Heroin Vaccine and Understanding Addiction with Dr. Kim Janda & Caron Block
Media Mayhem with Allison Hope Weiner
Episode 143
Episode Synopsis
In the wake of Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death from a heroin overdose, we discuss the vaccine for heroin addiction that has been developed by Dr. Kim Janda, and get insight beyond the usual stigmas that accompany drug use with Caron Block. In a conversation that examines drugs in the entertainment industry, addiction around the world, big pharma, and research and political prejudice against developing treatments, we provide a different take on the drug debate in this Media Mayhem.
Guest Bio
Dr. Kim Janda is a Professor of Chemistry and Director at the Worm Institute for Research & Medicine (WIRM), and a Skaggs Scholar, The Skaggs Institute for Chemical Biology.
Caron Block is an outspoken advocate of drug addiction prevention and research.
Hosts
Allison Hope Weiner
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcome to Media Mayhem.
01:10 Introducing Dr. Kim Jonga and Karen Block.
02:15 The catalyst for studying addiction.
04:15 Stages of addiction.
06:00 Global usage of heroin.
07:35 How the vaccine works, and who it is meant for.
10:43 Karen’s interest and experience with addiction.
12:30 Public perception on addiction and political outlooks against treatment.
13:40 Funding for research and development.
15:15 Public opinion of Philip Seymour Hoffman and judgement of addicts.
18:25 Dr. Drew misinforms the public on heroin.
19:35 Costs and administering the vaccine.
21:35 Identifying candidates for addiction and the progression of drug abuse.
23:30 Marijuana a gateway drug?
25:30 Advantages of the vaccine.
30:25 Effective emergency overdose treatments.
32:20 Clinical trials for the vaccine, and changing public perception.
35:45 The hurdle of big pharma.
39:15 Looking at the costs of addiction to society.
42:10 Where Heroin comes from.
43:50 Following up and contact info.
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http://ww.scripps.edu/philanthropy
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