EE127 Mel Pohl | Chronic Pain, Addiction, and the Path to Recovery

In this episode of Unpause Your Life with Dr. Cali Estes, Dr. Cali sits down with renowned addiction medicine specialist Dr. Mel Pohl to explore the complex relationship between chronic pain, addiction, and recovery.

Dr. Pohl is a family practitioner and the Chief Medical Officer at The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center in Malibu, California. He is board certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine and is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. In addition to his clinical work, he serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Nevada School of Medicine.

Widely recognized for his groundbreaking work in pain recovery, Dr. Pohl created the Pain Recovery Program at Las Vegas Recovery Center and has authored several influential books, including A Day Without Pain. He is also co-author of Pain Recovery: How to Find Balance and Reduce Suffering from Chronic Pain, Pain Recovery for Families, and The Pain Antidote.

Together, Dr. Cali and Dr. Pohl discuss the realities of chronic pain, the risks of opioid dependence, and how individuals can find balance, reduce suffering, and reclaim their lives. Drawing on decades of experience, Dr. Pohl shares practical insights into pain management, recovery, and the importance of addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of pain. If you or someone you love is struggling with chronic pain or navigating recovery from pain medication, this conversation offers valuable perspective, compassion, and hope.

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