Dr. David Jetmore on the roots of the opioid crisis in America

16/11/2020 49 min
Dr. David Jetmore on the roots of the opioid crisis in America

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Episode Synopsis

When Purdue Pharma began to coach physicians to include pain as the fifth vital sign, it led to over-prescription and ultimately, the worst drug crisis in American history. A retired physician, Dr. Jetmore currently serves as the Health Officer in Wayne County, Indiana. In his interview, he talks us through how the opioid crisis began…