High Truths on Drugs and Addiction

High Truths on Drugs and Addiction is a podcast hosted by Dr. Roneet Lev, an emergency and addiction physician who has served at the White House and practices on the front lines. Each Monday new episodes will feature experts that answer questions from you, our audience. We hope to bring your day a little bit more High Truths.

Recent Episodes
  • 229. Sebastian Rotella | Fentanyl from a Chinese Prison
    May 12, 2025 – 01:13:58
  • 228. Carlton Hall | Transformational Leadership in Drug Prevention
    May 5, 2025 – 01:06:43
  • 227. Dr. Mark Gold | Historical aspects of the field of Addiction
    Apr 28, 2025 – 01:07:57
  • 226. Richard Taite | Recovery for the Rich and Famous
    Apr 21, 2025 – 01:04:39
  • 225. Matt Rossheim | Intoxicating "Hemp" Products
    Apr 14, 2025 – 00:59:12
  • 224. Teun Voeten | The Devil's Drug
    Apr 7, 2025 – 01:04:11
  • 223. Cindy Cipriani | US Attorney Office in San Diego
    Mar 31, 2025 – 01:03:49
  • 222. Sheriff Mike Milstead | The Northern Border
    Mar 24, 2025 – 01:05:36
  • 221. Dr. Marta DiForte | Cannabis and Schizophrenia - genetics or enviornment?
    Mar 17, 2025 – 01:09:37
  • 220. Allison Wagner and Dr. Matthew Fedoruk | U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
    Mar 10, 2025 – 01:07:30
  • 219. Lora Peppard | ADAPT Prevention Program
    Mar 3, 2025 – 01:03:37
  • 218. Nick DeMauro | LEAD Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence
    Feb 24, 2025 – 00:55:32
  • 217. Dr. Mark Chandy | Cannabis and Cardiovascular Disease-Clearing the Haze
    Feb 17, 2025 – 01:03:21
  • 216. Kim Glas, National Council of Textile Organization | The De Minimus Loophole
    Feb 10, 2025 – 00:43:52
  • 215. Heroin(E) Star and Activist | Jan Rader
    Feb 3, 2025 – 00:45:32
  • 214. Dr. David Jennigan | What Alcohol can teach Cannabis policies
    Jan 27, 2025 – 01:06:18
  • 213. Vaughan Rees and Connor Kubeisy | The Burden of Disease related to Drugs
    Jan 20, 2025 – 00:56:08
  • 212. Nora Volkow | 2025 Perspectives from NIDA
    Jan 13, 2025 – 01:01:40
  • 211. High Truths Season 5 Dr. Lev Monologue
    Jan 6, 2025 – 00:39:30
  • 210. High Truths Season 4 Finale with Drs. Bertha Madras, Libby Stuyt and Aaron Weiner
    Dec 30, 2024 – 01:10:37
  • 209. Cannabis Psychosis in Youth | Dr. David Rettew
    Dec 23, 2024 – 01:15:45
  • 208. Wisdom from a Drug Czar | Gil Kerlikowske
    Dec 16, 2024 – 00:53:33
  • 207. Fentanyl Inc. | Ben Westhoff
    Dec 10, 2024 – 00:57:24
  • 206. Learning from Rx Opioid Epidemic | Mary Bono
    Dec 2, 2024 – 00:47:25
  • 205. Dopamine Nation | Dr. Anna Lembke
    Nov 25, 2024 – 00:57:30
  • 204. Product testing of cannabis and other Drugs | Josh Swider
    Nov 20, 2024 – 01:23:31
  • 203. Investigative Reporting | Connor Sheets
    Nov 18, 2024 – 01:17:07
  • 202. Drugged Driving | Ari Briskman
    Nov 11, 2024 – 00:59:22
  • 201. Drug Policy | Paul Larkin
    Oct 27, 2024 – 01:19:18
  • 200. Nanotechnology for Fentanyl detection | Dr. Shalini Prasad
    Oct 21, 2024 – 01:01:43
  • 199. Drug Prevention in College | Rich Lucey and Erin Ficker
    Oct 14, 2024 – 01:19:48
  • 198. Marijuana legalization in Florida, the devil's in the details | Dr. Jessica Spencer
    Oct 7, 2024 – 00:55:56
  • 198. Promo. Jessica Spencer | Marijuana Legalization in Florida
    Sep 30, 2024 – 00:00:26
  • 197. Cannabis Psychosis Risk Factor x 11 | Dr. Andre Mc Donald
    Sep 30, 2024 – 00:55:03
  • 196. Going After Big Tobacco | Richard Daynard
    Sep 23, 2024 – 01:12:59
  • 195. Ethics of Addiction Care | Nicholas King
    Sep 16, 2024 – 01:28:38
  • Episode #194 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Russell Kamer and Employee Drug Testing
    Sep 9, 2024 – 01:04:23
  • Episode #193 High Truth on Drugs and Addiction with Brooke Briggance and Trauma Informed Care
    Sep 2, 2024 – 01:03:28
  • Episode #192 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Darren White on Compassion and Deterrence
    Aug 26, 2024 – 00:44:05
  • Episode #191 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Paul Martin and United Against Fentanyl
    Aug 19, 2024 – 01:00:33
  • Episode #190 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Gary Tsai on Addiction in LA
    Aug 12, 2024 – 00:57:59
  • Episode #189 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Ronald Flegel and SAMHSA Division of Workplace Program
    Aug 5, 2024 – 01:33:38
  • Episode #188 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Matthew Maceria from Dope Dealer to Hope Dealer
    Jul 29, 2024 – 01:18:58
  • Episode #187 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Sara Carter and Investigative Journalism
    Jul 22, 2024 – 01:14:42
  • Episode #186 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Amy Ronshausen and Drug Free America Foundation
    Jul 15, 2024 – 01:15:33
  • Episode #185 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Thomas Freese and Methamphetamine Use Disorder
    Jul 8, 2024 – 01:04:28
  • Episode #184 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Melissa Baldwin and Human Trafficking
    Jul 1, 2024 – 00:59:09
  • Episode #183 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction and Dr. Douglas Roehler on CDC Cannabis Unit
    Jun 24, 2024 – 01:07:52
  • Episode #182 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction on Rescheduling of Marijuana with IASIC
    Jun 17, 2024 – 01:12:11
  • Episode #181 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Heather and Randy Bacchus and Cannabis associated Suicide
    Jun 10, 2024 – 01:11:23
Recent Reviews
  • Forget*Me*Not
    It’s High Time for High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
    Thank you for these podcasts. Please keep up the good work.
  • GtownKande
    Lifesaving!!
    This podcast provides information that is literally lifesaving. I never miss an episode.
  • M.G.K. E.S.Q.
    This podcast is a must!
    This is an incredibly educational and accessible podcast. It is so important for people to understand the often terrible ramifications of even what people think is non- harmful and even touted as “beneficial “ drug use. This podcast gives you the actual data from scientific research and let’s you hear experts discuss the issues presented.
  • Alfredo e
    Educational
    Amazing pod cast!
  • JillGrimesMD
    Highly recommend!
    Binging on Netflix will kill time in the evening, but binging on this podcast may keep drugs & addiction from killing your kids! As a college health expert & family physician, I highly recommend this podcast to learn about the true medical risks of today’s concentrated THC products & other drugs. The host is an experienced ER doctor & her variety of knowledgeable guests will bring you back for every new episode.
  • EM, PHN
    Thank you for your work!
    I just wanted to let you know I am a huge fan of you Dr. Lev, and the work you are doing in advocacy and harm reduction. It was so nice to meet you yesterday! I am the public health nurse who met you by (fortunate) chance. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to support your work or be involved in any way! -Evelyn Muollo
  • ADSPACE4cheap
    The Devil’s Lettuce
    The show is occasionally redeeming when it brings in substantive guests with insightful stories, but more often than not it’s just the host derailing them with “WaIt IsNt CaNnAbIs AcTuAlLy DaNgErOuS?!?” I’m not sure which bible camp is bankrolling her, but it jeopardizes what could otherwise be an interesting podcast by insisting on anti-cannabis propaganda. I don’t use weed, but this show’s insistence on shoehorning the devil’s lettuce into every conversation made me feel compelled to make note of it.
  • stretchkeen
    Great job
    I’m a coordinator at a Year long Bible Discipleship Recovery Ranch in Ok. Your excellent podcast gives me hope and education I need to keep going. Thanks!!!
  • mcgolis
    Informative, Engaging, and Wide Perspective
    The host does a great job of providing a broad context to the many individual, occupational, and societal perspectives and consequences of substance misuse. Smart and even keeled discussions. This is a rare gem that moves beyond typical drug prevention jargon.
  • IUsuallyHateSports
    Same old prohibition talking points
    Hilariously and dangerously propagandistic - it’s a shame that these are our nation’s “top experts” in addiction. Next generation please.
  • L.Savin
    Episode #10
    Such an interesting and educational podcast! As a college student, I am learning so much from you and being more aware of my surroundings. Thank you so so much. Keep it up!!
  • BrFrOR
    Episode 7
    Excellent podcast to expose the ludicrous claims being made in cannabis shops. Very frightening on behalf of our children and the collapse of our society.
  • Dr SDM
    Nice Job Dr Lev!
    Very informative and well worth my attention!
  • Dr. David N.
    Great episode!
    I really enjoyed this episode. Learning about the initiatives of the White House/ONDCP was enlightening. It was cool to hear about the nonpartisan policies to combat addiction and the impact of the drug epidemic in a time anything involving the White House is polarizing. Obviously, being able to listen to the Drug Czar’s (Director Carroll) perspective was very interesting. I look forward to tuning in to listen to Dr. Lev as she educates her audience in future episodes!
  • Dr. Colistra
    Hidden Truths
    Looking forward to more episodes! An informative podcast full of depth and hidden truths.
  • GO PEP MD
    Frontline warrior
    Agree with podcasting, social media, TV etc modeling good behavior ..... don’t create characters turning to alcohol, pills and cannabis to tackle stress Push for FDA approved urine drug screen screens for fentanyl! CREDO... overdose clusters.. national standards... 3 Ps... public health.... public safety and prevention... contact tracing As a colleague working along side Dr Lev the last 17 years I can validate her commitment, undying effort & energy to improving the access to addiction treatment and she will never quit! #SUPERHERO #2021STRONGER #LOVE HIGHTRUTHS #MVP DR LEV R/CW
  • Dan~in~Boston
    Interesting and trustworthy information on an important topic
    Dr. Lev is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to listen to. I learn a lot from listening to her. Real, topical facts from someone with real experience in the field.
  • E. Eliahu
    Review
    Very informative and interesting listen. I really learned a lot.
  • LeeGirls
    So informative!
    Really interesting perspective. I look forward to more content.
  • Drsalee1
    A refreshing, balanced look at drugs and prevention
    Very interesting, I enjoy the podcast.
  • TrogdorORL
    Very insightful
    This morning I listened to the first episode (only one out thus far) and found it to be very engaging and thoughtful. The host is clearly very knowledgeable and cares about the subject and her patients. From someone not in the medical field, Dr Lev crafts her episode in a very approachable way that won’t get you bogged down in medical jargon. I recommend this podcast for almost anyone, since it has information relevant to anyone.
  • chavs1997
    Amazing and approachable medical podcast
    Love this podcast by Dr. Lev!! Super well done, informative, and approachable. Amazing guest speakers as well.
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