https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-quit-opioids/

Today’s show is a little bit of a hybrid between the usual monologue and a guest interview—think of it as a BOGO. First, we’ll dive into the history of the opioid epidemic and look at the disconnect between research-recommended opioid treatment versus the most commonly administered treatment. Then, we’ll talk about how to quit opioids with podcast host and TEDx speaker Eric Zimmer who, at the age of 24, was homeless, addicted to heroin, and facing long jail sentences. Today, he’s a seasoned behavior coach and host of the excellent podcast, The One You Feed.His podcast title is based on an old parable about two metaphorical wolves who battle within us.

So first, let’s talk history. To paraphrase the Talking Heads, how did we get here? How did the opioid epidemic become the opioid epidemic?