Episode #1 – High Truths on Drugs and Addiction. Introduction with Dr. Lev.
For more information visit: HighTruths.Com Welcome to High Truths on Drugs and Addiction. In this introductory episode Dr. Lev gives an overview of High Truths, a new – fact filled – informative – podcast. I am your host, Dr. Roneet Lev, an emergency and addiction doctor who has served at the White House and still practices […]
Episode #3 – High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Ken Finn, Editor of first medical textbook on cannabis. Is there enough marijuana research?
For more information visit: HighTruths.com Ken P. Finn, M.D. Dr. Finn graduated Medical School from the University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston (’90). He completed residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from the University of Utah (’94), and is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (’95) as well as Pain Medicine (’98), and Pain Management […]
Episode #4 – High Truths on Drugs and Addiction Secretary Dr. Ben Carson. The Trifecta of Addiction, Mental Health, and Homelessness.
Secretary Dr. Ben Carson joins High Truths and Dr. Roneet Lev to discuss the trifecta for addiction, mental illness, and homelessness. He answers questions from emergency physicians and psychologist.
Episode #5 – High Truths on Drugs and Addiction. Joe Eberstein gives advice on how to talk to kids about drugs.
Should you tell your children that you use to use drugs? What is the best prevention method is talking to youth about drugs. Learn on High Truths
Episode #6 – High Truths on Drugs and Addiction. Why do people develop addiction? Robert’s journey.
Why do people use drugs? Robert shares his journey from using deadly heroin and being homeless to being an honor student in computer science.
Episode #7 – High Truths on Drugs and Addiction. Dr. Lev visits a marijuana shop. Part 1 – In the shop.
March and Ash is a legal recreational marijuana dispensary in San Diego. Dr. Lev takes a field trip with eye opening conversations. Is this the apple store or a pot shop? The difference is the heavy security, two ATM machines and shoppers leave with little bags instead of big boxes. Is the store manager practicing […]
Episode #10 – High Truths on Drugs and Addiction. Edward Wood, Founder and President of DUID Victim Voices. Marijuana drugged driving.
A Kaiser doctor gives a marijuana “medical prescription” to a young man with history of depression and PTSD. As a drugged driver he kills 1 person and injures 5 others. Is the doctor liable? The courts dismissed the case and the poor young man ended his life in suicide. Edward Wood Ed Wood founded DUID […]
Episode #15 – Dr. Joy Sweeney, CADCA Series, The 3 Rules of Addiction: Prevention, Prevention, Prevention
CADCA – Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America is a leader in training for safe, healthy, drug-free communities globally. This is part 1 of 4 in High Truths series with CADCA. The 3 Rules of Addiction: Prevention, Prevention, Prevention.
Episode #17 – High Truths on CADCA’s Community Coalitions and Local Alcohol Policy Issues in Latin American with Eric Siervo
Alcohol is part of the culture in Latin America, but the countries suffer harm due to alcohol. CADCA works with Peru, Brazil, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic to prevent alcohol addiction and subsequent health effects. The pandemic has increased alcohol access and use in Latin Youth. Learn about CADCA’s effort with expert Eric Siervo. ERIC […]
Episode #28 High Truth with HIDTA Director David King
What does law enforcement do beside arrest people for drugs? You will be surprised about the collaboration of law enforcement with the medical community, drug treatment, and drug prevention. Listen to Dr. Lev talk with High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Director David King. DAVID L. KING Director of San Diego – Imperial Valley HIDTA […]
Episode #55 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Nora Volkow
Listen to Dr. Nora Volkow’s discussion with Dr. Roneet Lev on the gold standard for addiction, substance use disorder treatment, innovations in drug treatment, naloxone, emergency treatment, stigma, decriminalization, marijuana, and more. This podcast includes Dr. Nora Volkow keynote presentation at the Western Regional Opioid & Stimulant Summit of November 2021. Nora D. Volkow, M.D., […]
Episode #59 High Truth in Drugs and Addiction with Jennifer Cifaldi and Drugged Driving
Take off the “Beer Goggles” when thinking about Drugged Driving. Driving while impaired is illegal whether it is from alcohol or any other drugs. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration drug use among fatally injured drivers who were tested fro drugs rose fro 25% in 2007 to 42% in 2016, and marijuana presence […]
Episode #60 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Heidi Swan and A Night In Jail, Homeless-Psychosis-and Schizophrenia
Psychosis. A Night In Jail is inspired by Heidi’s brother’s true life story of homelessness, drug addiction, and schizophrenia. He went to jail 18 times. Heidi talks with Dr. Lev about psychosis. Heidi Anderson-Swan is the co-author of A Night In Jail. Adapted as a novella, film and play, this gritty Young Adult fictional story […]
Episode #61 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Uttam Dhillon, former DEA Director
Do we still have a war on drugs? Listen to a conversation with Former DEA director, Uttam Dhillon. Uttam Dhillon is a principal of Michael Best Consulting LLC, a management consulting firm specializing in drug-related and law enforcement issues. He is also a member of the board of directors of Opioid Clinical Management, Inc. and a […]
Episode # 64 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Kevin Lee on Recovery
What is the difference between recovery and sobriety? Have many chances should people get for recovery – 2? 3? 27? Listen to Dr. Lev and Kevin Lee discuss recovery. Kevin D. Lee Most of Kevin Lee’s working life has been focused on behavioral health start-ups and those companies have been driven to achieve better outcomes […]
Episode #65 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Jean Hausheer on Cannabis and Glaucoma
Is you had Glaucoma, a disease that can make you blind, would you trust eye drops from a pharmacy or marijuana? Would you want to get medical advise from Dr. Google, Dr. Legislator or Dr. Jean Hausheer, a board certified ophthalmologist? Jean R. Hausheer, MD, FACS Dr. Hausheer practices comprehensive cataract and refractive eye […]
Episode #67 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. La Tisha Bader on Women and Weed
The cannabis industry is marketing to women with creams, lotions, shampoos, makeup and hair products. How do you know what is safe and what isn’t? What are the consumer protections? What about athletes? Does THC enhance or deter from athletic performance? Is it ergogenic or ergolytic? Listen to Dr. Lev’s conversation with Dr. Bader. Dr. […]
Episode #70 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Stuart Reese on Genotoxicity of Cannabis Products
Cannabis can Weed-Whack your DNA. Genotoxicity describes the property of chemical agents that damages genetic information or causes mutations. These mutations can lead to cancer. Listen to Dr. Reece talk about his genetic research. Thank you High Truth Listeners for making us #11 in 60 Best Addiction Podcast to Follow in 2022 Stuart Reece, MD […]
Episode #71 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Marc Azoulay on Addiction Treatment without Medications
Thank you High Truth Listeners for making High Truths on Drugs and Addiction #11 in the Top 60 Addiction Podcasts in 2022 according to FeedSpot. What are ways of treating addiction without medications? Is addiction treatment different for men vs women? What is toxic masculinity? Marc Azoulay Marc is a psychotherapist in private practice in […]
Episode #73 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dominique McDowell and Peer Support
Peer support is a blessing for many individuals with substance use disorder. Listen to Dominique’s inspiring journey and how he gives back to the community in San Francisco. Dominique McDowell Mr. McDowell joined the leadership team to create an innovative Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program to serve those struggling with opioid or alcohol addictions and also […]
Episode # 74 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Sharon Levy on Cannabis and Youth
Cannabis use is associated with alarming increase in mental health crisis, especially in youth. High potency THC products are the driving this problem. Dr. Levy sees this in her clinic treating kids with cannabis use disorder. Sharon Levy, MD, MPH Sharon Levy, MD, MPH is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, Addiction Medicine specialist, Director of the Adolescent […]
Episode #76 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Congressman Patrick Kennedy on Mental Health and Marijuana
What’s the overlap in mental health and marijuana? Congressman Patrick Kennedy notes that Addiction for Profit Industry in Preying on Vulnerable populations including children. Former U.S. Representative Patrick J. Kennedy During his time in Congress, Patrick J. Kennedy was the lead author of the landmark Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (Federal Parity Law), […]
Episode #78 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Tom Frieden on Public Health
Can the public health solution to drug overdoses follow the public health model for COVID?Can we do contact tracing for overdoses like we do for infectious diseases? Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC director say yes. Dr. Tom Frieden is a physician trained in internal medicine, infectious diseases, public health, and epidemiology. He is former director […]
Episode #80 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Ben Cort on Cannabis Use Disorder
Ben Cort Ben’s passion for recovery, prevention and harm reduction comes from his own struggle with substance abuse. Sober since 6/15/96, Ben has been a part of the recovery movement in almost every way imaginable; from a recipient to a provider to a spokesperson. Cort has a deep understanding of the issues and a personal […]
Episode #81 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Louis Profeta on Drugs and College
What does Dr. Profeta tell college kids about drugs? He shows them what it’s like for him, as an emergency physician, to tell their parents they died of an overdose. That’s the worse horror for a doctor. Dr. Louis M. Profeta is a nationally recognized, award-winning writer and Emergency Physician at St. Vincent Hospital of […]
Episode # 83 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with California Cannabis Victims
This is a special episode of High Truths featuring the voices of California Cannabis Victims. These are parents who’s children died because of cannabis addiction. They brave the cruelty of people who bully them, judge them, and hit them when they are down. They risk attacks in order to spare other parents from similar tragedy. […]
Episode #84 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Scott Becker and Hospital Reviews
What are the leading issues for Hospitals and Heathcare? Is it COVID, medial education, universal healthcare? And what about the over 100,000 people a year who die from drugs? Scott Becker shares his perspective as a national expert in hospital and healthcare affairs. Scott Becker is a partner in the healthcare department at McGuireWoods. He […]
Episode # 88 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Danny Darko Marciano recovered heroin addict and ex-convict to children entertainer
How many second chances should people get on drug addiction and treatment? Listen to Danny Darko Marciano as he drives to the Grammy’s in Las Vegas and judge for yourself and Danny shares his dramatic life journey. Danny Darko Marciano is a recovered heroin addict and ex-convict turned Children’s book author and entertainer. He has been […]
Episode #89 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with National Clinician Consultation Center
Where do doctors go for advice if they need help treating patients with addiction? NCCC is like the National Poison Center but with a focus on drug addiction. NCCC provides free advice from national experts to doctors and clinicians treating patients with addiction. On this podcast hear from the NCCC experts on how doctors give […]
Episode # 90 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Shannon Murphy on Talking to Kids on Marijuana
How do you talk to your children about drugs? There is increase normalization and commercialization of drugs, especially marijuana, preying on kids. If parents don’t talk to kids about drugs, they will learn about it from Snap Chat or Drug Dealers. Addiction is a disease on the young brain with serious health harms. Dr. Shannon […]
Episode #91 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Clear Scientific on Methamphetamine Drug Solution
Rarely is there a new medication that is really new and innovative. Imagine a drug that deactivate methamphetamine within 2 minutes and excretes it from the body within 2 hours. CS1103 is that drug. Listen to this episode from the drug developers at Clear Scientific and learn about this magically innovation. Clear Scientific Clear Scientific […]
Episode #92 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Martha Waller and Tara Tucker on Paramedic us of Suboxone
Paramedics are doing more than naloxone for drugs overdoses. They are starting addiction treatment and Suboxone right on the streets. Listen to Martha Waller and Tara Tucker talk about their prehospital Suboxone project. This is a pilot project and there are still kinks to work out before this can be implemented on a wide scale. […]
Episode # 104 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Scott Sigman and Opioid Sparing Surgery
Can you use less opioids and still have less pain? Orthopedic surgeons use to be #1 in total number of opioid pills prescribed, now there are innovative solutions in decreasing surgical pain. Dr. Scott Sigman is a national and internationally recognized leader in Opioid Sparing Surgery. He is an Orthopedic Surgeon that specializes in the […]
Episode #106 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Roneet Lev 2023 Monologue
This High Truths podcast is a 2023 monologue as I review accomplishments of 2022 and present hopes for 2023. I welcome in the New Year with blessing of health, happiness and meaning to all. After two full seasons with over 100 guests there is still so much to discuss about drugs and addiction. We have […]
Episode #107 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Nora Volkow on NIDA
Will NIDA get rid of the word “Abuse” and go from National Institute on Drug Abuse to National Institute on Drugs and Addiction? Should people get a prescription to buy a vape pen? What is the science on label for marijuana products? Dr. Nora Volkow, director of NIDA shares her hopes for 2023 and discusses […]
Episode #110 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Rocky Heron and Youth Drug Prevention
How does a retired bald DEA agent reach children about making the right choices when it comes to drugs? Rockwell Herron Developed “I Choose My Future” a drug prevention presentation for kids. Since 2007 he delivered over 820 presentations in 15 countries to 165,000 kids ages 12 to 22. Rocky know about drugs from his […]
Episode #111 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Sid Puri and Preventing Youth from Substance Use Disorder
What is the best approach for preventing youth with substance use disorder? Learn from Dr. Sid Puri who reaches kids with SUD in LA County. “Prevention begins at birth or before.” “It’s the end of casual drug use” – because of fentanyl Dr. Siddarth Puri Dr. Puri is the Associate Medical Director of Prevention at […]
Episode #115 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Patty McCarthy on Faces and Voices of Recovery
Patty McCarthy, M.S., is the Chief Executive Officer of Faces & Voices of Recovery, a national recovery advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining Faces & Voices, she was a senior associate with the Center forSocial Innovation (C4), where she served as a deputy director of SAMHSA’s BRSS TACS initiative. Ms. McCarthy served […]
Episode #117 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Pamela Buckley and Blueprints for Healthy Youth
Blueprints for healthy youth contain over 100 randomized control evidence based program that at proven to prevent either youth drug use, violence, bullying, or other adverse behaviors. Not only that, primary prevention in youth saves money. Just before the DARE program did not end up being evidence based, does not mean there are not other […]
Episode #118 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. James Mahoney and Brain Surgery for Addiction
Brain Surgery for Addiction? Listen to Dr. James Mahoney discuss his research on using deep brain stimulation with implanted electrodes that target the pleasure center of the brain to treat addiction. James J. Mahoney, III, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor and Clinical Neuropsychologist in the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry and the Department of […]
Episode #122 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dominic Tierno and Dead on Arrival
Dead on Arrival is a heart wrenching documentary that is raw and real. Listen to Dominic Tierno the producer of the movie on why he made the movie and how it impacted him. Dominic Tierno has told stories through video since he was a child. As he grew into his teenage years, with the rise […]
Episode #123 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Wes Perkins and Social Norms
Do all kids try Alcohol? Marijuana? Drugs? What are the social norms? Listen to the developer of the Social Norms Theory, Dr. Wes Perkins, to learn how to use social norms to change risky behavior. Wesley Perkins WESLEY PERKINS received the B.A. in Sociology from Purdue University, an M.Div. degree from Yale University Divinity School, […]
Episode #124 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Ed Ternan on Song for Charlie Fentanyl Prevention Tools
How do we educate our youth on the dangers of fentanyl? Song for Charlie has free educational resources. Listen to a conversation with Ed Ternan, father of Charlie, who pivoted his marketing career to overdose prevention. Ed Ternan’s professional background includes marketing communications, product development and project management. A pragmatic “problem solver,” he has extensive […]
Episode #125 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg on the Bible’s views of Drugs and Alcohol
What does the Bible say about Drug, Alcohol, and Addiction? Are there words of ancient wisdom that apply to our modern times? I asked Rabbi Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly growing congregation of over 1,000 families in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox […]
Episode #127 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Brooks Gentry and Monoclonal Antibody Treatment For Methamphetamine Use Disorder
What are some upcoming innovations for methamphetamine use disorder? Learn from Dr. Brooks Gentry how monoclonal antibodies can be the new MAT for meth. Intervexion Therapeutics Outlast Study W. Brooks Gentry, MD Dr. Brooks Gentry is a Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), where he has […]
Episode #128 High Truth on Drugs on Addiction with Frank Saragosa and his Voice of Hope on Methamphtamine Addiction
Is there hope for severe addiction or substance use disorder? Absolutely, listen to Frank’s inspiring story. Frank was a college professor in American Literature when he hit rock Botton due to addiction. He lives through skid row, homelessness, and convicted felon sitting in prison. While incarcerated he won a first place writing competition against 800 […]
Episode #134 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon on SAMHSA
SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is charged with public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of our nation. This includes drug prevention and treatment programs. Mental health and Addiction health very much overlap. Of the 20 million people who have a SUD about 50% also have mental illness. Of the […]
Episode #135 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction and Quit the Hit Vaping Cessation
Quit the Hit – Vaping Cessation Hundreds of thousands of teens are not only addicted to nicotine, but they’re using it as a coping mechanism for dealing with mental health challenges and the overwhelming stresses of post-pandemic life. Without support and guidance, quitting vaping is an incredibly difficult journey, and we often hear in our […]
Episode #136 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dennis Prager
Dr Lev talks to Dennis about the normalization of drugs, marijuana, and importance of prevention. Dennis Prager is co-founder and president of Prager University, one of the most widely viewed video sites in the world, with a billion views a year. He is a nationally syndicated radio talk-show host, columnist, and author of ten books, […]
Episode #137 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Anne Hassel, a prior bud tender
Who do you go for in medical advice? A certified bud tender or a board certified physician, nurse or pharmacist? At Cannabis Training University you can get a degree for just $299, much easier and less stressful than 12 year of medical training at a University and Hospital. Anne Hassel was a true marijuana believer, […]
Episode #138 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Bob DuPont and Dr. Caroline DuPont on Once Choice
Kids and Young Adults can make One Choice to protect their growing brain and prevent addiction. More young people are doing just that – making the one choice not to use alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or any drugs until after age 25. Learn more from One Choice PreventionRobert L. DuPont, MD Robert L. DuPont, MD For […]
Episode #139 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr Jeff Gudin and Drug Trends
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 […]
Episode #140 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Sandy Schneider and American College of Emergency Physicians
Sandy Schneider, MD, FACEP, is associate executive director and past president of the American College of Emergency Physicians, ACEP. Dr Schneider is also the adjunct professor of emergency medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. She remains clinically active as a part-time attending with integrative emergency services at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. […]
Episode #141 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Mahmoud ElSohly and growing marijuana for research
What is the difference between marijuana sold at a dispensary and marijuana used for research? There is a big difference? Listen to the world’s leader in marijuana growth for research, Dr. Mahmoud ElSohly. Dr. ElSohly received a B.S. in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry and a M.S. in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences from Cairo University, Cairo, […]
Episode #146 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr Laura Petracek and DBT therapy
What is DBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy? Dialectical, sounds like diabolical – but it is not. Dialectical means opposite. It is a type of behavioral therapy that aims at changing negative thinking and destructive behaviors into positive outcomes. DBT works for substance use disorder and is a great tool to learn at an early age for […]
Episode # 147 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Eric Gremminger on mental health and SUD
There is much overlap between mental health and SUD, substance use disorder. 44%, almost half of everyone with a SUD has some form of mental illness. Eric Gremminger trains behavioral health professionals on using patient reported outcome measures for personalized clinical pathways. Eric Gremminger, ICADC Eric is CEO and Co-Founder of ERPHealth and a nationally […]
Episode #148 High Truth on Drugs and Addiction with Dale Quigley and Ed Shemelya on the National Marijuana Initiative
The National Marijuana Initiative strives to dispel misconceptions about marijuana and raise awareness of issues surrounding the drug; so that citizens and policymakers can make well-informed choices regarding marijuana use and regulations. Some of the services offered include: Educational presentations on marijuana and the effects of its legalization for law enforcement groups, public forums, community coalitions, and legislators […]
Episode #151 High Truths with Dr. David Deyhimy and MAT
MAT is Medication Assisted Treatment. Dr David Deyhimy talk about the FDA approved medications to treat opioid use disorder. David I. Deyhimy, MD, FASAM, is an addiction medicine specialist and anesthesiologist dedicated to helping those suffering from substance use disorder and preventing overdose deaths from opioids. He is the founder and medical director of MYMATCLINIC, […]
Episode #153 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Shounak Dharap and Kratom
Kratom, also known as mytragynine is a plant with opioid and stimulant effects. It can be addictive just like opioids are addictive. And yet, the drug is being sold in drinks and supplements. Romulo Torres worked hard to achieve sobriety from alcohol and bought “Feel Free” drink at 7-11. He had no idea the “Fell […]
Episode #154 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dave Evans and Cannabis Litigation
People working in cannabis industry have suffered work related injury from second hand smoke effects. Patients suffered malpractice injury when doctors recommend cannabis that exacerbated or created mental illness. Dave Evans discusses the growing cases of cannabis litigation. David G. Evans, Attorney at Law has decades of experience consulting with treatment programs on regulatory, policy […]
Episode #155 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with John Redman and United Nations Policy on Cannabis
Did the United Nations reschedule cannabis? Yes, but it may not be what you think. In 2021 cannabis and cannabis resin was taken off Schedule IV and kept on Schedule I. The United Nations used a difference scheduling system that the United States DEA Schedule. For the United Nations, Schedule IV is even higher and […]
Episode #157 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction Season 3 Finale
This is a recorded podcast from a live Season 3 High Truths Finale featuring Dr. Bertha Madras, Dr. Kenneth Finn, and Arianna Campbell. These national experts reflected on 2023, gave hopes for 2024, and answered audience questions. Bertha K. Madras, PhD (the honorable) Bertha Madras is a Professor of Psychobiology, Harvard Medical School (36 years), […]
Episode #158 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction Season 4 Introduction with Dr. Roneet Lev
Happy Near Year to 2024. In this Season 4 Introduction Dr. Lev outlines her solution for the overdose crisis. Why are we spending a record billions of dollars on solution and no seeing decrease better results and decreased deaths? Dr. Lev states we are not spending money in the correct proportions to prevent addiction. Dr. […]
Episode #159 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Nora Volkow
Dr. Nora Volkow joins High Truths for the 4th time and 4th Season of High Truths to start the year with analysis of 2023 and hopes for 2024. Listen to see if she agree or not with Dr. Lev’s assessments. Nora D. Volkow, M.D., is Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at […]
Episode #160 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Derek Maltz and Law Enforcement Perspectives
What can we learn from law enforcement and our current drug crisis? Derek Maltz has become a leading spokesperson on behalf of parents whose children died of fentanyl. Listen to what he has learned over a long career in law enforcement. What seems as compassion to people who use drugs can actually be cruelty to […]
Episode #161 High Truths with Steve Adami and Destiny Pletsch on solutions for Drugs and Homelessness
San Francisco’s drugs and homeless crisis continues to get worse and community members are sounding the alarm. As San Franciscans raise issues of safety, the city has lost 2,859 people to fatal overdose since 2019. Although San Francisco has poured millions of dollars into proposed solutions, our public systems continue to fail the community. Many […]
Episode #165 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with District Attorney Summer Stephan
District Attorney Summer Stephan has devoted her life to protecting children and families, providing justice to the most vulnerable, and is a national leader in the fight against human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Summer rose through the ranks fighting for justice in the trenches before San Diego County voters overwhelmingly elected Summer as District Attorney […]
Episode #166 High Truth on Drugs and Addiction with Chief Rodney Scott, Customs and Border Patrol
Rodney Scott served nearly three decades in the United States Border Patrol building vast experience and knowledge in federal law enforcement and border security. Chief Scott assumed command of the United States Border Patrol on February 2, 2020, becoming the 24th Chief. Scott served as Chief during the Trump, and Biden administrations and retired in […]
Episode #167 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Libby Jones and Drug Policy Advocacy
Libby Jones is the Program Director of Global Health Advocacy Incubator, GHAI’s Overdose Prevention Initiative. Libby leads the Initiative’s advocacy efforts, advancing federal policies to reduce the overdose death rate in the United States by expanding access to treatment and promoting harm reduction. Prior to joining GHAI, Libby served as government relations officer at the […]
Episode #170 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Aubree Adams and Every Brain Matters
Every Brain Matters – that is Aubree Adams mantra and purpose. Aubree Adams is a leading advocate who stands up against the predatory addiction-for-profit marijuana industry. She has a BS in Exercise Science and Health promotion but is most proud of her experience as a mom of two sons and two dogs and as a […]
Episode #171 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Kristen Gilliland and Neuroplasticity
The brain in neuroplastic – it can be directed towards great achievement as well as disorders. Marijuana can cause synaptic reprogramming of the brain. Learn more from Dr. Kristen Gilliland who is a scientist who watched her own son’s synaptic programming that resulted in cannabis use disorder, and tragic death. She is now dedicated to […]
Episode #174 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Roberto Olivardia on ADHD and SUD
ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is the most prevalent neurobehavioral disorder and affects 6-9% of children and adolescents. There is a link between SUD and ADHD in both directions. Going from SUD to ADHD the connection is made. In a large study of over 3500 patients seeking treating for SUD, 40% screened positive for ADHD. […]
Episode #175 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Rosalie Pacula and Drug Policy
Rosalie Liccardo Pacula PhD holds the Elizabeth Garrett Chair in Health Policy, Economics & Law at the Sol Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California and is a Senior Fellow with the Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics, where she co-directs the RAND-USC Schaeffer Opioid Policy Tools & Information Center of […]
Episode #178 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Inga Dora Sigfusdottir and Iceland’s Prevention Model
The headlines in 2017 was “Iceland knows how to stop teen substance use – but the rest of the world is not listening.” In 1997 – 40% of Iceland’s adolescents got drunk in the past 30 days, one of the highest teen alcohol problem in the world. After a national prevention program consistent over 20 […]
Episode #179 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Donna Nelson and Chemistry of Drugs
Donna J. Nelson is an American chemist and professor of chemistry at the University of Oklahoma. Nelson specializes in organic chemistry, which she both researches and teaches. Nelson served as a science advisor to the AMC television show Breaking Bad.[1] She was the 2016 President of the American Chemical Society (ACS) with her presidential activities focusing on and guided by communities in chemistry. Nelson’s […]
Episode #184 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Melissa Baldwin and Human Trafficking
What can we learn from human trafficking prevention to promote drug prevention? Melissa Baldwin is a storyteller at heart. She received her degree in theatre and spent over 20 years performing and teaching. In addition, she immersed herself in various training opportunities around the topic of trauma informed care. Melissa currently oversees kNOw MORE!©, […]
Episode #185 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Thomas Freese and Methamphetamine Use Disorder
Methamphetamine alone and in combination with fentanyl is associated with high mortality. Is there hope for people with methamphetamine use disorder? Currently there is no FDA approved medication, but there is contingency management and treatment options. Thomas E. Freese, Ph.D., received his doctorate degree in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology […]
Episode #187 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Sara Carter and Investigative Journalism
Sara A. Carter and investigative journalism Sara A. Carter joined the Fox News Channel as a contributor in 2017. Prior to joining FNC, Carter worked for Circa News, Los Angeles News Group, The Washington Times and The Washington Examiner, and wrote numerous exclusives for U.S.A. Today, U.S. News & World Report, and Arutz Sheva in Israel. […]
Episode #188 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Matthew Maceria from Dope Dealer to Hope Dealer
Matthew Maceira is the Executive Director of Be Bold Street Ministries. He uses his experience as a Dope Dealer to being a Hope Dealer. Matthew survived many acts of brutality as a child and spent 27 years with active addiction, criminality, violence, and other drug world activities. He was wounded 14 times by knives and […]
Episode #189 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Ronald Flegel and SAMHSA Division of Workplace Program
The gold standard for workplace drug testing is established by SAMHSA’s Division for Workplace Programs, DWP. This affects 14 million employees. In addition, DWP manages the National Laboratory Certification Program and oversees the Drug Testing Advisory Board. Learn all about the DWP and the latest in drug testing from Ron Flegel, the Director of DWP. […]
Episode #190 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Gary Tsai on Addiction in LA
LA County California is home to 10 million residents and a public health trifecta problem of addiction, homeless and mental health issues. Dr. Gary Tsai is dedicated to creating solutions. Gary Tsai, M.D. is a physician executive who is the Director of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Control, a division of the Los Angeles County […]
Episode #191 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Paul Martin and United Against Fentanyl
United Against Fentanyl seeks to elevate the various organization working on the fentanyl crisis. Paul Martin For over two decades, Paul Martin has worked to ameliorate physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering. His work has focused largely around child welfare and child rights. He’s holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in philosophical ethics, is a former […]
Episode #192 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Darren White on Compassion and Deterrence
What is compassion in drugs and addiction? Compassion that avoids consequences for committing a crime is not compassion, it is cruel. Very Cruel – to the victim and the perpetrator. The Homeless, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act, YES on Prop 36, will bring more compassion to Californians through deterrence and bringing back drug courts. […]
Episode #193 High Truth on Drugs and Addiction with Brooke Briggance and Trauma Informed Care
Trauma Informed Care means understanding Advertise Childhood Experiences, Burn Out, Toxic Stress, Moral Injury, Secondary Trauma, and even transgenerational trauma. This is all important not just for patients, but also for providers. Brooke Briggance comes from a multi-sector background in health, direct impact programming for children, youth and families, and non-profit work. She comes from […]
195. Ethics of Addiction Care | Nicholas King
What are the ethics in public health and addiction treatment? Is it for the better good of the public or the individual? Does the definition change when it comes to drugs? Nicholas B. King is an associate professor in the Biomedical Ethics Unit and Department of Social Studies of Medicine, and associate member of Department […]
196. Going After Big Tobacco | Richard Daynard
There is a lot to learn from the history of Big Tobacco, and we can get that history from Professor Richard Daynard, the man who went after Big Tobacco. Professor Daynard is at the forefront of an international movement to establish the legal responsibility of the tobacco industry for tobacco-induced death, disease and disability. He […]
208. Wisdom from a Drug Czar | Gil Kerlikowske
The United States’s Drug Czar is in charge the nation’s drug policy. We can learn from the historical perspectives of our prior leaders. Gil Kerlikowske shared his insights. I served as the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), having been nominated by President Obama and confirmed by the Senate in March, 2014. Having […]
207. Fentanyl Inc. | Ben Westhoff
Ben traveled to China to buy some fentanyl precursors. What he learned shapes health policy to this day. Now he is banned from China travel. Ben Westhoff is an award-winning investigative reporter whose books are taught around the country and have been translated around the world, including Fentanyl, Inc.: How Rogue Chemists Created the Deadliest Wave […]
205. Dopamine Nation | Dr. Anna Lembke
Drug hijack your dopamine. Dopamine is a neurochemical we need to live. We need it like oxygen and water. Without it, people feel they are dying. Anna Lembke, MD is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she is the author […]
204. Product testing of cannabis and other Drugs | Josh Swider
Dawn, a prevention specialist noticed brightly colored packing of mushroom products in a smoke shop near a school. She wanted to know what they were selling children. Dawn found Josh Swider who agreed to testing of several products. The results were shocking – the products included a range of chemicals from THC to bath salts. […]
200. Nanotechnology for Fentanyl detection | Dr. Shalini Prasad
Fentanyl is the public health crisis of our times with 300 deaths a day from drugs, 60% driven by fentanyl. It is a humanitarian crisis. Fentanyl is a weapon of mass destruction. Quick fentanyl detection is important, and nanotechnology is playing a big role. Dr. Shalini Prasad’s research focuses on designing miniature cellular and molecular […]
199. Drug Prevention in College | Rich Lucey and Erin Ficker
College is a special time in a young person’s life. It is a time of personal growth and learning. It is often the first time to live alone away from home. Freedom. Yet colleges pride themselves as being a top party school, like a badge of honor. Responsibility. While on spring break, 22 year old […]
197. Cannabis Psychosis Risk Factor x 11 | Dr. Andre Mc Donald
In a study of 11,363 individuals with no psychotic disorder, cannabis use increased the risk of psychosis by 11 fold for ages 12 – 19. I spoke with master behind the research. André McDonald, PhD, MPH, is an epidemiologist and postdoctoral fellow at McMaster University’s Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research and Michael G. DeGroote Centre for […]
