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I'm Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and today’s WELL guest is Dr. Rieder. He is a philosopher by training, bioethicist by profession, communicator by passion, and author of the book, “In Pain: A Bioethicist’s Personal Struggle with Opioids.” In Pain describes Dr. Rieder's sudden and intimate run-in with the health care system that left him dependent on oxycodone. In this podcast, we discuss:

• The nuances of pain
• Prescribing opioids for trauma, post-surgical pain, and long-term pain
• Opioid tolerance, dependence and addiction
• Naloxone
• Drug use and the developing brain
• How parents can advocate for their child if opioids are prescribed
• Parenting and building protective factors
• The moral obligation of the health care system to both manage pain and reduce harm.