The methadone industrial complex killed the cure

About this episode

Percy Menzies critiques the reliance on methadone for addiction treatment and advocates for alternative approaches like naltrexone.

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Randall Bock – Percy Menzies challenges the dominance of methadone treatment, arguing that effective opioid antagonists like naltrexone were sidelined by institutional interests. He highlights missed opportunities in addiction care, advocating for patient autonomy, biological recovery, and a more flexible, evidence-based approach...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Randall Bock

Guest: Percy Menzies

Topics covered

• addiction treatment
• opioid crisis
• patient autonomy
• evidence-based medicine
• biological recovery

Keywords

• methadone
• naltrexone
• addiction care
• opioid antagonists
• patient autonomy
• evidence-based approach

Mentioned in this episode

Products: methadone, naltrexone

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