Topic: Opioid Treatment

2 chapters across the catalog

Support Squirrel
Episode 982 1:37:11 - 1:42:24

982: Support Squirrel

Opioid Crisis, Addiction Treatment Industry

A study suggests that over-the-counter medications like Tylenol and Advil can be as effective as prescription opioids for pain relief. Meanwhile, private equity firms and large chains like Acadia Healthcare are aggressively acquiring profitable addiction treatment centers to capitalize on insurance payouts.

Shmoo
Episode 941 5:30 - 9:36

941: Shmoo

Adapt Pharma Market Monopoly and Viceland Documentary

Adapt Pharma holds a virtual monopoly on the first FDA-approved nasal form of Naloxone, leading to speculation about a future IPO driven by heavy public relations. A shift in discussion critiques a Viceland documentary regarding the burka ban in France. The documentary is criticized for focusing on schoolgirls' clothing choices rather than addressing the cultural tensions in European "no-go zones."