Podcast with Steve and Dr. Cole talking about the unfortunate passing of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs this past summer. Recent news suggests that Skaggs was provided opioids by a member of the Angels staff. Dr. Cole talks about how opioids are used and monitored in orthopedic settings.
Find out more about MLB policy on opioid testing here.
A bottle with a hydrocodone (the generic name for drug sold under other names by various pharmaceutical companies) label and hydrocodone tablets spilling out isolated on white background. Hydrocodone is a popular prescription semi-synthetic opioid that is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Hydrocodone is said to be one of the most common recreational prescription drugs in America.
