Join Dr. Thomas Whalen, Dr. Michael Pridham and Dr. Qiu Xuelan to discover what the Chinese opium wars can teach us about how to overcome the modern opioid epidemic.

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Show notes:

0:03 What we can learn from the Chinese opium wars

12:48 Dr. Thomas Whalen, MD (http://www.upswingrecovery.com & albuquerqueketamineclinic.com)

14:37 Dr. Michael Pridham (https://drpridham.com)

14:49 Dr. Whalen’s experience of using opiates as an MD, its effects on personality changes and effects on society

24:26 opioid addiction

28:51 Current pathways of treating opioid addiction

35:56 Ideal methods for treating substance abuse

40:36 Support for veterans, law enforcement and EMT personnel

42:37 Pharmacology of botanical treatments for treating opioid addiction