Guest Post by Dr. Bob Twillman Earlier this week, I got myself into some very hot water by tweeting a…
Have we spilled the beans on opioids?
Guest Blogger Dr. Jessica E Geiger-Hayes, together with several of her palliative care colleagues offered to share some insight on…
Opioid Porn – I know it When I see It
Wow, look at the size of that pork butt. Take a gander at the freshly whipped cream, that gooey cheese.…
Random versus Scheduled: Maximizing the Efficacy of Urine Drug Monitoring
Within the last four months, myself and colleagues have contributed to two publications in order to sort out various issues…
Looking for UDM Guidelines? Urine Luck
In January 2018, Urine Drug Monitoring Consensus Guidelines were released to include recommendations for prescribers and other healthcare clinicians regarding…
Guns, Pain, Drugs, and Thugs
I sit in amazement as I type, that any human being can somehow muster the indifference to defend a policy…
There’s a New Buprenorphine on the Block
With the recent FDA approval of a buprenorphine extended release injection, it seemed like a perfect opportunity to discuss practical…
Addiction, Hotline Bling and the Opioid Thing
No matter where you turn these days, it’s common to find people fixated on their next dose. At family gatherings,…
Moral Entrepreneurs Breed Righteous Indignation: The Case of DEA vs Tennant
#DropTheTennantCase Religious buffs may recall that anger is considered sinful unless it is “righteous anger”. (Gospel of Matthew 21). We welcome…
Forest is One Tree that Will Not Fall Without Being Heard
#DropTheTennantCase I was shocked to learn of the Gestapo tactics the DEA organized in the attack against Dr. Forest Tennant. …