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A brand new podcast from the Rothman Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education. In this podcast, we talk to authors, legislators, researchers, and others who have an intimate knowledge of the opioid epidemic facing America. Follow along to hear the most recent news on the opioid crisis and ways in which we are fighting every day to make it a thing of the past.
Episodes

Sunday May 16, 2021
Episode 007 With former FDA Acting Commissioner Dr. Stephen Ostroff, MD.
Sunday May 16, 2021
Sunday May 16, 2021
On this very exciting episode of PAINdemonium, we have the former Acting Commissioner of the FDA, Dr. Stephen Ostroff. Dr. Ostroff is a public health leader who has spent years on the ground in countries around the world effecting health outcomes for the better. Dr. Ostroff provides an inside look into the processes at the FDA for approving opioids and other pain medication and what mistakes we can learn from going forward. Please leave a review and subscribe! We hope you enjoy this episode.
Article Discussed: https://www-nejm-org.proxy1.lib.tju.edu/doi/10.1056/NEJMsr1601307?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Episode 006: With Attorney Laurie Jubelirer, Esq.
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
On this episode of the podcast, we talk to a criminal defense attorney in Pennsylvania, Laurie Jubelirer. Laurie has an intimate knowledge of the opioid epidemic through the lens of fighting for her clients rights in the criminal justice system to receive treatment for drug use disorders. We talk about some of the trials people may face while seeking treatment, and listen to stories of what happens when some do not receive appropriate care. This is an episode you can't miss!
Info about Laurie and her work can be found at: https://jubelirerlaw.com/
and on Facebook @: https://www.facebook.com/Jubelirer-Law-LLC-306716242864645/

Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Episode 005: with Rep. Madeleine Dean and Harry Cunnane
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Rep. Madeleine Dean, the Congresswoman from Pennsylvania's 4th District, and her son Harry Cunnane. They both join us to discuss a personal story of addiction and recovery that hit close to home. Harry, after suffering from an opioid addiction and completing his pathway to recovery, now uses his experience to lift up others who are dealing with addiction in and around his community. Rep. Dean, alongside her son's recovery, has introduced and promoted legislation aimed at combating the opioid epidemic and ending the stigma around those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse. Together, they have co-authored two books which are linked to below.
1: "Under Our Roof: A Son's Battle for Recovery, a Mother's Battle for Her Son" - by Madeleine Dean and Harry Cunnane.
2: "You Are Always Loved: A Story of Hope" - by Madeleine Dean, Harry Cunnane, and Holly Clifton-Brown (Illustrator).

Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Episode 004: Smart Cannabis™ with Dr. Adie Rae (Wilson-Poe), PhD
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
In this episode, I am joined by a very special guest - Dr. Adie Rae - who has spent years researching the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The first part of the episode details the purpose and function of the ECS and how we can tailor that to human needs. Then we discuss her company Smart Cannabis™, which is aimed at identifying the best cannabis to increase human enjoyment and personal benefit.

Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Episode 003: Research Review With Dr. Antonia Chen, MD, MBA
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Today on the podcast, Dr. Ilyas and I discuss a groundbreaking paper published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons which questioned the typical pain management strategies following a total hip replacement. We speak with Dr. Antonia Chen, an author of the paper, to outline all the significant findings. The paper can be found at this link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31176028/

Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Episode 002: Medical Cannabis with Dr. Ari Greis, DO.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
In this episode we discuss the history and role of CBD and THC in the treatment of multiple medical conditions. If you were ever curious as to some of the benefits and risks of using CBD for pain and other illnesses, listen to this interesting discussion with a leader in the field! This podcast is sponsored by the Rothman Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education. To donate, visit rothmanopioid.org.

Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Episode 001: Asif Ilyas, MD, MBA, FACS
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Dr. Ilyas is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Fellowship Program Director of Hand Surgery at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Ilyas is also the former President of the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, many of his accomplishments we will talk about in this episode. Dr. Ilyas is also the founding president of the Rothman Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education, a brand new initiative to help further our goal of combating the opioid epidemic in this country.