I feel privileged to share the microphone with Dr. Claudia C. Cotca. She is a 3-times graduate of University of Michigan, where she received a Bachelor of Science with Chemistry Degree and Cellular Molecular Biology, Master of Public Health in Toxicology, and Doctor of Dental Surgery. Dr. Cotca is an international lecturer and aesthetic restorative dentist.
We sat down and discussed modern medicine in America and the fact that we use medicine to cover pain. Dr. Cotca has some amazing questions for the listeners and for those in control of the crisis.
Opioids are prescribed for the purpose of blocking pain signals between the brain and the body. They are prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. So if you break your leg in an accident, you will more likely than not be prescribed opioids for the pain.
So why are opioids being prescribed months after the injury has healed? Are there any other options for pain? Is it ok to feel pain and how is it helpful?
Don't miss this episode! With the opioid epidemic taking so many lives, education is the key component to safety. The more we learn about the issue, the better we can protect our tribe!
If you are struggling with addiction and have a desire to stop, contact me at chasingthevase@gmail.com.
