Sick Health with Kevin Ban, MD

If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid addiction, then this episode of Sick Health has a lot of hopeful and practical tips for you. In about 25 minutes, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the latest opioid crisis statistics, addiction treatments, and affordable remedies that could save your life or the life of someone you love (right from the shelf of your pharmacy).

Join us as we delve into the pressing issue of opioid addiction and explore a range of OTC medications that offer amazing benefits. Dr. Kevin Ban guides us through these different treatments while making a key distinction between heroin and fentanyl overdoses. But this discussion is more than just an eye-opening account of the opioid epidemic's evolution. This tipping point for addiction treatment is framed by the success of other well-known OTC applications.

Stressing the need for more affordable over-the-counter treatments, Dr. Ban walks us through other health emergencies made treatable with well-known OTC medications for acute allergic reactions and pain management.

Give us 25 minutes and we’ll give you:
- An understanding of the opioid addiction crisis
- Insights into revolutionary, life-saving meds that can go in your pocket
- Knowledge about using both H1 and H2 blockers for comprehensive allergic reaction management.
- Pain management tips and techniques

Put the power of your health back in your hands with this episode filled with actionable advice and insights to help you and your loved ones stay healthy and safe!

This episode references Graphs, Data and Materials Developed by the CDC. Use of this material does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the U.S. Government, Department of Health and Human Services, or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
These materials are available on the CDC website for no charge:

https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/about/understanding-the-opioid-overdose-epidemic.html
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/drug-overdose-data.htm

Explore whether your state has Narcan available by standing order - your healthcare insurance may cover it.

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