In this summer's "Best of MBM" series we replay the revealing conversation from August 2023 with Dr. Dove Gebien, a former ER doctor who faced his addiction to fentanyl. Join us as he shares his personal journey, from his abuse of fentanyl to a near-fatal overdose and an inspiring path to recovery. As a lead plaintiff in a big pharma class action lawsuit, he shares his opinion about pharmaceutical companies like Purdue Pharma exploiting doctors and presenting skewed research in an effort to influence prescription practices.

Hosts Greg and Rob discuss Dr. Gebien’s journey and how they relate to his story. They also talk about the recently released Netflix series "Painkiller," which examines Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family and the dark underbelly of the opioid crisis.

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• Artwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca

Resources discussed in the episode:

• Episode 5 of Mindbody Matters “Painkillers and Big Pharma: The Marketing of Medication with Dr. Robert Shepherd”
• Netflix “Painkiller” – https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81095069
• Wellness Group - https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-ca/

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In this summer's "Best of MBM" series, we replay our eye-opening episode from August 2023 about big pharma in which we discuss the Netflix series "Painkiller," which shed light on the unethical marketing practices of Purdue Pharma, makers of OxyContin. Greg interviews Dr. Robert Shepherd, a Psychologist who witnessed firsthand the influence of big pharma companies like Purdue Pharma and Pfizer, makers of Celebrex had on doctors as he was wined and dined by pharmaceutical companies but saw the danger early in the opioid crisis and spoke out against it. Greg and Dr. Shepherd explore the ways in which big pharma incentivize doctors to prescribe their drugs plying them with perks, lavish dinners and paid speaking opportunities. As well, Dr. Shepherd shares how he was forced to resign when he openly spoke out against these practices.

After the interview, Rob brings up how both of he and Greg received perks from record companies when they were radio announcers similar to the practices discussed.

• If you would like to be a guest on the show or to inquire about sponsorship/advertising, go to our website: mb-matters.com
• Artwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Dr. Robert Shepherd - http://therapyonline.me/
• Evidence Based Health Information - https://www.cochrane.org/
• "Pain killer: An Empire of Deceit and the Origin of America's Opioid Epidemic" - Barry Meier - https://www.amazon.com/Pain-Killer-Empire-Americas-Epidemic/dp/198480118X
• Netflix series "Painkiller" - August 10, 2023 - https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81095069

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