Episode #139 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr Jeff Gudin and Drug TrendsEpisode #139 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr Jeff Gudin and Drug Trends
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
What are the current drug trends? Quest Diagnostics published their Health Trends Report on Drug Misuse in America. The showed that 1 in 2 patients are misusing prescription drugs and use of stimulants such as Adderall surged 5-fold over the last decade. Jeff Gudin completed his residency in Anesthesiology at the Yale University School of Medicine and his fellowship at The Yale Center for Pain Management. While in New Haven, Dr. Gudin also trained in Addiction Medicine and directed a substance abuse treatment center. For the last 18 years, Dr. Gudin has been the Director of Pain Management and Palliative Care at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, a former Mt. Sinai University School of Medicine teaching affiliate in NJ. He remains active in teaching and research, and has lectured internationally on a variety of topics in pain management, palliative care and addiction medicine. Dr Gudin has dedicated his career to promoting education in pain management. He attends and has presented at the American Pain Society, American Academy of Pain Management, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as many other national venues. Dr Gudin serves as a consultant to state medical boards on challenging cases, as well as to industry on novel analgesic products and risk management associated with opioids. Quest Diagnostics 2022 Health Trends Reports on Drug Misuse in America. The showed that 1 in 2 patients are misusing prescription drugs and use of stimulants such as Adderall surged 5-fold over the last decade.
34:43•21 Aug 2023
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction: Unpacking Modern Drug Misuse with Dr. Jeff Gudin
Episode Overview
- Dr. Jeff Gudin, senior medical advisor to Quest Diagnostics, shares valuable insights on prescription drug misuse and pediatric exposure to opioids.
- The episode highlights the challenges of detecting novel psychoactive substances and the importance of comprehensive drug testing.
- Insights into current drug trends, benzodiazepine abuse, and the evolving landscape of substance misuse are discussed.
- Dr. Roneet Lev's engaging conversations and data-driven insights provide a platform for informed discussions about critical addiction issues.
- The episode aims to raise awareness and foster understanding of the complexities surrounding drug misuse and addiction.
“We need to be able to do broader panel testing... If you're at risk for drug misuse and on the streets, and we test you for three or four drugs, we're probably not going to find the ones that you're using. We need to be able to do broader panel testing. - Dr. Jeff Gudin”
Curious about the latest in drug misuse and addiction? This episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction' brings you right to the heart of the issue. Hosted by the ever-insightful Dr. Roneet Lev, this episode features Dr. Jeff Gudin, a seasoned expert in pain management and addiction medicine. Together, they dive into the eye-opening findings from Quest Diagnostics' Health Trends Report on Drug Misuse in America. Did you know that half of the patients are misusing prescription drugs?
Or that Adderall use has skyrocketed five-fold in the past decade? These are just some of the startling facts discussed. Dr. Gudin, who has an impressive background including a residency at Yale and nearly two decades as the Director of Pain Management at Englewood Hospital, offers his deep knowledge on the subject. He talks about the widespread misuse of prescription drugs, the rise in benzodiazepine abuse, and the alarming increase in pediatric opioid exposure. But it doesn't stop there.
The conversation also covers the difficulties in detecting new psychoactive substances and underscores the critical role of thorough drug testing. If you're looking to understand the evolving landscape of drug misuse, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Lev and Dr. Gudin's engaging dialogue not only informs but also raises important questions about how we can better tackle these pressing issues.
Whether you're directly affected by addiction or simply interested in the topic, this episode offers valuable insights and practical information that could make a difference.
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