Lead Story: On ‘Last Week Tonight,’ John Oliver Takes on the Nation’s Dumbest Drug Myth

Lead Story: On ‘Last Week Tonight,’ John Oliver Takes on the Nation’s Dumbest Drug Myth

This Week in Addiction Medicine from ASAM

The ASAM Weekly's most read news items from 2022 were as follows:   On ‘Last Week Tonight,’ John Oliver Takes on the Nation’s Dumbest Drug Myth Rolling Stone High-dose drug treats fentanyl overdose, if you can get it New Haven Register A man who lost...

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John Oliver Challenges Drug Myths and Breakthroughs in Addiction Medicine

The nation's drug policy has been built on various myths, including the dumbest one that John Oliver recently tackled.

What happens when a comedian takes on the nation's most misguided drug myths? John Oliver does just that in this episode of 'Addiction Medicine Unpacked' from ASAM. Host Claire Rasmussen dives into the top addiction medicine stories of 2022, with Oliver's critique taking center stage. But that's just the beginning. The episode also explores how a weight-loss drug might double as an addiction treatment, the rise of Delta-8, and the promise of monthly injections for curbing addiction.

Plus, there's a look at high-dose treatments for fentanyl overdoses. This episode is packed with fascinating insights and cutting-edge research, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the latest developments in addiction medicine.

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