Patient Brokering

Patient Brokering

Patient Brokering

“Patient brokers” are bad people who take advantage of vulnerable patients, by luring them in and out of treatment by bribes or financial incentives, so they […]

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Prosecutors Gone Wild: Part 2

Prosecutors Gone Wild: Part 2

Prosecutors Gone Wild: Part 2

Broad search warrants, botched raids and knowingly concealing information or evidence to win a case are only some examples of unethical and deceptive behavior of government […]

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Prosecutors Gone Wild

Prosecutors Gone Wild

Prosecutors Gone Wild

It’s a dangerous trend—federal prosecutors have the power and authority to destroy a person’s company and reputation, but are falsely accusing innocent people of crimes they […]

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Falling Through the Cracks

Falling Through the Cracks

Falling Through the Cracks

This week’s show, we are joined by Dr. Tonmoy Sharma Doug Walter, J.D., associate executive director for government relations in the American Psychological Association Practice Organization […]

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What Happens in Treatment, Behind Closed Doors?

What Happens in Treatment, Behind Closed Doors?

What Happens in Treatment, Behind Closed Doors?

For many people, what happens inside of a treatment facility is a mystery. Traditionally, getting help from a mental health or addiction treatment facility has been […]

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How to Choose the Right Treatment Facility

How to Choose the Right Treatment Facility

How to Choose the Right Treatment Facility

Every year, millions of people require some form of addiction or mental health treatment. Yet, with the plethora of facilities and treatment options available out there, […]

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Health Net

Health Net

This show looks at Health Net’s failure to reimburse more than 100 treatment facilities in the state of California, and some of the other problems the […]

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America’s Killer Opioid Epidemic

America’s Killer Opioid Epidemic

Every December 31st, millions of people around the world resolve to quit a bad habit like nail biting, eating junk food, drinking too much, or even […]

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Are Habits Hardwired?

Are Habits Hardwired?

Every December 31st, millions of people around the world resolve to quit a bad habit like nail biting, eating junk food, drinking too much or even […]

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Is Marijuana Addictive?

Is Marijuana Addictive?

As more and more states legalize marijuana for recreational and medical use, it’s important to look at the potential repercussions associated with the decriminalization of marijuana. […]

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Alcohol and the Teenage Brain

Alcohol and the Teenage Brain

Why are so many teens misusing alcohol and drugs and how does this change the brain? Does drinking or drug use at a young age mean […]

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The Pill Problem: Are We Over-Medicating Our Moods?

The Pill Problem: Are We Over-Medicating Our Moods?

Mental health specialist Dr Tonmoy Sharma has extensively researched the use of prescription drugs to manage emotional discomfort and distress. He argues that while medication can […]

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