Podcast: Prohibition Absurdity—Drug Warriors Take Opioids From Terminal Cancer Patients – GWC Mag

Join Cameron English and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein on Episode 68 of the Science Dispatch podcast as they examine the shocking case of Laurie Engel, a terminal cancer patient forced to jump through  bureaucratic hoops to live out her remaining days without pain:

Some time ago I asked (via Twitter) if people knew of cases where hospice patients were being underprescribed opioid pain medications. Many did. But one story stood out. You’ll see why. Meet Laurie Engel.

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