American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine
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
Lead Story: On ‘Last Week Tonight,’ John Oliver Takes on the Nation’s Dumbest Drug Myth
Tuesday 3rd January 2023
John Oliver debunks drug myths and experts explore new addiction treatments in this episode of 'Addiction Medicine Unpacked'.
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Get the buttons here!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.