Ep. 280 – When Keeping Secrets Costs Lives
When Keeping Secrets Costs Lives [To protect her privacy Elaine asked us to withhold her last name.] On May 14th Greg received an email from Elaine, a Montgomery County Maryland Resident. [...]
EP. 273 – The Mastermind Behind the World’s Largest Online Drug Cartel
The Mastermind Behind the World’s Largest Online Drug Cartel Since 1995, when the FDA approved OxyContin, igniting an opioid crisis, many bad actors have emerged willing to do almost anything to [...]
Ep. 271 – In Pain: When No One Knows How to Taper Pain Pills
In Pain – When No One Knows How to Taper Pain Pills In 1996, pain became the 5th vital sign in medicine, prompting doctors to rely on opioids for pain treatment. [...]
Episode 269 – New MLB Drug Testing Policy Could Be a Game Changer
New MLB Drug Testing Policy Could Be a Game Changer Last July, Major League Baseball fans were shocked when Tyler Skaggs, a rising star pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, was [...]
Ep. 264 – Beth Macy, & Emily Martinez: Finding Tess
Earlier this year, Greg interviewed bestselling author Beth Macy in a series on her book, Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America. It’s a compelling account of the opioid epidemic [...]
Ep. 263 – Deconstructing the Addicted Mind: Dr. Nicole Labor
It’s difficult for a non-addicted person to rationalize the addicted mind, and the societal stigmatism around addiction doesn’t make that any easier. How can they keep making these decisions if they know [...]
Ep. 262 – Akron Film Brings Opioid Crisis to the Silver Screen
Four years ago, actor, writer, and Akron Ohio native, Jeremie Campbell, was unaware that the opioid crisis was continuing to ravage his hometown. Following his high school graduation, the former all-state football [...]
Ep. 142 – Understanding Where the Core of Addiction Treatment Lies: Johann Hari, bestselling author of the book “Chasing the Scream.” – Part 2
About Johann Hari Johann Hari is a British journalist. He [...]
Ep. 140 – Treating Addicts NOT as Criminals: Johann Hari, bestselling author of the book “Chasing the Scream”-Part 1
About Johann Hari Johann Hari is a British journalist. He has written for many [...]
Ep. 117 – (In)Dependent: The Heroin Project: Emelia Sherin, Kent State University
Greg interviews Emelia Sherin, a sophomore public relations student at Kent State University. Emelia recently wrote a play covering the perspective and daily struggle of those suffering from substance abuse disorder. Greg [...]
Ep. 104 – How to Be a Respectable Junkie: Greg Vovos, Dobama Theatre
Greg interviews Greg Vovos, a playwright and director who has worked in Cleveland theater since 1998. While Greg has written a myriad of plays, he’s also worked consistently for the Theatre of [...]
Ep. 100 – Rapid Detox and Recovery Retention: Wendy Komac, Luna Living
Greg interviews Wendy Komac, the CEO and Founding Partner of Luna Living, and Justin, who is currently a patient in recovery. Luna Living is an accredited partial hospitalization and outpatient facility for substance [...]