
#2026 - Peter Berg
The Joe Rogan Experience
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Pain Management and Societal Inequities
This chapter examines the historical and sociopolitical dimensions of the war on drugs, particularly comparing societal responses to crack cocaine and OxyContin. The discussion includes personal anecdotes about pain management after surgeries and critiques the over-prescription of opioids, emphasizing the importance of cautious medication use. Additionally, it explores alternative pain treatments and the broader implications of systemic inequalities in healthcare.
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