In the first episode of “Resolve to Solve with Miles O’Brien” that is not centered around an environmental issue, Miles gives us a look at the human brain.
The podcast begins with an overview of the scale of the addiction crisis in the United States, affecting 50 million Americans. Miles and Elise discuss a groundbreaking medical intervention for addiction: focused ultrasound, pioneered by neurosurgeon Ali Rezai, who prefers not to cut when a less invasive option is possible. We learn about how this treatment works and view examples from the show.
Elise asks Miles for an update from the two women who participated in the clinical trial and appeared in the “Resolve to Solve” television episode: Lindsay and Erin. Miles commends their bravery for not only being a part of the trial but also for sharing their deeply personal stories with our audience.
He talks about why the West Virginia region is so impacted by the addiction crisis and how we can support our loved ones who struggle with addiction.
Through this episode, we learn a cure for addiction does exist, and now the problem is how to make it accessible to the people who need it.
