April 5, 2024 • 54 mins
The podcast featured Dr. Adina, a pharmacist, discussing her personal experience with addiction and her journey with a loved one referred to as Jack. She highlighted the misleading information provided by pharmaceutical companies regarding the addictive nature of opioids, leading to the opioid crisis. Dr. Adina emphasized the importance of love, patience, and communication in helping individuals struggling with addiction, rather than traditional methods like letting them hit rock bottom or sending them to treatment facilities.
Her approach, guided by faith and love, helped Jack overcome his addiction and find a new path in life. The discussion underscored the significance of alternative approaches to addiction treatment, focusing on empathy, understanding, and support. Dr. Adina's story inspires listeners to consider different ways of helping those battling addiction and the importance of compassion in the recovery process.
Website: https://www.dradenapharmacist.com/
LEARNINGS:
What was the initial belief among pharmacists and physicians regarding the addictiveness of opioids?
They were told that opioids were less than 1% addictive and were encouraged to give as much as needed to control pain.
How did the giant pharmaceutical company deceive healthcare professionals and organizations regarding the addictiveness of opioids?
They produced addictive drugs, claimed they were less than 1% addictive, and presented false documents to gain the trust of physicians and pharmacists.
What realization did the pharmacist have regarding the 'hit rock bottom' approach to addiction?
She understood that letting someone hit rock bottom could lead to death, prompting a change in her perspective on how to deal with addiction.
How did the pharmacist's approach to helping her loved one with addiction differ from traditional methods?
She focused on love, patience, and communication, offering support and understanding instead of letting him hit rock bottom or pushing him into treatment facilities.
What message did the pharmacist convey about the importance of love and connection in helping individuals struggling with addiction?
She emphasized the value of showing love and care to help individuals realize their worth and make positive changes.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-advisor-with-stacey-chillemi--5670856/support.
Her approach, guided by faith and love, helped Jack overcome his addiction and find a new path in life. The discussion underscored the significance of alternative approaches to addiction treatment, focusing on empathy, understanding, and support. Dr. Adina's story inspires listeners to consider different ways of helping those battling addiction and the importance of compassion in the recovery process.
Website: https://www.dradenapharmacist.com/
LEARNINGS:
What was the initial belief among pharmacists and physicians regarding the addictiveness of opioids?
They were told that opioids were less than 1% addictive and were encouraged to give as much as needed to control pain.
How did the giant pharmaceutical company deceive healthcare professionals and organizations regarding the addictiveness of opioids?
They produced addictive drugs, claimed they were less than 1% addictive, and presented false documents to gain the trust of physicians and pharmacists.
What realization did the pharmacist have regarding the 'hit rock bottom' approach to addiction?
She understood that letting someone hit rock bottom could lead to death, prompting a change in her perspective on how to deal with addiction.
How did the pharmacist's approach to helping her loved one with addiction differ from traditional methods?
She focused on love, patience, and communication, offering support and understanding instead of letting him hit rock bottom or pushing him into treatment facilities.
What message did the pharmacist convey about the importance of love and connection in helping individuals struggling with addiction?
She emphasized the value of showing love and care to help individuals realize their worth and make positive changes.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-advisor-with-stacey-chillemi--5670856/support.
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