Millions unknowingly store a lethal cocktail in their medicine cabinets—and it’s not from illicit drugs. In this gripping episode,
Dr. Ferghal Armstrong reveals a hidden danger in modern medicine: the deadly combination of opioids, benzodiazepines, and gabapentinoids.
Backed by alarming research from North Carolina and Australia, he highlights how these commonly prescribed medications, meant to relieve pain, anxiety, and nerve discomfort, can create a perfect storm of respiratory depression and overdose—even when taken as directed.You’ll learn how taking opioids with benzos increases overdose risk tenfold, and how adding drugs like pregabalin can raise it even higher.
Shockingly, 80% of opioid patients are also prescribed benzodiazepines—making this a widespread issue, not an anomaly. Dr. Armstrong dives into the science behind these drug interactions, explains why naloxone isn’t always enough, and shares crucial steps for patients and caregivers to stay safe.This is a must-watch for anyone prescribed these medications or caring for someone who is. Discover life-saving insights, actionable tips, and the importance of medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependence. If you thought your prescribed meds were safe, think again.
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Two Guys (Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers). Five Rings (you know, from the Olympics logo). One essential podcast for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Bowen Yang (SNL, Wicked) and Matt Rogers (Palm Royale, No Good Deed) of Las Culturistas are back for a second season of Two Guys, Five Rings, a collaboration with NBC Sports and iHeartRadio. In this 15-episode event, Bowen and Matt discuss the top storylines, obsess over Italian culture, and find out what really goes on in the Olympic Village.