33 minutes - 76.4 MBAn article surfaced on Buzzfeed News last month on Kratom, a substance that former drug users have adopted in order to curb cravings and get off opioids. It has been trending in the news and developed a following online. Some claim it is a safer alternative to opioids and that it is a “natural herb.” Unfortunately, there are still many unknowns about this substance. Long-term effects are still unclear and the possibility of it being banned by the FDA have come up in the discussion. Greg was...
Ep. 192 - Has the Data on the Opioid Epidemic Been Distorted?
July 12, 2018 16:11 - 28 minutes - 66 MBWe’ve all heard the statistics that 64,000 people lost their lives to drug addiction in 2016. It is extremely startling considering that this is more than guns, HIV infection and automobile accidents. These same statistics have been used to shape a narrative in America that over prescribing opioids is the primary cause of the opioid epidemic. But what if these statistics are wrong and the laws restricting opioid prescribing practices are making matters worse rather than helping to solve the p...
Ep. 191 - Admiral James “Sandy” Winnefeld Speaks on His Son and the Devastation of Addiction
July 03, 2018 16:00 - 28 minutes - 66 MBAddiction can happen to anyone regardless of class, upbringing and environment. It is a battle that can ravage communities, as well as families. Last November, an article written by Retired Admiral James Winnefeld spoke on the effects of the opioid epidemic and how it has personally impacted his life. His article entitled “No Family Is Safe from This Epidemic” tells the story of Admiral Winnefeld’s son Jonathon and his battle with opioid abuse. This week Greg sat down with The Admiral to disc...
Ep. 190 - Using the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program to Target the Opioid Epidemic
July 02, 2018 16:00 - 24 minutes - 57.1 MBIn today’s podcast we look at another innovative program featured in the CityLab article, “The Race to Learn What’s Really Happening in the Opioid Crisis,” an app known as the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program. Also known as ODMAP, this app gives first responders the ability to document overdose-related data in real time. Greg talks with Linda Poon about this tool and how it allows city officials and law enforcement to have nearly real-time access to overdose data enabling them t...
Ep. 189 - Robots Sample Wastewater to Determine the Scope of the Opioid Crisis in North Carolina
June 29, 2018 01:17 - 28 minutes - 66 MBThe opioid crisis has been devastating the United States for over twenty years now. Unfortunately, one of the reasons the crisis has been so severe is because the data has been significantly flawed. Greg joins Linda Poon, Assistant Editor at City Lab, to discuss her article “The Race to Learn What’s Really Happening in the Opioid Crisis.” Poon speaks to the city of Cary, NC and how it is using an experimental robot called the Biobot to mine data. One of the ways Cary is tracking and gathering...
Ep. 188 - Policy Expert Highlights the Best New Laws to Fight the Opioid Epidemic
June 22, 2018 18:49 - 28 minutes - 66 MBOpioid prescribing report cards for physicians and requirements for insurance providers to cover alternatives to opioids for pain management including acupuncture and chiropractor visits are a couple of the innovations in new state laws passed to fight the opioid epidemic. Policymakers throughout the country have begun confronting the opioid crisis through new creative legislation. Recently Greg met with Brian Allen, a policy expert and VP of Government affairs for Mitchell International. A...
Ep. 187 - Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute Offers a Second Chance to Ex-Offenders
June 20, 2018 16:00 - 28 minutes - 66 MBThis week’s podcast features Brandon Chrostowski, founder of Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute. Edwins is an organization that exists to provide skilled training and a number of resources to ex-offenders. 6 million people in the US are imprisoned or under community control and face dozens of obstacles after their release. Employment is one of the largest obstacles they face when attempting to re enter society. It is a vital aspect of their journey because it can help ensure that these ...
Ep. 186 - Why Chiropractors Could Change the Narrative in the Opioid Epidemic
June 07, 2018 13:48 - 28 minutes - 66 MBThis week Greg sat down with Dr. Pat Ensminger to discuss an alternative therapy for pain treatment. It is fairly common to treat non-cancerous pain with prescription opioids. Unfortunately, one in four patients struggle with addiction to these medicines, as millions of prescriptions are written each year for pain. Chiropractic care is a drug-free, yet extremely effective alternative form of treatment. Dr. Ensminger discusses how chiropractors are introducing a new standard of care to break ...
Ep. 185 - Ken Daniels Speaks on the Harsh Reality of The Florida Shuffle
May 31, 2018 17:00 - 37 minutes - 86.3 MBThis week’s podcast features Ken Daniels, Detroit Red Wings broadcaster, who discusses patient brokering and the devastating effects of The Florida Shuffle. Ken speaks of his son Jamie and the Jamie Daniels Foundation, in hopes that others will hear his story and avoid the dangers of being exploited. Patient brokering is when a drug rehab facility pays a third party for referring a patient to their establishment, but the treatment facility is solely focused on their finances. This has becom...
Ep. 184 - A Journey from Hollywood to Recovery Inspires Leader of Drug–Free Workplace Initiative
May 22, 2018 18:42 - 28 minutes - 66 MBThis week’s podcast features John Mabry, director of Public Outreach for the Addiction Campuses. John has a degree in counseling, an award-winning public speaker and a background in the film industry. Rubbing shoulders with A-listers and working twelve years in the Screen Actors Guild, he seemed to have everything in his life going for him. He even landed a job working with best-selling financial author Dave Ramsey. All that changed for John in March 2011. Listen to John’s story and hear of...
Ep. 183 - Opioid Addiction Can Happen to Anyone, Even a Doctor: Dr. Faye Jamali Shares Her Story
May 17, 2018 13:26 - 28 minutes - 66 MBDr. Faye Jamali is a soccer mom. An anesthesiologist. A friend. A wife. By all accounts, she had it all going for her. But a fluke accident and a trip to the ER, started her down a path to addiction that changed everything. In 2007, Dr. Jamali was attending a birthday party when she slipped and fell, breaking her wrist. An excessive amount of painkillers were prescribed and she noticed life got easier when she took the medication. Her stress levels diminished and she began abusing pain medica...
Ep. 182 - Palm Beach County State Attorney on Patient Brokering and “The Florida Shuffle”
May 14, 2018 16:00 - 28 minutes - 66 MBThe fear inherent in searching for help for an opioid addiction should not include the additional worry of becoming exploited. But then, “should” is a meaningless word. There are unscrupulous players in the treatment industry eager to turn suffering into money. On this edition of the Cover2 PPT podcast, Greg welcomes Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg back to the program. to discuss the scourge of patient brokering. He offers advice on how to avoid being victimized and describe...
Ep. 181 - Using Genetics to Treat Addiction with Dr. Howard Wetsman
May 03, 2018 16:41 - 28 minutes - 66 MBGreg is joined by Dr. Howard Wetsman, an addiction psychiatrist that explains the biological process of dealing with any form of addiction. Dr. Wetsman is the author of Questions and Answers on Addiction. Genetics play a large role in whether or not someone will struggle with addiction in their lifetime but unfortunately genetics are so often ignored. Dr. Howard Wetsman envisions a day when people no longer struggle with addiction. He has been actively treating addiction in facilities rangin...
Ep. 180 - Plant Manager Addresses Drug Addiction in Workplace Head On
April 26, 2018 19:42 - 28 minutes - 66 MBGreg is joined by Eric Hicks, the Plant Manager at Jones Plastic & Engineering located in Benton County, Tennessee. Hicks was new to the plant when he was immediately faced with high turnover and absenteeism rates. Unfortunately, this was not unusual for this rural area with its limited population and heavy drug use. The opioid crisis is taking a toll on American businesses and has affected many manufacturers in our country. Hicks tells the story of how he was faced with unfamiliar challeng...
Ep. 179 - Mayor’s Task Force to Combat the Opioid Epidemic in Philadelphia
April 24, 2018 18:14 - 28 minutes - 66 MBIn 2016, more than 63,000 people died of drug overdoses in the United States, more than triple from 2000. Among the many cities that are affected by this crisis, Philadelphia has been drastically affected. Greg is joined by Dr. Tom Farley, the Commissioner of the Philadelphia Department of Health. Dr. Farley says that the opioid epidemic has surpassed the AIDS epidemic that was sweeping Philly in the 1990’s and surpasses the amount of deaths from the entire Vietnam War. Since Dr. Farley is ...