by Duane Osterlind | Nov 27, 2023 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Healthcare, Legal Regulation, opioids, Suboxone treatment
What if the solution to America’s opioid crisis is right under our noses, but fear and misinformation are keeping it out of reach? In today’s episode, Duane speaks with Dr. Arun Gupta, a primary care physician and addiction doctor, and they tackle the question...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 13, 2023 | Addiction, Author, Grief & Loss, opioids, Research, Science
Do we truly understand substance use disorder? How can we dismantle the barriers to treatment? Join this latest episode with Duane as he interviews Susan Herrick and Dr. Arun Gupta tackle the stark realities of substance use disorder. Susan, a mother turned advocate,...
by Duane Osterlind | Oct 9, 2023 | Addiction, Author, Neuroscience, Science
: Why is addiction so hard to control? Does that mean addiction can’t be treated? On today’s episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, Duane talks to Dr. Paul Kaloostian. Dr. Paul Kaloostian is a neurosurgeon in Los Angeles as well as an author. His books include The...
by Duane Osterlind | Oct 2, 2023 | Addiction, Family
As we navigate the trials and tribulations of life, it’s essential to remember that we’re not alone. Like many of us, our guest for this episode, Elizabeth Cirrito, has journeyed through the dark tunnels of addiction, grief, and trauma. However, even in...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 28, 2023 | Addiction, Addiction, Therapy
Walking through the uncharted territories of life, we all carry our burdens and battle our demons. One such journey is that of our guest, Courtney Collier, whose teenage curiosity led him down the path of alcohol addiction. In this candid conversation, Courtney bares...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 14, 2023 | Addiction, Author
Surviving disaster is a testament to human resilience, the will to live, and the courage to heal. Today, we welcome a truly extraordinary guest, Geralyn Ritter, whose story is an inspiring manifestation of this spirit. As an Executive Vice President, Board Director,...