One method of pain management that is receiving both praise and backlash is the field of pain acceptance. We talk to a clinical psychologist to learn more. We also discuss the prospect of North Korea denuclearizing with an expert.
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After Inter-Korean Summit, How Likely Is North Korea To Denuclearize?
The recent summit between the leaders of North and South Korea has many feeling optimistic about the prospect of a Korean peninsula free of nuclear weapons. We talk about what was decided at the meeting, the role President Trump played in making it happen, and what it portends for negotiations between Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.
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Managing Chronic Pain Through Acceptance
In the field of pain management, the idea of pain acceptance is gaining traction and seen as one way to prevent the overprescription of opioids. The method is also receiving a lot of backlash. We talk with a clinical psychologist about what pain acceptance entails, treatment methods, and how it fits into the opioid issue.
Episode Credits
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Andrew Kydd Guest
- Kevin Vowles Guest
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