Episode #44 High Truths with Dr. Andrew Kolodny and Opioid LawsuitsEpisode #44 High Truths with Dr. Andrew Kolodny and Opioid Lawsuits
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
Dr. Kolodny chats with Dr. Lev about the Opioid Lawsuits. They say people who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat history. The history for tobacco, opioids, vaping and marijuana follows a pattern: Health claims Normalization of use Disaster is finally recognized Lawsuits Andrew Kolodny, M D Dr. Kolodny previously served as Chief Medical Officer for Phoenix House, a national non profit addiction treatment agency and Chair of Psychiatry at Maimonides Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Kolodny has a long-standing interest in public health. He began his career working for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in the Office of the Executive Deputy Commissioner. For New York City, he helped develop and implement multiple programs to improve the health of New Yorkers and save lives, including city-wide buprenorphine programs, naloxone overdose prevention programs and emergency room-based screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) programs for drug and alcohol misuse. Dr. Kolodny’s testimony before for the United States Congress is available here. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control. May 14, 2014 America’s Addiction to Opioids: Heroin and Prescription Drug Use Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. January 17, 2018 Unintended Consequences: Medicaid and the Opioid Epidemic Committee on Energy & Commerce, Subcommittee on Health, U.S. House of Representatives. February 28, 2018 Combatting the Opioid Crisis See the listing of Dr. Kolodny’s publications on PubMed here. Awards and Honors University of Chicago Leon I. Goldberg Award (2019)
48:32•25 Oct 2021
Dr. Andrew Kolodny: Unpacking the Opioid Crisis and Legal Battles
“For individuals, for you, what can you learn: no one cares about you except for you.”
Ever wondered how we got into the opioid crisis and what we can do to fix it? In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Roneet Lev chats with Dr. Andrew Kolodny, a public health expert with a wealth of experience in addiction treatment and policy. Dr. Kolodny sheds light on the opioid lawsuits and draws parallels with the historic tobacco settlements, revealing how pharmaceutical companies misled the public and medical community about the safety of opioids.
He dives into the FDA's role in this public health debacle and emphasizes the importance of safe prescribing practices for all CNS depressants. The conversation isn't just about pointing fingers; it's also about finding compassionate solutions for those struggling with addiction. Dr. Kolodny's insights make this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the complexities of the opioid epidemic and what steps we can take to prevent future crises.
Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that combines historical lessons with actionable advice.
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!
More From This Show
The latest episodes from the same podcast.
Related Episodes
Similar episodes from other shows in the catalogue.