Episodes

  • 49. Naltrexone/Bupropion for Methamphetamine Use Disorder

    49. Naltrexone/Bupropion for Methamphetamine Use Disorder
    Oct 21 2024
    In episode 49 we discuss the 12-week follow-up data from the ADAPT-2 trial about using ER injectable naltrexone and bupropion for methamphetamine use disorder. Li MJ, Chau B, Belin T, Carmody T, Jha MK, Marino EN, Trivedi M, Shoptaw SJ. Extended observation of reduced methamphetamine use with combined naltrexone plus bupropion in the ADAPT-2 trial. Addiction. 2024 Jun 10. doi: 10.1111/add.16529. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38856086. We also discuss fentanyl vaccines, and how easy it is to manufacture fentanyl. The Conversation: A new fentanyl vaccine looks promising – but treating drug addiction needs a more complex approach Reuters: The Fentanyl Express --- This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES. CME: https://micaresed.org/courses/podcast-addiction-medicine-journal-club/ --- Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy Audio editing: Michael Bonanno Executive producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman A podcast from Ars Longa Media --- This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice. The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group. Email: addictionmedicinejournalclub@gmail.com Facebook: @AddictionMedJC Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club Instagram: @AddictionMedJC Threads: @AddictionMedJC YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities.
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    37 mins
  • Kratom: At Least It’s Not Fentanyl

    Kratom: At Least It’s Not Fentanyl
    Oct 14 2024
    In this episode we discuss kratom with our friend Dr. Casey Grover of the Addiction Medicine Made Easy podcast. Stay tuned for part 2 coming next, Kratom Journal Club. Tampa Bay Times: Deadly Dose Annals of Internal Medicine Kratom: An Emerging Issue for Research and Physician Education --- This episode is not eligible for CME, but other episodes offer category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. https://micaresed.org/courses/podcast-addiction-medicine-journal-club/ --- Co-Host: Dr. Casey Grover Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy Audio editing: Michael Bonanno Executive producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman A podcast from Ars Longa Media --- This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice. The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group. Email: addictionmedicinejournalclub@gmail.com Facebook: @AddictionMedJC Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club Instagram: @AddictionMedJC Threads: @AddictionMedJC YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities.
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    41 mins
  • 48. Semaglutide and Alcohol Use Disorder

    48. Semaglutide and Alcohol Use Disorder
    Oct 7 2024
    In episode 48 we discuss the association between semaglutide and alcohol use disorder. Wang, W., Volkow, N.D., Berger, N.A. et al. Associations of semaglutide with incidence and recurrence of alcohol use disorder in real-world population. Nat Commun 15, 4548 (2024). The Journal of Addiction Medicine: The Efficacy of GLP-1 Agonists in Treating Substance Use Disorder in Patients We also discuss THC products that look like candy, a good podcast on targeted naltrexone, and perioperative opioids. The LA Times: Surgeons give patients too many opioids. A few simple steps could curb excess prescribing Reflector: The Sea Change The New York Times: Consumption of Marijuana Edibles Surges Among Children, Study Finds FTC: FTC and FDA Send Second Set of Cease-and-Desist Letters to Companies Selling Products Containing Delta-8 THC in Packaging Designed to Look Like Children’s Snacks --- This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES. CME: https://micaresed.org/courses/podcast-addiction-medicine-journal-club/ --- Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy Audio editing: Michael Bonanno Executive producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman A podcast from Ars Longa Media --- This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice. The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group. Email: addictionmedicinejournalclub@gmail.com Facebook: @AddictionMedJC Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club Instagram: @AddictionMedJC Threads: @AddictionMedJC Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities.
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    35 mins
  • 47. Injectable Vs. Sublingual Buprenorphine for Fentanyl Use Disorder

    47. Injectable Vs. Sublingual Buprenorphine for Fentanyl Use Disorder
    Sep 23 2024
    In episode 47 we discuss the effectiveness of sublingual and injectable buprenorphine for patients with OUD, with and without fentanyl. Nunes EV, Comer SD, Lofwall MR, Walsh SL, Peterson S, Tiberg F, Hjelmstrom P, Budilovsky-Kelley NR. Extended-Release Injection vs Sublingual Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder With Fentanyl Use: A Post Hoc Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Jun 3;7(6):e2417377. We also discuss the AMA’s Support of drug decriminalization, and the rise of alcohol-related health problems. New York Times: Oregon Is Recriminalizing Drugs. Here’s What Portland Learned Med Page Today: AMA’s House of Delegates Says Yes to Drug Decriminalization Stat News: By the numbers: America’s alcohol-related health problems are rising fast --- This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES. --- Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy Audio Editing by Michael Bonanno Executive Producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman A podcast from Ars Longa Media --- This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice. The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group. Email: addictionmedicinejournalclub@gmail.com Facebook: @AddictionMedJC Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club Instagram: @AddictionMedJC Threads: @AddictionMedJC Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities.
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    36 mins
  • 46. High Dose Meds for Smoking Cessation

    46. High Dose Meds for Smoking Cessation
    Sep 9 2024
    In episode 46 we discuss using high doses of varenicline and nicotine for smoking cessation. Cinciripini PM, Green CE, Shete S, Minnix JA, Robinson JD, Cui Y, Kim S, Kypriotakis G, Beneventi D, Blalock JA, Versace F, Karam-Hage M. Smoking Cessation After Initial Treatment Failure With Varenicline or Nicotine Replacement: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2024 May 28; 331(20):1722-1731. We also discuss resources for safer substance use, and the recall of dangerous Diamond Shrooms. Yale Program in Addiction Medicine: Resources for Safer Injection and Substance Use San Francisco Aids Foundation: Safer Drug Use CDC: Severe Illness Potentially Associated with Consuming Diamond ShruumzTM Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies --- This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES. CME: https://micaresed.org/courses/podcast-addiction-medicine-journal-club/ --- Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy Audio Editing by Michael Bonanno Executive Producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman A podcast from Ars Longa Media --- This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice. The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group. Email: addictionmedicinejournalclub@gmail.com Facebook: @AddictionMedJC Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club Instagram: @AddictionMedJC Threads: @AddictionMedJC YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities.
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    35 mins
  • 45. Urine Drug Screens and Treatment Retention

    45. Urine Drug Screens and Treatment Retention
    Jul 15 2024
    45. Urine Drug Screens and Treatment Retention In episode 45 we discuss urine drug screens and treatment retention. Michener PS, Knee A, Wilson D, Boama-Nyarko E, Friedmann PD. Association of random and observed urine drug screening with long-term retention in opioid treatment programs. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2024 Feb 1;255:111067. We also discuss storing injectable buprenorphine at room temperature and subliminal menthol in cigarettes. Sublocade Prescribing Information (Storage update top of page 40) Andre Luiz Oliveira da Silva, Lauren K. Lempert, Stanton A. Glantz. More than a “characterizing flavor”: Menthol at subliminal levels in tobacco products. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, V 261, 2024, 111346, ISSN 0376-8716. The Addiction Medicine Made Easy Podcast on Targeted Naltrexone --- This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES. --- Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy Audio production: Erin McCue Executive Producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman A podcast from Ars Longa Media --- This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice. The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group. Email: addictionmedicinejournalclub@gmail.com Facebook: @AddictionMedJC Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club Instagram: @AddictionMedJC Threads: @AddictionMedJC YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities.
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    42 mins
  • 44. Cannabis and CV Outcomes

    44. Cannabis and CV Outcomes
    Jul 1 2024
    44. Cannabis and CV Outcomes In episode 44 we discuss the association between cannabis use and cardiovascular outcomes. Jeffers AM, Glantz S, Byers AL, Keyhani S. Association of Cannabis Use With Cardiovascular Outcomes Among US Adults. J Am Heart Assoc. 2024 Mar 5;13(5):e030178. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.123.030178. Epub 2024 Feb 28. We also discuss the DEA rescheduling cannabis, and the failure of the menthol ban. Department of Justice: Justice Department Submits Proposed Regulation to Reschedule Marijuana Stat News: Biden administration punts menthol cigarette rule indefinitely --- This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES. --- Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy Audio production: Erin McCue Executive Producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman A podcast from Ars Longa Media --- This is the Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice. The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group. Email: addictionmedicinejournalclub@gmail.com Facebook: @AddictionMedJC Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club Instagram: @AddictionMedJC Threads: @AddictionMedJC Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities.
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    34 mins
  • 43. Alcohol Use Disorder Meds at Hospital Discharge

    43. Alcohol Use Disorder Meds at Hospital Discharge
    Jun 17 2024
    In episode 43 we discuss prescribing medication for alcohol use disorder at hospital discharge. Bernstein EY, Et al. Outcomes After Initiation of Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder at Hospital Discharge. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Mar 4;7(3):e243387. We also discuss grandparents raising grandchildren who’ve lost a parent to drug overdose, and how native peoples are using opioid settlement funds. Department of labor: Grandchildren Being Raised by Grandparents JAMA Psychiatry: Estimated Number of Children Who Lost a Parent to Drug Overdose in the US From 2011 to 2021 KFF News: Tribal Nations Invest Opioid Settlement Funds in Traditional Healing To Treat Addiction ---- This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES. ---- Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy Audio production: Erin McCue Executive Producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman A podcast from Ars Longa Media ---- This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice. The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group. Email: addictionmedicinejournalclub@gmail.com Facebook: @AddictionMedJC Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club Instagram: @AddictionMedJC Threads: @AddictionMedJC YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities.
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    35 mins