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On this episode of Newt's World we're losing more people every year than we lost in 10 years

of fighting in Vietnam. We lose more people from opioid misuse and overdose than we do on the

highways or from gun violence or anything else. This is a huge long term impactful event.

9-11 happened and in fact I've never known being a staff physician without this war.

On this episode of Newt's World I have a new novel that just came out called Collusion,

which I co-wrote with Pete Erlie. In the novel our main character is Brett Garrett, a Navy seal

who is injured in a helicopter crash. Due to his injuries and pain Brett becomes addicted to opioids.

On this episode I thought we'd take a closer look at opioid addiction and pain management

in the military community. I'm really pleased to welcome my guests. Pete Erlie, my good friend and

co-author of Collusion. Lieutenant General Eric Schumaker, MD-PhD, US Army retired. Lieutenant

General Eric Schumaker retired in 2012 from his role as the 42nd US Army Surgeon General

and Commanding General of the US Army Medical Command. This followed 32 years of active service

in uniform and 41 years as a commissioned army officer. We also have as our guest Dr. Trip Buccane

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