Discover the untold story behind naltrexone — the life-saving treatment Big Pharma doesn't want you to know about. 🌟 In this powerful conversation, Percy Menxzies and Ben Westhoff dive deep into how this FDA-approved drug helps people kick opioids and alcohol for good. But why isn't it being widely used? Tune in to hear the truth

Dr. Fred Rottnek highlights key needs in addiction-medicine workforce development, including better training, standardization in a new specialty, and hybrid care models. He discusses the role of agonist medications, harm-reduction approaches to cannabis, and how non-alcoholic drinks affect recovery—underscoring the value of interprofessional, patient-centered care.

Dr. Fred Rottnek joins Percy Menzies on All Things Addiction to discuss alcohol use disorder—its history, stigma, and treatment. They explore how alcohol-related deaths surged during COVID-19, why medications like Naltrexone remain underused, and how shifting from moral judgment to medical care can save lives. This episode offers hope, education, and evidence-based solutions for treating alcohol addiction with compassion and science.