The Tom Barnard Show

Opiates are one of those double-edged swords.  There's nothing better for managing pain.  They're pretty much mandatory for people with severe pain.  They're also extremely addictive and deadly in the wrong hands.  There's plenty of blame to go around, too.  Are over-prescribing doctors to blame?  Overzealous pharmaceutical reps?  False marketing?  The jury is still out.   Cold Comfort: One man's struggle to stop the illegal marketing of powerful opioid drugs and save lives - amzn.to/3eatJkHSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.