National Opioid Crisis Expert, Dynamic Speaker And Author, Dr. John Rosa
Shares Evidence That Opioid Addiction Is An Addiction To Love And Connection.

Dr. John P. Rosa, opioid crisis expert, author and dynamic speaker embraces the evidence that proves the connection between feelings produced by opioids and the warm feelings of love and connection between mother and child and other loved ones.

ROCKVILLE, MD. January 11, 2022: Dr. John Rosa, dynamic speaker, national opioid crises expert, and co-author of The Recipe for Success with Jack Canfield, posted a new article on his website entitled “Addicted To Opioids Addicted To Love,” in which he embraces and encourages the need for greater compassion toward those who are addicted.

Dr. Rosa states, “Since I have been involved in efforts to help people manage pain without the use of drugs or surgeries, I have watched addiction to opioids grow at exponential rates.” He continues adding, “I always felt there was something stronger, more primal if you will, at the root of addiction other than merely a desire to “numb out” to the difficulties and challenges life presents. And then I came across a recent New York Times guest essay that cleared everything up for me.” He elaborates, “It gave me a totally new perspective on the susceptibility to addiction and the Sisyphean difficulty of getting off the drugs. The piece was written by Maija Szalavitz and is entitled Opioids Feel Like Love. That’s Why They’re Deadly in Tough Times. Dr. Rosa provides a link to the article at the end of his piece.

As Dr. Rosa notes, “The main point of the piece which Ms. Szalavitz makes is important and very clear. She writes, “If policymakers want to effectively treat and prevent addiction, they need to recognize why opioids have become attractive in such circumstances. By doing so, addiction can be viewed with greater compassion.” Dr. Rosa emphasizes, “I agree 100% with this opinion.”

“At the very start of the pandemic,” says Dr. Rosa, “I knew we were going to see increased addiction as well as overdose deaths. He explains why, “According to Ms. Szalavitz’s essay there is a connection between motherly love and opioids in the brain. She explains, “The connections between brain opioids and motherly love were first explored by the neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp decades ago. Dr. Panksepp, who died in 2017, told me that when he first tried to publish data connecting brain opioids to attachment, he was rebuffed by a top medical journal. His research showed that morphine, in doses so low that it didn’t cause sleepiness, eased separation cries made by baby animals in multiple species.” As Dr. Rosa goes on to explain, today this idea is widely accepted.

Resource:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/06/opinion/us-opioid-crisis.

Read the entire article at: link here

About John P. Rosa

Dr. John Rosa owns and supervises ABC Management, which is comprised of 21 integrative health clinics in Maryland and Virginia that sees over 60,000 patient visits per year. ABC Clinics combine medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture and behavioral medicine to give a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to pain syndromes and musculoskeletal disorders. Active in sports medicine with consulting/treating athletes in several universities, NBA, MLB, NHL and USA Olympic Basketball. Creator of 24/7 RnR an FDA approved analgesic cream; a proprietary blend of the most potent materials resulting in the most effective product on the market for pain Relief and aiding Recovery. Founder of Accessible Wellness Solutions – an onsite corporate wellness program offering consulting, lectures and management of onsite clinics.
Leader in Chiropractic
Trustee of New York Chiropractic College for over 15 years serving final 3-year term as Chairman of the Board and given the honor or Board Emeritus post service. Awarded the highest recognitions in Chiropractic Medicine as Fellow of the American Chiropractic Colleges and Fellow of the International Chiropractic Colleges.

Integrative Medicine Specialist:

  • Current Vice Chair of the Board to Maryland University of Integrative Health
  • Consultant on Integrative Medicine to hospital cancer center
  • Reduced opioid prescriptions by 70% by integrating Chiropractic, physical therapy and behavioral medicine in a primary care setting
  • Expert/Speaker – Educating medical community on the Integrative Medicine approach to treating pain
  • Executive Medical Director – Nu-Life Solutions – maker of a neuromodulation device to treat pain, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness and withdrawals from opioid addiction
  • Medical Advisor – Outreach Recovery – a group of expert clinicians and health care professionals who specialize in substance abuse and drug addiction treatment, mental health counseling, and psychiatric management. Largest addiction treatment group in the Mid-Atlantic region

Opioid Crisis Expert:

  • White House Surrogate
  • Law Enforcement Consultant (Homeland Security, CBP, DOJ, DEA and Postal)
  • State and National Consultant to Opioid Task Forces
  • Corporate and professional organization consultant
  • Currently co-producing PSA music and cinema projects with the Russo Brothers (directors/producers of the Marvel Avenger films)
  • Currently forming the Opioid Abuse Prevention Institute

Community Leadership:

  • Founder of “Overdose Free America” a nonprofit which uses the power of celebrity and entertainment to bring the Opioid Crisis the visibility and support it deserves
  • Co-Producer of “BACKBONE” The story of proactive healthcare vs. reactive disease care that was focused on our active and retired military. A documentary by Wellbeing Films
  • Co-Producer of “It’s Happening Right Here” The story of how sex trafficking has infiltrated our country with almost no public awareness
  • Volunteer at Crossroads Freedom Center – a residential facility in Maryland to help overcome addiction
  • Board member – #Same Here Global Mental Health Movement – 501c3 dedicated to delivering resources and programing on better ways to treat mental health other than medication

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Addicted To Opioids Addicted To Love

Since I have been involved in efforts to help people manage pain without the use of drugs or surgeries, I have watched addiction to opioids grow at exponential rates. I always felt there was something stronger, more primal if you will, at the root of addiction other than merely a desire to “numb out” to the difficulties and challenges life presents. And then I came across a recent New York Times guest essay that cleared everything up for me. It gave me a totally new perspective on the susceptibility to addiction and the Sisyphean difficulty of getting off the drugs. The piece was written by Maija Szalavitz and is entitled Opioids Feel Like Love. That’s Why They’re Deadly in Tough Times. (The link to the piece is at the end of this article.)

Greater Compassion For Addiction

The main point of the piece which Ms. Szalavitz makes is important and very clear. She writes, “If policymakers want to effectively treat and prevent addiction, they need to recognize why opioids have become attractive in such circumstances. By doing so, addiction can be viewed with greater compassion.” I agree 100% with this opinion.

At the very start of the pandemic, I knew we were going to see increased addiction as well as overdose deaths. According to Ms. Szalavitz’s essay there is a connection between motherly love and opioids in the brain. She explains, “The connections between brain opioids and motherly love were first explored by the neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp decades ago. Dr. Panksepp, who died in 2017, told me that when he first tried to publish data connecting brain opioids to attachment, he was rebuffed by a top medical journal. His research showed that morphine, in doses so low that it didn’t cause sleepiness, eased separation cries made by baby animals in multiple species.

At the very start of the pandemic, I knew we were going to see increased addiction as well as overdose deaths. According to Ms. Szalavitz’s essay there is a connection between motherly love and opioids in the brain. She explains, “The connections between brain opioids and motherly love were first explored by the neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp decades ago. Dr. Panksepp, who died in 2017, told me that when he first tried to publish data connecting brain opioids to attachment, he was rebuffed by a top medical journal. His research showed that morphine, in doses so low that it didn’t cause sleepiness, eased separation cries made by baby animals in multiple species.Nearly 100,000 Overdose Deaths Since Pandemic Began
Since April 2020 and April 2021, there have been more than 75,000 overdose deaths in the U.S. As Szalavitz notes, “There are many factors that contribute to addiction, and isolation is often one of them. During the past several decades, as overdose death rates have quadrupled in the United States, social isolation has increased. One study reported that from 1985 to 2004, the size of an average American’s social network fell by a third and the number of people who said they had no one to confide in tripled. A 2018 survey found that only about half of participants felt that they had someone to turn to all or most of the time. …A 2021 study found that over 60 percent of young American adults reported that they are either frequently lonely or lonely nearly all the time.”

Can We Love Our Way Out Of Opioid Addiction

There is no doubt that our sense of separateness feeds into our sense of isolation and aloneness. Add to that the fact that opioids mimic the love hormone and it’s easy to understand the epidemic proportions that opioid abuse has reached. The question is: Do we have what it takes as a collective to love our way out of this deadly dilemma?


Resource:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/06/opinion/us-opioid-crisis.

National Opioid Crisis Expert, Dynamic Speaker And Author, Dr. John Rosa
Writes About The Rising Drug Overdose Death Tolls Due To Co-use Of Fentanyl.

Dr. John P. Rosa, opioid crisis expert, author and dynamic speaker writes about the urgent need for local and state governments to turn their attention to building back addiction treatment and outreach systems that were left unattended during the pandemic.

ROCKVILLE, MD. December 09, 2021: Dr. John Rosa, dynamic speaker, national opioid crises expert, and co-author of The Recipe for Success with Jack Canfield, posted a new blog on his website entitled, “New Highs In Drug Overdose Deaths Show Fentanyl Mixed With Other Drugs,” in which Dr. Rosa talks about this dangerous new wave in drug use.

“It’s being considered a new wave in the opioid epidemic,” writes Dr. Rosa explaining, “the use of fentanyl mixed with other drugs.” He continues, “No doubt the coronavirus pandemic has driven drug use up, but the overdose death toll is unprecedented. Over 100,000 dead this year alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”

Dr. Rosa points out that, “According to nbcnews.com “The co-use of fentanyl and other drugs distinguishes this wave from the ones that came before it, which were characterized by the rowing use of prescription pain medications and the rise of heroin and fentanyl individually.” https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/-scary-overdose-deaths-driven-fentanyl-mixed-drugs-rcna6605

Read the entire blog at LINK HERE

About John P. Rosa

Dr. John Rosa owns and supervises Accessible Beltway Clinics, which is comprised of 17 clinics in Maryland and Virginia that sees over 60,000 patient visits per year. ABC Clinics combine medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture and behavioral medicine to give a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to pain syndromes and musculoskeletal disorders. Active in sports medicine with consulting/treating athletes in several universities, NBA, MLB, NHL and USA Olympic Basketball. Creator of 24/7 RnR an FDA approved analgesic cream; a proprietary blend of the most potent materials resulting in the most effective product on the market for pain Relief and aiding Recovery. Founder of Accessible Wellness Solutions – an onsite corporate wellness program offering consulting, lectures and management of onsite clinics.
Leader in Chiropractic
Trustee of New York Chiropractic College for over 15 years serving final 3-year term as Chairman of the Board and given the honor or Board Emeritus post service. Awarded the highest recognitions in Chiropractic Medicine as Fellow of the American Chiropractic Colleges and Fellow of the International Chiropractic Colleges.
Integrative Medicine Specialist:

  • Current Vice Chair of the Board to Maryland University of Integrative Health
  • Consultant on Integrative Medicine to hospital cancer center
  • Reduced opioid prescriptions by 70% by integrating Chiropractic, physical therapy and behavioral medicine in a primary care setting
  • Expert/Speaker – Educating medical community on the Integrative Medicine approach to treating pain

Opioid Crisis Expert:

  • White House Surrogate
  • Law Enforcement Consultant (Homeland Security, CBP, DOJ, DEA and Postal)
  • State and National Consultant to Opioid Task Forces
  • Corporate and professional organization consultant
  • Best selling author

Community Leadership:

  • Board member of the National Italian American Foundation
  • Founder of “Overdose Free America” a nonprofit 501c which uses the power of celebrity and entertainment to bring the Opioid Crisis the visibility and support it deserves
  • Volunteer at Crossroads Freedom Center – a residential facility in Maryland to help overcome addiction

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New Highs In Drug Overdose Deaths Show Fentanyl Mixed With Other Drugs

It’s being considered a new wave in the opioid epidemic: the use of fentanyl mixed with other drugs. No doubt the coronavirus pandemic has driven drug use up, but the overdose death toll is unprecedented. Over 100,000 dead this year alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

According to nbcnews.com “The co-use of fentanyl and other drugs distinguishes this wave from the ones that came before it, which were characterized by the rowing use of prescription pain medications and the rise of heroin and fentanyl individually.” https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/-scary-overdose-deaths-driven-fentanyl-mixed-drugs-rcna6605

While the loneliness and the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic certainly have contributed to driving drug use up, many experts say the latest overdose wave is driven in part by the use of fentanyl with other drugs. Right now it’s difficult to know if the co-use of fentanyl with other drugs is intentional or the result of contamination or alteration at the dealer level. Some research from around the country indicates that in certain areas, “the combination use of methamphetamine or a powerful stimulant with a powerful opioid is a popular combination now.” https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/-scary-overdose-deaths-driven-fentanyl-mixed-drugs-rcna6605

Unfortunately too many more deaths will likely occur before we know whether co-use is intentional or not. In the meantime, I am in total agreement with the statement made in the nbcnews.com article regarding state and local governments needing to immediately turn their attention to building back addiction treatment and outreach systems that were left unattended during the pandemic.

National Opioid Crisis Expert, Dynamic Speaker And Author, Dr. John Rosa
Reveals That Better Health Is Going To Require Getting Smarter About Our Brains.

Dr. John P. Rosa, opioid crisis expert, author and dynamic speaker turns his attention to the role the brain plays in physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing.

ROCKVILLE, MD. December 07, 2021: Dr. John Rosa, dynamic speaker, national opioid crises expert, and co-author of The Recipe for Success with Jack Canfield, posted a new article on his website entitled “Taking Care Of Your Body Requires Taking Care Of Your Brain,” in which he explores the field of metacognition.

“How often do you actually think about the brain inside your skull on a day-to-day basis?” Dr. Rosa asks, and gives his own answer, saying, “I would wager not often if at all, unless or until something goes wrong.” He continues, “It’s truly amazing how we humans tend to totally forget about how astonishing the brain inside our skulls is. The brain is the most extraordinary organ in creation. We still know so little about it, but we are making progress, thanks in large part to the study of metacognition.”

“As we move into a new phase of actually thinking about thinking,” Dr. Rosa writes, “and thinking and wondering about the brain and the mind, wondering if they are the same and, if not, how are they related, we are beginning to discover more and more about this fascinating part of our human anatomy and consciousness.”

As Dr. Rosa explains, “My work with drug-free and surgery-free pain relief and addictive behavior points directly to the role the brain plays in both pain and addiction. The increasing popularity of alternative pain-relief methods including chiropractic, meditation, yoga and more, are helping us understand the nature of compulsive behaviors, attention issues as well as emotional problems.” He continues adding, “Scientists have shown that one of the side effects of our modern technology is that “apps, games, social media and online content can hijack the learning pathways of the human brain.” He shares information from an article which state sthat, “The pandemic has poured gasoline on this crisis. It has forced many people into social isolation and contributed to an even greater reliance on devices for social interaction and entertainment.” https://neurosciencenews.com/metacognition-mental-health-19649/

According to Dr. Rosa, “Just as one aspect of human health depends on mastering our physical systems, it is my belief that achieving even greater health depends on understanding and controlling our own psychological states. There are so many evidence-based actions we can take to design a personalized toolkit of mental habits and strategies. Doing so will allow us to be more deliberate with our thoughts.

”Read the entire article at LINK HERE

About John P. Rosa

Dr. John Rosa owns and supervises ABC Management, which is comprised of 21 integrative health clinics in Maryland and Virginia that sees over 60,000 patient visits per year. ABC Clinics combine medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture and behavioral medicine to give a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to pain syndromes and musculoskeletal disorders. Active in sports medicine with consulting/treating athletes in several universities, NBA, MLB, NHL and USA Olympic Basketball. Creator of 24/7 RnR an FDA approved analgesic cream; a proprietary blend of the most potent materials resulting in the most effective product on the market for pain Relief and aiding Recovery. Founder of Accessible Wellness Solutions – an onsite corporate wellness program offering consulting, lectures and management of onsite clinics.
Leader in Chiropractic
Trustee of New York Chiropractic College for over 15 years serving final 3-year term as Chairman of the Board and given the honor or Board Emeritus post service. Awarded the highest recognitions in Chiropractic Medicine as Fellow of the American Chiropractic Colleges and Fellow of the International Chiropractic Colleges.

Integrative Medicine Specialist:

  • Current Vice Chair of the Board to Maryland University of Integrative Health
  • Consultant on Integrative Medicine to hospital cancer center
  • Reduced opioid prescriptions by 70% by integrating Chiropractic, physical therapy and behavioral medicine in a primary care setting
  • Expert/Speaker – Educating medical community on the Integrative Medicine approach to treating pain
  • Executive Medical Director – Nu-Life Solutions – maker of a neuromodulation device to treat pain, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness and withdrawals from opioid addiction
  • Medical Advisor – Outreach Recovery – a group of expert clinicians and health care professionals who specialize in substance abuse and drug addiction treatment, mental health counseling, and psychiatric management. Largest addiction treatment group in the Mid-Atlantic region

Opioid Crisis Expert:

  • White House Surrogate
  • Law Enforcement Consultant (Homeland Security, CBP, DOJ, DEA and Postal)
  • State and National Consultant to Opioid Task Forces
  • Corporate and professional organization consultant
  • Currently co-producing PSA music and cinema projects with the Russo Brothers (directors/producers of the Marvel Avenger films)
  • Currently forming the Opioid Abuse Prevention Institute

Community Leadership:

  • Founder of “Overdose Free America” a nonprofit which uses the power of celebrity and entertainment to bring the Opioid Crisis the visibility and support it deserves
  • Co-Producer of “BACKBONE” The story of proactive healthcare vs. reactive disease care that was focused on our active and retired military. A documentary by Wellbeing Films
  • Co-Producer of “It’s Happening Right Here” The story of how sex trafficking has infiltrated our country with almost no public awareness
  • Volunteer at Crossroads Freedom Center – a residential facility in Maryland to help overcome addiction
  • Board member – #Same Here Global Mental Health Movement – 501c3 dedicated to delivering resources and programing on better ways to treat mental health other than medication

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Taking Care Of Your Body Requires Taking Care Of Your Brain

How often do you actually think about the brain inside your skull on a day-to-day basis? I would wager not often if at all, unless or until something goes wrong. It’s truly amazing how we humans tend to totally forget about how astonishing the brain inside our skulls is. The brain is the most extraordinary organ in creation. We still know so little about it, but we are making progress, thanks in large part to the study of metacognition.

Thinking And Wondering About The Brain With The Brain

As we move into a new phase of actually thinking about thinking, and thinking and wondering about the brain and the mind, wondering if they are the same and, if not, how are they related, we are beginning to discover more and more about this fascinating part of our human anatomy and consciousness.

As I mentioned in last month’s blog, How Metacognition Leads To Improved Mental Health And Reduced Addictive Behavior metacognition is a field of study that has been in progress for decades. (You’ll find a link to my blog at the end of this article.) Metacognition involves the scientific study of how the mind can be aware of, and control, its own activity. Understanding how the mind works gives us insight into how we can use it better.

As the last frontier in our exploration of our being human, the brain is already revealing more about the interconnectedness of all the bodily systems and organs. The brain coordinates all the functions down to the cellular level. So far, we’ve spent decades tending to the needs of the body in terms of feeding it well and exercising it. As an article in Neuroscience News puts it, “We exercise, control what we eat and buy ergonomic desk chairs to take care of our bodies — it’s long past time we take the same care of our minds.” https://neurosciencenews.com/metacognition-mental-health-19649/

Our Brains Are Being Hijacked

My work with drug-free and surgery-free pain relief and addictive behavior points directly to the role the brain plays in both pain and addiction. The increasing popularity of alternative pain-relief methods including chiropractic, meditation, yoga and more, are helping us understand the nature of compulsive behaviors, attention issues as well as emotional problems. Scientists have shown that one of the side effects of our modern technology is that “apps, games, social media and online content can hijack the learning pathways of the human brain.” The article goes on to state that, “The pandemic has poured gasoline on this crisis. It has forced many people into social isolation and contributed to an even greater reliance on devices for social interaction and entertainment.” https://neurosciencenews.com/metacognition-mental-health-19649/

Turn Your Mind To Your Brain

We simply have to begin paying more attention to what’s going on inside our heads. We have to start really honing-in on our thoughts. While metacognition is still a fuzzy concept, it may help to think of it this way: think of the brain as having both software and hardware. The software is our thoughts, feelings and conversations with others; the hardware is the neurons and connections between them. When you start to really focus on your thoughts, you may be amazed to realize that we use the brain to think about the brain. Science is just beginning to understand how the hardware and software interact.

Our brains hold the secret to our pleasures and our pains. According to Neuroscience News, “metacognitive training has demonstrated significant benefits in therapy, education and even business.” I see the benefits extending into the areas of addictive behavior as well.

Just as one aspect of human health depends on mastering our physical systems, it is my belief that achieving even greater health depends on understanding and controlling our own psychological states. There are so many evidence-based actions we can take to design a personalized toolkit of mental habits and strategies. Doing so will allow us to be more deliberate with our thoughts.

The good news is that metacognition is helping us become smarter about our own minds. And with a mental health crisis due to the pandemic, there’s never been a more vital time to do that.

If you missed it, last month’s blog can be read by clicking here:
How Metacognition Leads To Improved Mental Health And Reduced Addictive Behavior

National Opioid Crisis Expert, Dynamic Speaker And Author, Dr. John Rosa Reveals That Some Medical Research Is Either Covered-Up Or Made Up.

Dr. John P. Rosa, opioid crisis expert, author and dynamic speaker continues to shed light on the world of medical research that is supposed to keep the general public safe, yet are often driven by other motivations.

ROCKVILLE, MD. November 23, 2021: Dr. John Rosa, dynamic speaker, national opioid crises expert, and co-author of The Recipe for Success with Jack Canfield, posted a new article on his website entitled “Cover-Up of Risks Are High In The World Of Published Pharmaceutical Research.” Dr. Rosa provides a shocking example and encourages readers to become more aware of the true motives behind medical research.

Dr. Rosa states, “Last month I wrote about how the general public blindly trusts medical “research” that is supposedly conducted to prove or disprove the safety of drugs. (If you missed it, I’ve provided the link at the end of this article.) Once again,” he says, “this month, I continue to shed light on the misinformation the general public is subjected to by companies that are far more interested in profiting from their pills than in any real or genuine concern about the well-being of their fellow human beings.”

Dr. Rosa shares, “Here is one of the most glaring examples of what I mean. “In 2009, the world of pain medicine was rocked by the revelation that well-known anesthesiologist and researcher Scott Reuben had fabricated data in at least 21 published studies. Having received five research grants from Pfizer to study its drug Celebrex (celecoxib), Reuben went so far in some of the “studies” as to not bother enrolling patients and to make up all of the data. His findings naturally favored Pfizer.” https://www.paintreatmentdirectory.com/posts/can-we-trust-the-science

“I mean,” Dr. Rosa declares, “this guy didn’t have to bother with a “cover-up.” He merely made everything up! Can you imagine the damage done? As the author of the resource article states, “These falsified findings influenced surgeons and the way they treated postoperative pain all over the world, affecting the care of millions of patients. Reuben pled guilty to engaging in health care fraud. He was sentenced to six months in prison followed by three years of probation, a $5,000 fine, restitution of $361,932, and forfeiture of $50,000. It’s unclear how much harm was done to patients by Reuben’s fabrications, but experts believe that implementation of his recommendations may have slowed surgical recovery.” https://www.paintreatmentdirectory.com/posts/can-we-trust-the-science

As Dr. Rosa points out, “Awareness of this misconduct must be brought to light. Everyone is being fooled. The doctors often don’t have time to research the research. And, even if they did, if the research has been discredited, it is never retracted or labeled as fraudulent.”

Read the entire article at LINK HERE

About John P. Rosa

Dr. John Rosa owns and supervises ABC Management, which is comprised of 21 integrative health clinics in Maryland and Virginia that sees over 60,000 patient visits per year. ABC Clinics combine medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture and behavioral medicine to give a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to pain syndromes and musculoskeletal disorders. Active in sports medicine with consulting/treating athletes in several universities, NBA, MLB, NHL and USA Olympic Basketball. Creator of 24/7 RnR an FDA approved analgesic cream; a proprietary blend of the most potent materials resulting in the most effective product on the market for pain Relief and aiding Recovery. Founder of Accessible Wellness Solutions – an onsite corporate wellness program offering consulting, lectures and management of onsite clinics.

Leader in Chiropractic

Trustee of New York Chiropractic College for over 15 years serving final 3-year term as Chairman of the Board and given the honor or Board Emeritus post service. Awarded the highest recognitions in Chiropractic Medicine as Fellow of the American Chiropractic Colleges and Fellow of the International Chiropractic Colleges.

Integrative Medicine Specialist:

  • Current Vice Chair of the Board to Maryland University of Integrative Health.
  • Consultant on Integrative Medicine to hospital cancer center.
  • Reduced opioid prescriptions by 70% by integrating Chiropractic, physical therapy and behavioral medicine in a primary care setting.
  • Expert/Speaker – Educating medical community on the Integrative Medicine approach to treating pain.
  • Executive Medical Director – Nu-Life Solutions – maker of a neuromodulation device to treat pain, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness and withdrawals from opioid addiction.
  • Medical Advisor – Outreach Recovery – a group of expert clinicians and health care professionals who specialize in substance abuse and drug addiction treatment, mental health counseling, and psychiatric management. Largest addiction treatment group in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Opioid Crisis Expert:

  • White House Surrogate.
  • Law Enforcement Consultant (Homeland Security, CBP, DOJ, DEA and Postal).
  • State and National Consultant to Opioid Task Forces.
  • Corporate and professional organization consultant.
  • Currently co-producing PSA music and cinema projects with the Russo Brothers (directors/producers of the Marvel Avenger films).
  • Currently forming the Opioid Abuse Prevention Institute.

Community Leadership:

  • Founder of “Overdose Free America” a nonprofit which uses the power of celebrity and entertainment to bring the Opioid Crisis the visibility and support it deserves.
  • Co-Producer of “BACKBONE” The story of proactive healthcare vs. reactive disease care that was focused on our active and retired military. A documentary by Wellbeing Films.
  • Co-Producer of “It’s Happening Right Here” The story of how sex trafficking has infiltrated our country with almost no public awareness.
  • Volunteer at Crossroads Freedom Center – a residential facility in Maryland to help overcome addiction.
  • Board member – #Same Here Global Mental Health Movement – 501c3 dedicated to delivering resources and programing on better ways to treat mental health other than medication.

Cover-Up of Risks Are High In The World Of Published Pharmaceutical Research

Last month I wrote about how the general public blindly trusts medical “research” that is conducted to prove or disprove the safety of drugs. (If you missed it, I’ve provided the link at the end of this article.) Once again, this month, I continue to shed light on the misinformation the general public is subjected to by companies that are far more interested in profiting from their pills than in any real or genuine concern about the well-being of their fellow human beings.

Here is one of the most glaring examples of what I mean. “In 2009, the world of pain medicine was rocked by the revelation that well-known anesthesiologist and researcher Scott Reuben had fabricated data in at least 21 published studies. Having received five research grants from Pfizer to study its drug Celebrex (celecoxib), Reuben went so far in some of the “studies” as to not bother enrolling patients and to make up all of the data. His findings naturally favored Pfizer.” https://www.paintreatmentdirectory.com/posts/can-we-trust-the-science

I mean, this guy didn’t have to bother with a “cover-up.” He merely made everything up! Can you imagine the damage done? As the reporter states, “These falsified findings influenced surgeons and the way they treated postoperative pain all over the world, affecting the care of millions of patients. Reuben pled guilty to engaging in health care fraud. He was sentenced to six months in prison followed by three years of probation, a $5,000 fine, restitution of $361,932, and forfeiture of $50,000. It’s unclear how much harm was done to patients by Reuben’s fabrications, but experts believe that implementation of his recommendations may have slowed surgical recovery.” https://www.paintreatmentdirectory.com/posts/can-we-trust-the-science

Awareness of this misconduct must be brought to light. Everyone is being fooled. The doctors often don’t have time to research the research. And, even if they did, if the research has been discredited, it is never retracted or labeled as fraudulent. In fact, “The research studies remain available for the unwary to draw false conclusions regarding treatment safety and effectiveness.”

I’m not suggesting that all research is misleading, but much of it is. Like I pointed out, profit is a more compelling motive for pharmaceutical companies than anything else. And research can be conducted in such a way that always favors the maker. Something to keep in mind if you are taking pills.

Another point to keep in mind is that research does not take into account that patients are individuals with different characteristics and combinations of symptoms, which might have different causes. Research tends to average everyone out. The problem is that treatment decisions that don’t take individual differences into account are less likely to be effective and can cause harm. A safer bet would be to explore methods of treatment that do not depend on drugs or surgeries. Integrative medical doctors, chiropractors and others present alternative methods to health care that actually help you heal.

I want to point out once again that all research is not bad and there has been some incredible progress in all fields of medicine as a result. I have a close friend, Dr. Giordano, who is an incredible cancer researcher, and the world is fortunate to have people of his caliber. My concern is mostly in the pain management sector and unfortunately money will sometime be the blinders to safety.

If you missed last month’s article, you can read the piece here We Tend To Trust Medical Research Without Question And Often At Great Peril.

National Opioid Crisis Expert, Dynamic Speaker And Author, Dr. John Rosa Introduces Readers To The Emerging Field Of Research Known As Metacognition.

Dr. John P. Rosa, opioid crisis expert, author and dynamic speaker finds great hope for the improvement of mental health and well-being as well as reduced addictive behavior in the field that studies “thinking about thinking” otherwise known as metacognition.

ROCKVILLE, MD. November 19, 2021: Dr. John Rosa, dynamic speaker, national opioid crises expert, and co-author of The Recipe for Success with Jack Canfield, posted a new blog on his website entitled, “How The Field Of Metacognition May Lead To Improved Mental Health And Reduced Addictive Behavior.” Dr. Rosa reveals that the implications for positive benefits in the area of addiction are promising.

Dr. Rosa states, “I do believe that the human brain truly is the final frontier.” He elaborates, “The exploration of the brain is revealing more and more each year. It is understood that the brain is the most complicated organ in the human body. In fact, one writer put it this way, “The jelly-like tissue that is the brain is the most complicated object in the known universe. Its 100 billion nerve cells (nearly 20 times the number of people on earth), are each connected to thousands of other nerve cells in a bewilderingly complex network.” https://theconversation.com/understanding-the-brain-and-mind-sciences-final-frontier-18331\

“As complicated as the brain is,” Dr. Rosa writes,“I am sure it will engage scientists well into the distant future.” He goes on to add, “The above description is apt as I delve deeper into the emerging field of “metacognition.” I’ve been following the research on this topic for several years and I feel great hope as the implications for improving mental health and well-being continue to produce positive results.”

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About John P. Rosa

Dr. John Rosa owns and supervises Accessible Beltway Clinics, which is comprised of 17 clinics in Maryland and Virginia that sees over 60,000 patient visits per year. ABC Clinics combine medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture and behavioral medicine to give a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to pain syndromes and musculoskeletal disorders. Active in sports medicine with consulting/treating athletes in several universities, NBA, MLB, NHL and USA Olympic Basketball. Creator of 24/7 RnR an FDA approved analgesic cream; a proprietary blend of the most potent materials resulting in the most effective product on the market for pain Relief and aiding Recovery. Founder of Accessible Wellness Solutions – an onsite corporate wellness program offering consulting, lectures and management of onsite clinics.

Leader in Chiropractic

Trustee of New York Chiropractic College for over 15 years serving final 3-year term as Chairman of the Board and given the honor or Board Emeritus post service. Awarded the highest recognitions in Chiropractic Medicine as Fellow of the American Chiropractic Colleges and Fellow of the International Chiropractic Colleges.

Integrative Medicine Specialist:

  • Current Vice Chair of the Board to Maryland University of Integrative Health.
  • Consultant on Integrative Medicine to hospital cancer center.
  • Reduced opioid prescriptions by 70% by integrating Chiropractic, physical therapy and behavioral medicine in a primary care setting.
  • Expert/Speaker – Educating medical community on the Integrative Medicine approach to treating pain.

Opioid Crisis Expert:

  • White House Surrogate.
  • Law Enforcement Consultant (Homeland Security, CBP, DOJ, DEA and Postal).
  • State and National Consultant to Opioid Task Forces.
  • Corporate and professional organization consultant.
  • Best selling author.

Community Leadership:

  • Board member of the National Italian American Foundation.
  • Founder of “Overdose Free America” a nonprofit 501c which uses the power of celebrity and entertainment to bring the Opioid Crisis the visibility and support it deserves.
  • Volunteer at Crossroads Freedom Center – a residential facility in Maryland to help overcome addiction.

How Metacognition Leads To Improved Mental Health And Reduced Addictive Behavior

I do believe that the human brain truly is the final frontier. The exploration of the brain is revealing more and more each year. It is understood that the brain is the most complicated organ in the human body. In fact, one writer put it this way, “The jelly-like tissue that is the brain is the most complicated object in the known universe. Its 100 billion nerve cells (nearly 20 times the number of people on earth), are each connected to thousands of other nerve cells in a bewilderingly complex network.” https://theconversation.com/understanding-the-brain-and-mind-sciences-final-frontier-18331\

As complicated as the brain is, I am sure it will engage scientists well into the distant future. The above description is apt as I delve deeper into the emerging field of “metacognition.” I’ve been following the research on this topic for several years and I feel great hope as the implications for improving mental health and well-being continue to produce positive results.

A recent article published in Neuroscience News gives a clearer picture of how this emerging field is contributing to the overall mental health of society. “Researchers report metacognition therapies, or directing personal thoughts and emotions for the benefit of mental wellbeing, can have positive effects on the treatment of anxiety, depression, and addictions.” https://neurosciencenews.com/metacognition-mental-health-19649/

As a proponent of drug-free methods for easing pain and ending opioid addiction, this is good news, especially as the world continues to wrestle with a global mental health crisis brought on by COVID-19. The research has been going on for decades and show that metacognition is effective “at decreasing addictive behaviors and improving emotional well-being.”

You’re probably wondering exactly what metacognition is. Well, in its simplest terms it is thinking about thinking. Scientifically metacognition studies how the mind can be aware of, and control, its own activity. I’ll be sharing more information on this fascinating evolving area of research. If you’re interested in delving deeper, you can read the entire Neuroscience News article here: https://neurosciencenews.com/metacognition-mental-health-19649/