Consider The Sun A Good Friend And Spend A Little Time With It Regularly

I don’t know if the numbers of deaths as a result of insufficient Vitamin D levels include those who died of drug overdoses or not, but either way the numbers are pretty shocking. “Studies in the past decade indicate that insufficient sun exposure may be responsible for 340,000 deaths in the United States and 480,000 deaths in Europe per year, and an increased incidence of breast cancer, colorectal cancer, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, autism, asthma, type 1 diabetes and myopia.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7400257/

More recently scientists and researchers are studying the effects of Vitamin D on addiction with interesting and hopeful conclusions. “After analyzing human data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the researchers found that those with insufficient vitamin D levels (less than 20 ng/ml) were more likely to use opioid painkillers and more likely to be diagnosed with an opioid use disorder than those with sufficient vitamin D levels.” https://www.paintreatmentdirectory.com/posts/vitamin-d-deficiency-increases-risk-of-opioid-addiction-and-worsens-withdrawal-symptoms

A Little Bit Of Sunshine: Make It A Daily Habit

Could it possibly be that a daily dose of sunshine could decrease the daily desire or need for opioids? And, if that is the case, is it possible to convince those who are currently dependent on opioids to expose themselves to the sun on a daily basis? I understand the difficulty this poses with the elderly who are bedridden, however, the younger, still functioning population are the more likely targets for this type of therapy.

The Sun Is Our Life-giving Friend, Not Something To Fear

We have turned into a society who shuns the sun. We’ve become terrified of the life-giving properties of the sun. We’re more afraid of skin cancer than we need to be. Recent research is showing that using sunscreen is not preventing melanoma, but it is depriving those who use it of making Vitamin D. “For the past 50 years, in the name of skin cancer prevention, the CDC has advised the American public to avoid sun exposure and to apply sunscreen daily even on cloudy days. During that time, the incidence of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, has increased by 300%, indicating that the CDC’s understanding of the relationship between skin cancer and sun exposure is incorrect. Scientific discoveries in the 21st Century have shown that insufficient sun exposure has become the nation’s second largest public health problem after cigarette smoking.”
https://www.sunshinehealthfoundation.org/post/manage-your-blog-from-your-live-site

Get Out And Enjoy The Free Vitamin D While You Can

We still have a couple of months of summer to start improving our Vitamin D levels. I don’t know about you, but I’d rather see someone addicted to sunshine than opioids. Being out of doors in the sun for at least 30 minutes a day can have a profound impact on one’s health. I realize it’s not quite as simple as I make it sound and addiction is a complicated disease with many contributing factors, but it is easy to experiment by spending time outside each day. When summer comes to an end, get yourself a good quality Vitamin D supplement and find a tanning bed nearby!

The American Medical Association Is Not What You Think It is

I think it is a fairly common belief among most people that the American Medical Association (AMA) is an organization that is meant to have the best interest of the healthcare concerns of the public at large in mind. The AMA bills themselves as “the “unified voice” of America’s doctors dedicated to “the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.” However, when you look closely you will see that the AMA functions more like a trade organization, which is defined as: a voluntary association of business firms organized on a geographic or industrial basis to promote and develop commercial and industrial opportunities within its sphere of operation, to voice publicly the views of members on matters of common interest, or in some cases to exercise some measure of control over prices, output, and channels of distribution.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/trade-association

Developing commercial opportunities, controlling prices and channels of distribution can be so clearly seen in the relationship between Purdue Pharma and the AMA particularly between 2002 and 2018 when the AMA’s philanthropic arm, the AMA Foundation received more than $3 million from Purdue Pharma. In case you don’t remember, Purdue Pharma developed Oxycontin and spent millions of dollars telling the world that opioids aren’t addictive.

The fact of the matter is that the AMA has a history of behaving like a trade organization and not as the “unified voice” of America’s doctors. Because of its “cozy” relationship with Purdue Pharma, very few doctors even join the AMA anymore. In a very eye-opening article it was stated that, “As of 2019, just 19 percent of practicing physicians were AMA members; nearly half of them were students or residents, who get a discount on the $420 membership fee. Membership dues currently make up just 8 percent of the AMA’s total revenue.” https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2021/08/purdue-pharma-american-medical-association-relationship-opioid-crisis-public-health/

I’m going to be sharing more of the details from the Mother Jones article in upcoming blogs and articles. Or you can read the article in its entirety at the link above. If you’re really interested in how not concerned about public health the AMA has historically been check back next month.

National Opioid Crisis Expert, Dynamic Speaker And Author, Dr. John Rosa
Writes About The Most Abundant Source Of Help For Opioid Use Disorder That Is Absolutely Free.

Dr. John P. Rosa, opioid crisis expert, author and dynamic speaker writes about findings that indicate Vitamin D deficiency may be a major factor in opioid addiction and that fear of the sun, which makes Vitamin D in the human body, is the cause of numerous other health concerns too.

ROCKVILLE, MD. July 28, 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, “From Drug Addicts To Sun Worshipers…It Could Happen,” in which Dr. Rosa encourages careful sun exposure for opioid users and abusers.

Dr. Rosa states, “Without the sun, there would be no life on planet earth. Without the sun, our bones would not be strong.” He continues, “The sun is what makes Vitamin D in our bodies. It was making Vitamin D before any company was making vitamin D supplements, so don’t start pushing back yet. And now,” he adds, “the sun may be responsible for helping people curb and potentially stop craving opioids. Recent studies are pointing to this as a very strong possibility.”

Dr. Rosa suggests, “Consider the following statements: “Vitamin D deficiency (italics mine) strongly exaggerates the craving for and effects of opioids, potentially increasing the risk for dependence and addiction, according to a new study led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). These findings, published in Science Advances, suggest that addressing the common problem of vitamin D deficiency with inexpensive supplements could play a part in combating the ongoing scourge of opioid addiction.” https://neurosciencenews.com/vitamin-d-deficiency-opioid-sun-seeking-addiction-18612/

According to Dr. Rosa, “We Americans are extremists. If we find out a little bit of something is good for us, we tend to think more will be even better. But that is not the case.” He continues, “In fact, one of the worst examples of this kind of thinking is present in the prescribing of opioids. Some doctors actually believe that the more opioids they give their patients the better off they will be. (If you want to see what I mean, tune into the Netflix documentary The Crime of The Century.) So, please do not think that because I’m suggesting a little bit of sun that an extreme amount is going to be better. And,” he states, “for those who are gasping at the idea because of skin cancer, let me assure you, there is a tremendous amount of evidence that is suggesting our fear of the sun is causing even greater health concerns.”

“In fact,” writes Dr. Rosa, “the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has this to say on the subject. “While it is accepted that solar UVR exposure is the main cause of skin cancer, evidence is accumulating on the health benefits of sun exposure, as well as widespread vitamin D deficiency, and has revealed a possibly significant public health problem resulting from insufficient sun exposure. This suggests that current public health advice on sun exposure ought to be reconsidered to communicate a better balance of the benefits and harms of sunlight, particularly at higher latitudes where ambient levels of UVR are comparatively low even in summer.” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7400257/

According to Dr. Rosa, “Chances are, if you do not spend much time outdoors with skin exposed to the sun and you are not supplementing, your vitamin D levels are most likely insufficient.”

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.

  • 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

From Drug Addicts To Sun Worshipers…It Could Happen

Without the sun, there would be no life on planet earth. Without the sun, our bones would not be strong. The sun is what makes Vitamin D in our bodies. It was making Vitamin D before any company was making vitamin D supplements, so don’t start pushing back yet. And now, the sun may be responsible for helping people curb and potentially stop craving opioids. Recent studies are pointing to this as a very strong possibility. Consider the following statements:

“Vitamin D deficiency (italics mine) strongly exaggerates the craving for and effects of opioids, potentially increasing the risk for dependence and addiction, according to a new study led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). These findings, published in Science Advances, suggest that addressing the common problem of vitamin D deficiency with inexpensive supplements could play a part in combating the ongoing scourge of opioid addiction.” https://neurosciencenews.com/vitamin-d-deficiency-opioid-sun-seeking-addiction-18612/

A Little Bit Of Sun Goes A Long Way

We Americans are extremists. If we find out a little bit of something is good for us, we tend to think more will be even better. But that is not the case. In fact, one of the worst examples of this kind of thinking is present in the prescribing of opioids. Some doctors actually believe that the more opioids they give their patients the better off they will be. (If you want to see what I mean, tune into the Netflix documentary The Crime of The Century.) So, please do not think that because I’m suggesting a little bit of sun that an extreme amount is going to be better. And, for those who are gasping at the idea because of skin cancer, let me assure you, there is a tremendous amount of evidence that is suggesting our fear of the sun is causing even greater health concerns.

In fact, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has this to say on the subject. “While it is accepted that solar UVR exposure is the main cause of skin cancer, evidence is accumulating on the health benefits of sun exposure, as well as widespread vitamin D deficiency, and has revealed a possibly significant public health problem resulting from insufficient sun exposure. This suggests that current public health advice on sun exposure ought to be reconsidered to communicate a better balance of the benefits and harms of sunlight, particularly at higher latitudes where ambient levels of UVR are comparatively low even in summer.” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7400257/

Chances are, if you do not spend much time outdoors with skin exposed to the sun and you are not supplementing, your vitamin D levels are most likely insufficient. The truth is that most people can make enough vitamin D from being out in the sun daily for short periods (15 to 30 minutes) with their forearms, hands or lower legs uncovered and without sunscreen. You do have to be careful and not overdo it. Getting sunburned is not healthy.

It’s Summertime And The Vitamin D Is Free

Spending a day on the beach is not going to cure the opioid epidemic, but it is a step in the right direction. Understanding the detrimental effects of Vitamin D deficiency and the role it plays in addiction can lead to more helpful programs and treatments for those who are currently dependent on opioids. This is a great time to be exposed to this information. It is the height of summer and the Vitamin D is absolutely free.

National Opioid Crisis Expert, Dynamic Speaker And Author, Dr. John Rosa
Reports On A Recent Study That Indicates Vitamin D Could Be Integral In Conquering Opioid Use Disorder.

Dr. John P. Rosa, opioid crisis expert, author and dynamic speaker shares information from a recent study in which Vitamin D deficiency is being seen as having positive effects on reducing the craving for opioids.

ROCKVILLE, MD. July 14, 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, “Opioid Addiction Could Be Curtailed By The Most Important Vitamin Under The Sun.” Dr. Rosa expresses his excitement about the results of a recent and important study.

Dr. Rosa states, “This country has been struggling with opioid addiction at epidemic proportions for the last three decades.” He continues adding, “According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, as of 2018, approximately 10.3 million people aged 12 or older had misused opioids in the past year, and 2 million had an Opioid use disorder (OUD).” https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/7/24/eabe4577

“But” Dr. Rosa asks, “how do we turn the tide? How do we help people successfully conquer addiction?” He doesn’t have the answer, though he offers, “I’ve been working tirelessly to find the answer to this question and educate people about alternative methods to control pain. I’ve been making appeals at the highest levels of government to enact legislation to amend easy access to opioids. So,” he goes on to say, “I have to admit that recent news about a study in which Vitamin D deficiency is being looked at as having the potential to increase the risk of dependency and addiction to opioids is pretty thrilling. That means that increasing Vitamin D levels could reduce the craving for the drug.”

According to Dr. Rosa, “The findings of the study, published in Science Advances, suggest that addressing the common problem of vitamin D deficiency with inexpensive supplements could play a part in combating the ongoing scourge of opioid addiction.” https://neurosciencenews.com/vitamin-d-deficiency-opioid-sun-seeking-addiction-18612/

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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Opioid Addiction Could Be Curtailed By The Most Important Vitamin Under The Sun

This country has been struggling with opioid addiction at epidemic proportions for the last three decades. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, as of 2018, approximately 10.3 million people aged 12 or older had misused opioids in the past year, and 2 million had an Opioid use disorder (OUD). https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/7/24/eabe4577

But how do we turn the tide? How do we help people successfully conquer addiction? I’ve been working tirelessly to find the answer to this question and educate people about alternative methods to control pain. I’ve been making appeals at the highest levels of government to enact legislation to amend easy access to opioids. So, I have to admit that recent news about a study in which Vitamin D deficiency is being looked at as having the potential to increase the risk of dependency and addiction to opioids is pretty thrilling. That means that increasing Vitamin D levels could reduce the craving for the drug.

The findings of the study, published in Science Advances, suggest that addressing the common problem of vitamin D deficiency with inexpensive supplements could play a part in combating the ongoing scourge of opioid addiction. https://neurosciencenews.com/vitamin-d-deficiency-opioid-sun-seeking-addiction-18612/

I know I’m in for a bit of backlash from some people when I suggest that people suffering from OUD get out into the sunshine without using sunscreen, but I’m going to say it. The sun is the most important source of Vitamin D. I’m not suggesting overexposure, but a maximum of 15 minutes on a daily basis could make a big difference. And, if you want to avoid the sun, Vitamin D deficiency is safely and easily treated with low-cost dietary supplements. But honestly, what could be healthier than going for a walk, playing with your kids, going to the beach, spending time in Mother Nature? Mother Nature may very well be an effective aid for the scourge of opioid addiction. I for one would not be a bit surprised.

National Opioid Crisis Expert, Dynamic Speaker And Author, Dr. John Rosa Writes About His Teaming Up With Nu-Life Solutions Bringing A Pain Management Into A New Era.

Dr. John P. Rosa, opioid crisis expert, author and dynamic speaker talks about how Nu-Life Solutions represents his dream of minimally invasive, non-pharmaceutical pain management treatments coming to fruition and how honored he is to be part of the solution.

ROCKVILLE, MD. June 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, “Pain Management Enters An Exciting New Era,” in which Dr. Rosa highlights his invitation and acceptance to be part of an exciting company bringing pain management into a new era.

Dr. Rosa writes, “To say that I am excited and honored to be selected to be part of the Executive Medical Leadership team at Nu-Life Solutions is truly an understatement.” He continues, “This historic company is bringing advanced technology to the realm of addiction and pain management. No surgery, no pills, no more pain.”

As Dr. Rosa points out, “I was invited to join the team and did so us in October 2020. My efforts to bring non-surgical and non-pharmacological options for controlling pain to the forefront is being realized by this exciting new technology.” He elaborates on his role, “I will participating in global clinical operations and I have enthusiastically assumed the leadership role in The H.O.P.E. Initiative to treat those suffering from opioid addiction.”

“Over the past 8 years,” Dr. Rosa says, “I have witnessed the devastation that the opioid crisis has delivered to the U.S. and abroad.” He further adds, “The integrative health field has been raising the red flag for years regarding the shift of medicating patients through pain rather than treating them through it.” As Dr. Rosa emphasizes, “There are 550,000 prescriptions for opioids written every day. The U.S. is 4% of the world’s population yet consumes 90% of all the opioids produced (prescription and illicit). 80% of heroin users say they started with prescription opioids, and over 160 people die of an overdose every day, making overdose deaths the leading cause of death for Americans under 50.” He adds, “Over 50% of the opioid prescriptions go to people with depression or other mood disorders and the overlap of heightened awareness of pain with mental health issues has been known and studied for decades. It is also understood that those who suffer with mental health issues and pain are much more susceptible to dependency and addiction than is the greater population.”
​
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

Pain Management Enters An Exciting New Era

To say that I am excited and honored to be selected to be part of the Executive Medical Leadership team at Nu-Life Solutions is truly an understatement. This historic company is bringing advanced technology to the realm of addiction and pain management. No surgery, no pills, no more pain.

I was invited to join the team and did so us in October 2020. My efforts to bring non-surgical and non-pharmacological options for controlling pain to the forefront is being realized by this exciting new technology. I will be participating in global clinical operations and I have enthusiastically assumed the leadership role in The H.O.P.E. Initiative to treat those suffering from opioid addiction.

The U.S. Represents 4% Of The Global Population Yet Consumes 90% Of All Opioids

Over the past 8 years I have witnessed the devastation that the opioid crisis has delivered to the U.S. and abroad. The integrative health field has been raising the red flag for years regarding the shift of medicating patients through pain rather than treating them through it. There are 550,000 prescriptions for opioids written every day. The U.S. is 4% of the world’s population yet consumes 90% of all the opioids produced (prescription and illicit). 80% of heroin users say they started with prescription opioids, and over 160 people die of an overdose every day, making overdose deaths the leading cause of death for Americans under 50. Over 50% of the opioid prescriptions go to people with depression or other mood disorders and the overlap of heightened awareness of pain with mental health issues has been known and studied for decades. It is also understood that those who suffer with mental health issues and pain are much more susceptible to dependency and addiction than is the greater population.
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Most pain and addiction is caused or amplified by anxiety, depression and sleeplessness and these are also the key symptoms of withdrawal from addictive drugs. I can’t wait to see the lives changed by this cutting-edge technology.

A Shift To Minimally Invasive Therapies

It is my dream coming true to witness the global healthcare industry shifting and now increasingly focusing on minimally invasive therapies that not only treat a wide range of chronic and refractory disorders but also have fewer side effects. Nu-Life Solutions is the global developer of the Nu-V3 technology which is a patented and trademark registered neuromodulation device. The demand for neuromodulation has increased significantly, due to patients’ preference for minimally invasive forms of treatment. Neuromodulation has been one of the largest and fastest-growing healthcare technologies since 2015. 

Non-Invasive Treatment Without Negative Side Effects

Imagine being able to live pain-free for the first time in decades. Imagine getting your life back, your family, your job, your mind! Chronic pain, anxiety, depression and sleeplessness are without question debilitating. Being able to actively participate in bringing a non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical technology that offers long-term relief without negative side effects to the world is beyond exciting. It is truly transformational. I look forward to bringing you more information as this technology is rolled out around the world.

National Opioid Crisis Expert, Dynamic Speaker And Author, Dr. John RosaWrites About Two Powerful Addictions That Are At Epidemic Proportions In The U.S.

Dr. John P. Rosa, opioid crisis expert, author and dynamic speaker writes about the current HBO Documentary, The Crime of the Century, which reviews the long history of enormous wealth made from the manufacturing, distributing and marketing of addictive drugs.

ROCKVILLE, MD. June 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 blog on his website entitled, “Money Addicts Win – Drug Addicts And Their Families Lose,” in which Dr. Rosa shares some of his thoughts about the documentary, The Crime of The Century, on HBO.

Rosa states, “There’s an addiction war going on in this country.”  He elaborates, “It’s a war between money addicts and the people they are killing whom they refer to as “drug addicts.” Fact is,” he adds, “most of these “drug addicts” became addicted because the money addicts ran massive marketing campaigns urging doctors to prescribe the pills they make to as many people as they possibly could.” He emphasizes, “And to keep them coming back for more.”

As Rosa points out, “The money addicts make and push highly addictive drugs to the society at large.” He continues, “The money addicts get lots of money and the people get addicted to expensive drugs and when they can’t afford them turn to less expensive street drugs, then they die. For the pill buyers it’s a lose-lose situation. For the pill pushers, it’s win-win-win.”

“I just watched a documentary called The Crime of The Century streaming on HBO,” Rosa says  “which depicts how the opioid epidemic began and how deeply entrenched the greed is all the way up to the highest levels of government.” He goes on to write, “The all-pervasive lack of conscience and the hunger for money among the highly respected drug kingpins in this country makes me wonder if this epidemic can ever be reversed and brought to an end. At this very moment, I have my doubts.”

Read the entire blog at 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

Money Addicts Win – Drug Addicts And Their Families Lose

There’s an addiction war going on in this country. It’s a war between money addicts and the people they are killing whom they refer to as “drug addicts.” Fact is, most of these “drug addicts” became addicted because the money addicts ran massive marketing campaigns urging doctors to prescribe the pills the money addicts make to as many people as they possibly could. And to keep them coming back for more.

The money addicts make and push highly addictive drugs to the society at large. The money addicts get lots of money and the people get addicted to expensive drugs and when they can’t afford them turn to less expensive street drugs, then they die. For the pill buyers it’s a lose-lose situation. For the pill pushers, it’s win-win-win.

I just watched a documentary called The Crime of The Century streaming on HBO, which depicts how the opioid epidemic began and how deeply entrenched the greed is all the way up to the highest levels of government. The all-pervasive lack of conscience and the hunger for money among the highly respected drug kingpins in this country makes me wonder if this epidemic can ever be reversed and brought to an end. At this very moment, I have my doubts.

Please make a point of watching this poignant documentary. If you do, I’d appreciate hearing from you and would love to know what you think. I’m a chiropractor and I’ve been lobbying for the people who have been hurt the most in this opioid epidemic. I know that pain can be managed effectively without medications or surgeries. But drug lords can’t make big money off the safe methods that offer real relief without diminishing quality of life.

My current research with a neuromodulation device called the Nu-V3 is proving to be a great alternative to opioid prescribing and I can’t wait to see the impact when we go to market end of this year.  I am also working with an AI enhanced telehealth platform called Get A-Head researching the ability to predict patients who are more susceptible to addiction sounding an alarm to the prescribing physician. New drug research that is less harmful is important, but history has shown us that almost all medications have a long list of side effects. My hope is that my work, and the research of other non-pharmaceutical and non-surgical methods prevail.