I love listening to people who aren’t in constant pain tell those of us who do hurt constantly how to live.

It’s almost as if no one watched the first season of Justified. This problem is over 20 years old, the Sackler family are still billionaires, and a lot of chronic pain sufferers are now in worse condition because their family doctor is afraid to prescribe anything stronger than Tylenol.

Chronic pain patients are fed up with this! What about our story!!!!!

And that’s why I have to suffer! With painful nuropathy

Does that bookshelf behind him look like it will fall at any minute...

It's so infuriating because the people who truly need the care, get treated like a junkie for needing pain medication to function. I agree certain rules should apply but they have made things so strict that doctors don't want to advocate for people in daily pain. So sad. Also, "people look young" so they can't have chronic pain?? What about people being born with something wrong. And after time the medication does have to be increased but that goes with alot of medications. What is alot to some might be appropriate for others because of their tolerance.

Doctors like this are going to make it *even harder* for people like me to get the meds I need to live a somewhat bearable life. Not pain free, but bearable. They already make me jump through hoops...I have no idea how these guys get away with it.

I just hate this so much, because it makes it so hard for people that really need this pain killer and who don’t abuse their prescriptions are made to look bad and then even have to turn to street drugs because of the medications won’t get prescribed anymore

Finally!!! I’ve seen these pill mills!! What about holding the big HARMA corporations accountable??

I worked in the Chronic Pain office inside a hospital. When someone is told there is no treatment available to ease their pain it's heartbreaking. I'm talking about people who suffer from debilitating injuries such as car crashes, sports injuries, diseases, nerve conditions. There were so many cases. One was a child who was hit by a drunk driver. Her back and pelvis were broken. I totally understand why people search for anything to ease pain. When your physical pain is eased, with or without drugs, the stress on the body and mind decreases. When you are told there is nothing modern medicine can do it breaks the spirit. The choices you have are few. The stress of your mind and body are amplified exponentially. Desperation can grab you and take over your life. Some patients even ended it themselves. Please let's show compassion for the victims of opiates. Then let's throw all of the pill pushers, including the billionaires, in prison (for starters).

Happy Good Friday beautiful people

I have a family member who has been using methadone for 20 years because it the only thing that keeps his pain at a bearable level. You would NEVER know he was on methadone, he works full time, never has had an issue "losing" a script, " "spilling them in the sink" , etc. as he has

When do the people take responsibility?

The bird portrait has been on the floor for the past 50 episodes, Ana I need to know, WHY???

Right now things have moved so far I. The opposite direction that people can’t get any pain pills after surgery. Patients that medical diagnosis of chronic pain have been told to take aspirin and that is all. Things have not improved for everyone.

I'm sorry but no one is FORCING these people into this addiction. Addicts have ruined it for people in grave pain.

Opioids almost ruined my life. I was hooked on pills for 10 yrs, then when I couldn't feel em anymore I switched to heroin. After I almost died in 2019 from fentanyl overdose I went to rehab and have been clean 5 yrs now. Idc how bad im hurting, I refuse to ever take another pain pill. I thank God everyday for giving me another chance at life bc alot of people aren't so lucky. There's too many doctors out there just giving any and everyone pain pills. Unless someone has chronic pain they don't need opiates. These pill doctors should most definitely be held responsible bc that sht ruins lives and klls people.

Happy Beautiful Good Friday ❤❤

My goodness, this guy is more word salad than Megan 😱

Going to go after doctors and patients when they need to go after the makers of these opiates and then lying to all of us about it's addiction

Thank you. I became aware of this in the early 2000s whilst researching addiction as a family member became addicted. It was knowing what was done then that made me totally distrustful of a more recent medical procedure that was forced on us. I saw firsthand how deep the deception went and how effectively critics were silenced.

He's the reason it is damn near impossible to get help with real chronic pain and don't abuse meds, now days. If you even mention opiates you're treated like a drug addicted or pill seeker. God forbid you have kidney stones or an obstruction due to a kidney stone. You think that level 10 pain would warrant pain relief, nope suffer I must.

2010 wasn’t the beginning of the pill epidemic, that was 1998-1999. By 2010 Purdue was already directed to change the formulation to the one, not so easily abused version of today.

Good morning, Ana - this is a great topic and I detest addiction. I will be reading Phillip’s book. So many good people have ended up in horrible situations because of addiction. But, I do wish the legitimate Doctors could treat their patients, when needed. They are all so scared now and we are seeing the rise in other substances being sold on the streets. There is no balance anymore. This Doctor is one of the many that gave Doctors a bad name. I can’t believe how long he practiced without insurance, that is crazy. My heart goes out to his victims and their families. Have a great weekend! I’m loving your Instagram posts with the cute dogs. 🐶

These people will have a different opinion when they start suffering from chronic pain.

I've been opiate free since January 16, 2024! Suboxone helped immensely!

Govt needs to stay out of patient/doctor relationships. Now many who need strong pain meds cannot get them until they agree to hospice.

"Keep patients coming back". This is what happens when people's health and lives are turned into a business

They haven't mastered a painkiller to take away the pain of an infected tooth. Amateurs mate.😅

This topic is damn if you do, damm if you don't. Drug abusers have made it very difficult for people who truly are in pain and need the medicine to live daily. They don't talk about all the suicides that have occurred since they cracked down on prescribing pills because people get tired of living with pain.

A person addicted to Opioids can be taking 30 plus pills per day which adds up to hundreds of pills a week! To someone looking in from the outside it might seem like a massive amount of pills, I doubt many people getting these prescriptions were selling them as they relied on them to function!

I wish you all well with your continuous journey in being clean .. that’s awesome ! I can’t even imagine what to have all new through. I’m afraid to take a Tylenol . Even after surgery a few years ago I wouldn’t take codine bc I was afraid .

Pray the med scientists can develop a great non-addictive pain relief medication.🙏

They will buy it off the street, if they can’t get it off the streets

Thanks for this. Watching from England.

I was the victim of a high profile case. I came out on top I really wanted to sue but my lawyer said we’d both have to move if I did I’m going to write a book soon.

Former husband was taking 15 to 20 pain pills a day would start taking at 4 AM took his life in 2010.

From a recovered opiate addict: we didn’t invent this problem.

Cincinnati is my hometown- and I live in the Chicagoland area so crazy I had no idea this was going on!!

I understand opioid epidemic... but ligit pain management is being affected bcuz people wanting to b high. Those in dire straights of irreversible pain can't get relief!! People have to remember those needing help!

It's a shame that a few doctor$ abUSED our healthcare system for their own greed! Now folks with chronic and debilitating pain are NOT ABEL to get opioids to management their pain effectively anymore as a 'means' to fix the system

Congratulations to Philip on his book!

The OD problem wasn't the opiates. It was when you mix Oxy and soma. That's exactly how people died in Texas who went to pill mills. I was one of them who was addicted. Lost a few "acquainted" friends and when I asked I was told it was the combo. I ruined my life. But 9 yrs clean now.

I'm never sure when I start these special episodes but I always enjoy them 😁

This is very sad. What about people having surgeries they need pain meds. It is so sad that now they can't get pain meds.

I just placed a hold on Philip Eil's book at my local library. Fascinating episode.

Getting a doctorate does not mean you are smart or especially intelligent. It certainly says nothing about ethics, morals, or basic logic. It does, however, prove you can decide to do something and stick with it.

My husband’s Dr did this to him. He partook, but the Dr willingly wrote the scripts. 3 pills that should never ethically be prescribed together. He did this for almost a decade. He died trying to get clean at 55 years old. The “Dr,” is still out here writing scripts.

I was given so many pain meds by my doctor and then my insurance changed and the new doctor actually called me a drug addict and cut me off completely! I was victimized by both doctors and now labeled a pill seeking drug addict when I even mention my legitimate pain and was even denied antibiotics for a infection in my breast because they heard the word pain and immediately shut me down for getting any care

Youre definitely right about the system being part of the problem. I believe the bureaucracy is the culprit. it seems the problem is tossed around back and forth within the medical establishment for years before it even gets outside to people who own the place or run it, then they hesitate before LE gets it. also, as dude said these cases are tough to prosecute so now a good investigation needs more time. Employees/parties should be able to cut out some while notifying everyone that should be concerned. A simpler problem is assuming medical places are all out to do good.

I had a root canal done and the dentist gave me a prescription for 50 oxycodone pills. I took one and was so pissed that he prescribed such a strong medication. I couldn’t wait for the effects to ware off. Totally wiped me out for 10 hours. I didn’t even need it 🤦‍♀️

The dedication of the team behind this channel is truly commendable. Their tireless efforts to raise awareness and advocate for change are making a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals.

Dangg mang if he was writing the scripts I feel bad cause it’s better than them hitting the street corners& ppl will beggg you to refill and tell you all type of stories just for that bottle, I’m on subs so trust me I used to do the same

Let's be clear - the big corporations have nothing to be ashamed at. Just like the tobacco industry. They are in my thoughts and prayers

See how money turns people bad!!!!????? We need a new system!!!!!

Back in the 90's there was a 70+ year old Doctor in Cedar Hill, Missouri that was convicted for exactly the same thing. Dr. Katz.

Ive seen this same story 150x about dif drs. So much for the oath

I just can't get over that fact that in 2009 this journalist/ book writer was 23 yrs old, making him 38 right now. This guy is 38 yrs old...!!

I have one question will the grieving families reap the proceeds from the books???? @TRUE CRIME DAILY

The collar says it all

Whistleblower in hiding😢😢😢Evil drug dealers in hospitals 😢😢😢

Our local pill mill, named Kirkpatrick in Longview, WA, was recently highlighted in the local paper. Hopefully there will be follow up and it will be get closed down!

all this happend over 12 years ago . . .

There is no incentive in the medical model for healing. $$$ is all that matters. If you heal you are no longer a patient and they no longer make $. I lived through it, healed myself, and moving on from this horrible cultural mindset.

My doctor was always high off the opiates he was taking. His eyes were always squinted and his speech and body movements slow. But he and his staff monitored me taking one 50g Tramadol a day.

If the ENTIRE chronic pain community disagrees with this author, as he admitted, then his research was flawed to begin with, and considering he cannot recognize that, he should’ve spent another decade on it.

A very interesting video thnx loved it.

Love to Ana!

This story sounds exactly like Chris & Jeff George’s pain clinics from Palm Beach County Florida probably around the same time.

Joe Rogan talks about this issue often & this is a prime example. I hope more of the main podcasts like Megyn Kelly , Joe Rogan etc,use this to create more awareness.

Yet I fracture my wrist and get Tylenol

Dr. Proctor from same area south shore ky. diet pills plus other.. anyone else remember him...

The how the clinics operate isnt a thing of the past. They are still like this.

I went to an urgent care center in '01 for bronchitis & was prescribed an 8oz bottle of liquid Codeine w/ 3 REFILLS. By the time I took all that I was fully addicted.

Why aren't the sackler family in prison?

Oh wow, my old dr only got 15 years and he killed a bunch of locals. Dr. Raymond Kraynak, in Pennsylvania

I want this book

What an interesting story.

I feel like The Dr. & the woman that owned the clinic really exploited the people in that area.

You gotta have your pills,i feel sorry for anyone that went to jail because they were getting their fix,no stronger urge then there is then to" get well"

Thank you so much!❤❤❤

WOW 😮

There was a “doctor” in southeastern GA, in the early 2000’s who was Rx so many and several of his patients also passed away. I believe that he, too was prosecuted; although, I can’t remember the details. I want to say his name was Green or Greene but not sure

It's really scary to think that trusting doctors can sometimes feel like taking a chance. The problem with pain pills is serious-it seems like they're often seen as a quick solution without thinking about the future consequences. It's super important for doctors to think carefully about both the good and bad sides of any medication they prescribe, especially when it's something as strong as painkillers. Patients should feel sure that their doctors genuinely care about them and are looking out for their overall health.

Glorified drug dealer

I hope you do a story on covid one day.

Ohh Godddd stop blaming the doctors!!! These people are adults and responsible for what they take ! It’s not the doctors fault if they abuse it!! if people have a question, they can contact the doctor, the pharmacy!!

32:33 was that an cut there... ??

Amen

I know the NHS is pretty broken but at least we don’t have this, which comes with profit focused practice.

The DEA does great work on this but they are understaffed. The CNN documentary American Pain outlines some of the DEA's struggles to raid and prosecute clinics when state law is lax in oversight. This is more of a AMA problem.

And those DEA quotas have been kept low for Adderall, causing a national shortage that is still not resolved several years later. And and, the opod criss has been made worse and more fatal by the stop and start government oversight and lack of education or desire of doctors to manage pain, prescriptions, and weaning off drugs, causing people who are cut off by their doctors to start taking heroin and getting unintentional fentanyl.

My ex boss in a lunch place in Pennsylvania was a woman from Morocco who had previously worked in an urgent care. She was arrested for giving out pills with no prescription. Her bf was a big coke head too. Great pair.

You wonder why I don't trust doctors. They can be perfect angels but they are also very bad human being sometimes. I don't want to take that risk.

As they were watching him and he didn't stop because he got used to the money that he was generating from these clients and im not talking about legit patients im referring to the people that would turn around and sell them on the street

Great

I’m from right across the Ohio river from southeastern Ohio in northeast Kentucky

So i n summary the criminal doctor is a narcissist. Fascinating story though. I so enjoyed listening to this and the author Phil Eil's insight into him. So much so that I have pre-ordered his book "Prescription for Pain ". It's out in 5 days time in my country and relatively inexpensive on Kindle

Why did it have to be her narrating this…

Anna Garcia is aging well