Best Cover2 Resources Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 276 - Strike Force Stops Flow of Illicit Opioids 28:45

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Ep. 284 - Sentencing The Mastermind 35:28

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Last February, I interviewed Evan Ratliff, author of The Mastermind. The book tells the story of how lone programmer Paul La Roux, built an online drug empire responsible for dumping millions of pain pills into the U.S. La Roux enticed hundreds of doctors to take part in his scheme and wasn’t caught until 2012. During my interview with Ratliff, he …

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Ep. 283 - Obscure Treatment Could be The Final Fix for Addiction 58:25

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For the last few months, I’ve been covering COVID-19’s impact on the opioid crisis. With overdoses up 42% in May alone, it’s projected 75,000 additional lives will be lost to alcohol and drug overdose because of the pandemic.One resource that could help prevent this is a methodology for addiction treatment that has existed for over 45 years but has…

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Ep. 282 - The Impact of COVID-19 on the Opioid Crisis 52:25

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Over the last 90 plus days, much has changed in our world. COVID19 has forced many of us to endure unfamiliar hardships and inconveniences. But our most vulnerable populations, such as those struggling with OUD, have been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus. To better understand the impact of coronavirus on the opioid epidemic, we teamed up wi…

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Ep. 205 Rerelease - American Fix: Inside the Opioid Addiction Crisis and How to End It. 30:15

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In 2018, bestselling author Ryan Hampton spoke with me about his struggles with heroin addiction while working as a White House aide and how he become a national advocate for those in recovery.We hope you can join us on June 25th for a special live webinar to discuss the pandemic’s impact on the opioid epidemic and the odds of recovery in America t…

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Ep. 220 Rerelease - Dopesick: The Drug Company that Addicted America 30:22

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Late in 2018, Beth Macy, best selling author of "Dopesick", shared the story of how Virginia became the canary in the coal mine for the opioid epidemic in her 5 part series with me.We hope you can join us on June 25th for a special event to discuss the pandemic’s impact on the opioid epidemic and the odds of recovery in America today.…

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Ep. 281 - A Safer Supply Saves Lives 34:12

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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is considered the gold standard for treating opioid use disorder. But it doesn’t work for everyone, and for those unresponsive to MAT, the next use of illicit street drugs could be their last. This month, Staff Sergeant Conor King introduced us to SaferSupply, a program for those who are either not ready for reco…

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Ep. 280 - When Keeping Secrets Costs Lives 29:31

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On May 14th Greg received an email from Elaine, a Montgomery County Maryland Resident. She shared the story of her brother Alan who had struggled with addiction, recovery, and relapse for much of his life.Less than a month ago, his unexpected death came as a shock to Elaine. But, she was more surprised to learn that Alan had overdosed many times be…

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Ep. 279 - Home Test Kits: DFCA's Innovative Response to a Pandemic 29:30

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In today’s episode of the Cover2, PPT podcast, we continue revisiting some of the People, Places, and Things we’ve profiled in earlier episodes. We’re touching base to see how the Coronavirus has changed the way they’re making a difference in the opioid epidemic.Today we’re joined by Angie Ferguson, the Executive Director of Drug-Free Clubs of Amer…

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Ep. 278 - Adapting Peer Recovery for a Pandemic 22:09

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Three years ago, we profiled AnchorEd, an innovative initiative, developed in Rhode Island. This program enables peer recovery coaches to meet with overdose victims before their release from the hospital.In March, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic sent everyone into lockdown. To continue helping people with recovery, these programs had to adapt t…

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Ep. 277 - Rapid Changes to Opioid Treatment Driven by COVID-19 30:11

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Last week, a STAT News article titled “Covid-19 will worsen the opioid overdose crisis if we don’t prepare now,” stated that, “Missing from the national discussion on the coronavirus has been another vulnerable group: patients with opioid use disorder. Despite ongoing public health efforts, the opioid overdose crisis does not appear to be slowing d…

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Ep. 275 - Drug Czar Unpacks Our National Opioid Epidemic Strategy 32:06

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Ep. 274 - Treatment Breakthrough: The ER Addiction Stabilization Unit 37:34

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Ep. 273 - The Mastermind Behind the World’s Largest Online Drug Cartel 44:28

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Ep. 272 - MOMS Plus: New Program to Lower NAS Rates 27:45

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Ep. 271 - In Pain: When No One Knows How to Taper Pain Pills 44:51

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Ep. 270 - Insys Therapeutic Execs Sentenced: Will Doctors Be Next? 31:10

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Ep 269 - New MLB Drug Testing Policy Could Be a Game Changer 30:23

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Ep 268 - Rudy Giuliani & The Lost Opportunity to Make Them Pay 30:28

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Our Favorite Episode from 2019: FDA Missteps that Helped Fuel Our Nation’s Health Crisis 32:10

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Ep. 266 - Don't Live in Denial, Ohio 18:18

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Ohio has one of the highest opioid overdose death rates in the entire nation. Despite research from the Ohio Opioid Education Alliance revealing that most Ohio parents are aware of this, they still underestimate the risk opioids pose to their children and family. To counteract this “not my kid” mindset from leading parents to overlook the importanc…

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Ep. 265 - Drug & Alcohol Prevention Targets At-Risk Personality Types 30:26

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For years now, schools across the U.S. have been striving to implement more effective drug abuse prevention and education programs to protect adolescents from alcohol & drug abuse.However, despite investing millions of dollars into prevention programs such as D.A.R.E and Nancy Reagan’s “just say no” campaign, recent studies have revealed they’ve be…

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Ep. 264 - Beth Macy & Emily Martinez: Finding Tess 25:48

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Earlier this year, Greg interviewed bestselling author Beth Macy in a series on her book, Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America. It’s a compelling account of the opioid epidemic in our country and profiles the over twenty-year history of the opioid crisis as it emerged in the state of Virginia.Recently, he caught up…

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Ep. 263 - Deconstructing the Addicted Mind: Dr. Nicole Labor 39:25

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It’s difficult for a non-addicted person to rationalize the addicted mind, and the societal stigmatism around addiction doesn’t make that any easier. How can they keep making these decisions if they know they’re wrong, and why won’t they make choices that lead to recovery?The truth is, an addict isn’t in complete control. Like cancer or diabetes, a…

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Ep. 262 - Akron Film Brings Opioid Crisis to the Silver Screen 24:46

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Four years ago, actor, writer, and Akron Ohio native, Jeremie Campbell, was unaware that the opioid crisis was continuing to ravage his hometown. Following his high school graduation, the former all-state football player left Akron for Hollywood. In part to pursue his acting career, landing roles in Spartan, Bicycle Dreams, and Dangerous Words from…

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Ep. 261 - The True Cost of the Opioid Crisis 26:44

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In August, a closely watched Oklahoma opioid trial concluded. Johnson & Johnson was found guilty of deceptive marketing practices and public nuisance, the judge awarded the state $572 Million to cover the first year of abatement.However, the judge later announced he had made a $107 million miscalculation. Instead of $572 million, the amount awarded…

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Ep. 260 - ResultsOhio: Funding Programs That Get Results 22:10

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You wouldn’t pay for something without knowing what you were getting, but all too often, our tax dollars are spent on programs without accountability for results. With the new ResultsOhio initiative, led by state Treasurer Robert Sprague, Ohio is looking for data-backed solutions to guide its funding decisions for social and public health programs.…

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Ep. 259 - Unpacking The Settlement in The Ohio Bellwether MDL Case in Cleveland 24:27

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On October 21st, just as a landmark opioid trial was about to begin, a $260 million settlement was reached. The deal negotiated between three major opioid distributors, one opioid manufacturer, and Cuyahoga and Summit Country Ohio, resulted in a combination of cash payouts, and donations of addiction treatments. The first of its kind, this case cou…

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Ep. 258 - Saving Lives from Opioid Overdoses – Part 2: Innovations in Harm Reduction 31:24

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Last week, in part 1 of our series on harm reduction, Dr. Jeffrey Singer talked with us about the current state of Naloxone in America, and how to get it to those in need.Today, in the 2nd part of this series, we explore Dr. Singer’s argument against the opioid prescribing limits that have been implemented by many states as a means to slow the opio…

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Ep. 257 - Saving Lives from Opioid Overdoses - Part 1: The Naloxone Policy Discussion 33:19

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As a regular listener of our podcast, you know that Naloxone can revive an unconscious overdose victim, and stabilize them until proper medical help arrives.130 people die in our country every day from an opioid overdose, and many deaths could be prevented if Naloxone were more readily available. While first responders carry the life-saving drug, i…

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Ep. 256 - The Data Big Pharma Doesn’t Want You to Know – Part 2 33:45

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This past August, we started our two-part series covering the public release of the ARCOS data, the DEA’s virtual roadmap to the opioid epidemic. Today, we finish that coverage with Washington Post Investigative Reporter Scott Higham.Scott is a Pulitzer Prize-winning member of The Post's investigations unit. Since joining The Post in 2000, he’s exa…

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Ep. 255 - David Siegel & The Opioid Pandemic- Part 2 28:18

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Last time on the Cover2 Podcast, David Siegel, the CEO of Westgate Resorts, shared how the opioid epidemic changed his family forever when it took the life of his daughter Victoria.With a new purpose, David decided to tackle the pandemic head-on, meeting with several of our nation’s leaders responsible for solving the crisis. He quickly learned the…

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Ep. 254 - David Siegel & The Opioid Pandemic- Part 1 31:03

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Since we began this podcast series three and a half years ago, we’ve met some amazing people doing incredible work, each making a difference in the opioid epidemic in their own way. Today’s guest is no exception. What sets him apart is the scope of his latest initiative and his sense of urgency in getting it done. David Siegel is the founder and CE…

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Ep. 253 - The Right Way to Spend Billions in Settlement Money 24:58

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This Summer there’s been a great deal of news on the opioid lawsuit in Oklahoma and the MDL here in Cleveland. We’ve heard how communities and native tribes thought the country have suffered at the hands of the pharmaceutical industry, and now with the ruling against J&J in the Oklahoma trial for $572M and Purdue Pharma offering to settle for $12 B…

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Ep. 252 - Introducing a Community of First Responders (Everyone Has a Role!) 7:35

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First Responders have 6 minutes to make it to an overdose victim and begin administering life-saving Narcan. Sadly, that’s not always possible. The Community of First Responders Initiative is about making Narcan available in public spaces and linking Narcan Carriers with overdose victims while they wait for emergency responders to arrive.Each year …

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Ep. 251 - The Data Big Pharma Doesn’t Want You to Know - Part 1 33:09

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On July 15th, DEA data covering 2006 to 2012 American opioid sales, was released to the public. The ARCOS data revealed the distribution path of every oxycodone and hydrocodone pill sold in America. A trail of opioids from manufacturers to distributors, to pharmacies, to patients. Undeniable evidence for their responsibility for the opioid crisis.B…

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Ep. 250 - The FDA Missteps that Fueled Our Nation’s Health Crisis 42:19

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Today’s guest, Dr. Andrew Kolodny, is an authority on the opioid epidemic. As a Senior Scientist and, Co-Director of Opioid Policy Research at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Dr. Kolodny has a deep-rooted interest in public health.He began his career working for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, helping …

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Ep. 249 - The First Agency to Sound the Alarm. 28:52

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While many people in power ignored the mounting evidence of the Opioid Crisis, one leader refused to turn a blind eye.In 2009, fresh from seven years as NYC’s health commissioner, Dr. Tom Frieden was appointed a director of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) by president Obama.Dr. Frieden immediately got to work and started by wading through eigh…

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Ep. 248 -Taking Recovery To The Streets 31:27

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About 21 million Americans struggle with addiction every day, yet only 10 percent receive treatment. While that percentage is unbelievably low, the reality is that traditional methods of aid are inaccessible for many people, even if addicts are ready for treatment. Fortunately, many organizations recognize this issue and are creating paths to make …

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Ep. 247 - The Corrupting Influence of Purdue: WHO knew? 28:50

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As negative press continued to increase for Purdue Pharma and the opioid epidemic, their market in the US began to dwindle. Prescriptions for OxyContin fell more than 40% since 2010, equating to billions lost revenue. The company’s owners, the Sackler Family, started pursuing a new strategy. Go global through their international company Mundipharma…

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Ep. 246 - Lost Lives Lead to New Prevention Programs 28:50

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In June of 2016, we sat down with Dr. Tom Gilson, the nationally known medical examiner from Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Hoping it might inform and help others, Dr. Gilson reviewed Sam McNeil’s report from the medical examiner of Palm Beach County. Today, we revisit that discussion and uncover how some communities, such as the Baltimore Department of He…

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Ep. 245 - Modern-day FDA, What’s New is Still Old 28:50

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In our three-part series with American Overdose author, Chris McGreal, we took an in-depth look at some of the policies and practices of the FDA that helped lead to our nation’s worst health crisis in history.During the series, I spoke with the former chair of the FDA advisory committee, who’s role is to review and advise on drugs under considerati…

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Ep. 244 – Profits Over People - Part 3: Big Pharma, “It’s the patients not the pills” 28:50

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When award-winning author Chris McGreal sat down to write American Overdose: The Opioid Tragedy in Three Acts, he wanted to answer two questions. The first: How could the opioid crisis go on for nearly 20 years before it reached public awareness? The second: Why did the opioid crisis happen in America, and nowhere else in the world? We uncover the …

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Ep. 243 – Profits Over People – Part 2: Industry Influence and Intrigue 28:50

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To many, how and why the opioid epidemic came about remains a mystery. How did these dangerous and addictive substances earn approval for distribution? Why were these drugs approved if they were clearly so addictive and dangerous? Why has our legal system taken so long to react to a crisis that began in the early 2000s? We continue uncovering the a…

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Ep. 242 – Profits Over People: FDA Opioid Drug Approvals, with Author Chris McGreal 28:49

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The Opioid epidemic is the deadliest drug crisis in American history, claiming over 350,000 lives since 1999. While many people have an idea of what caused the opioid crisis, few understand the why and how. For example, how did a tragedy that started 20 years ago, only start gaining attention in 2017? How was the greatest drug crisis in American hi…

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Ep. 241 – Behind the Scenes of “Heroin’s Grip” a New Documentary, with Director Conrad Weaver 28:50

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Many people that view addiction from the outside don’t understand the struggle addicts go through and can’t appreciate how addiction impacts their families. To educate people from that perspective, the new documentary, Heroin’s Grip, features the families of Frederick County Maryland, whose lives were transformed by addiction and the opioid epidemi…

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Ep. 240 – Uncovering Coverage Gaps and Understanding the ACA, with Lindsey Vuolo 29:07

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In March of 2019 the Center on Addiction, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting families struggling with substance use and addiction, published Uncovering Coverage Gaps II: A Review of Addiction Benefits in ACA Plans. A follow up to their 2016 report of the same name, this new report reviews and compares the addiction benefits in the Aff…

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Ep. 239 – Faith Communities Supercharging Recovery, with Dr. Monty Burks 28:50

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The opioid epidemic has taken a deep toll on families throughout Appalachia. In Tennessee alone, over 1,631 people, (more than five per day), died from a drug overdose in 2016. To respond to such a massive loss of life, Tennessee state leaders developed a special program to unite faith-based communities and take coordinated action against substance…

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Ep. 238 – Empowering Families Struggling with Opioid Addiction, with Roy Poillon 22:57

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While there are many high-quality treatment centers, organizations, and programs for people struggling with opioid addiction, their families often lack the same resources. Opioid use changes the lives of the addict’s family as well as the addict, and many families don’t know what to do when a loved one is faced with opioid addiction.Opioid addictio…

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Ep. 237 - Understanding Purdue Pharma’s Settlement with Oklahoma 28:50

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On March 26, 2019, the pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma, a high-profile figure in the Opioid Epidemic, agreed to a $270 Million Opioid Settlement with the State of Oklahoma. The money from this settlement will fund a national addiction research and treatment center in Oklahoma.This is a unique case for several reasons. First, Oklahoma Attorney …

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