The Addiction Files: An Addiction Medicine Podcast

Abuse of Anabolic Steroids ”No Gym Candy For You”

In this episode we delve into the often overlooked abuse of anabolic steroids. We discuss the types of steroids abused, epidemiology, mental and physical effects of abuse and treatment.  Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.
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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

Management of Hepatitis C in Patients Who Use Drugs

Dr. Richard Andrews joins us for this informative episode on the management of hepatitis C in our patient's who struggle with addiction. In this episode he guides us through the recognition, testing and management of hepatitis C.  Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD.  
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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
 

Emotional Overeating ”It’s not what you’re eating, it’s why you’re eating”

Best selling author, host of the podcast "Overcoming Emotional Overeating" and food psychology expert Wendi Francis, RD, MS, CPC joins us on this episode to discuss emotional overeating, food addiction, cross addiction and everything in between.  In this episode Wendi teaches us to beware of putting labels on patients and how healing starts by addressing trauma.  Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula CooK, MD.  
Podcast: Overcoming Emotional Eating or check out Wendifrancis.com
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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

Buprenorphine Monotherapy ”The Great Debate”

Is there a difference between buprenorphine/naloxone vs buprenorphine monotherapy when treating opioid use disorder. Join us as we discuss this controversial topic, review the latest evidence, and prescribing guidelines. Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.
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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

Managing Patients in Early and Long Term Recovery

Elizabeth Howell, MD is back for an extraordinary episode on managing patients in long term recovery. Dr. Howell guides us through the many pitfalls where physicians can contribute to a patient's relapse and leaves us with practice changing wisdom to help our patients today and in the future.  This is a can't miss episode.   Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD. 
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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

Rural Addiction Medicine ”Addiction Medicine in the Wild West”

Dr. Kyle Moore joins us for a fascinating look at the practice of addiction medicine in rural United States. He discusses the many joys of small-town living along with the challenges including limited referral resources, lack of inpatient options, and delayed EMS response.  Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD.  
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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
 

Infectious Diseases Among People Who Use Drugs

We are back with another fascinating episode, joined by Dr. David Serota board certified infectious disease and addiction medicine specialist. We discuss the management of infections in people who use drugs. Dr. Serota walks us through types and sources of infection, prevention and management.  In this episode we review the data surrounding oral antibiotic therapy when IV antibiotics are just not possible.  Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.
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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

Methadone Primer “Everything You Need to Know About Methadone”

In this episode we cover the history of methadone, regulations, metabolism, dosing, side effects and so much more! This is a great introduction if you are not familiar with Opioid Treatment Programs.  Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.  
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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

Drug Testing: What, When and How to Test

Ana Holtey, D.O. board certified addiction medicine and family medicine physician and MRO joins us to discuss the basics of drug testing.  Learn about why we test, interpreting results, and cross containments. Understand how drug screening is a tool but not a decision and how we can use this to help our patients in recovery. Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.  
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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

Identifying Alcohol Use Disorders ”Hey Doc Your Patient Might Be Drinking Too Much”

 Identifying Alcohol Use Disorders by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.  Identify risky drinking, components of the AUDIT-C, CRAFFT and AUDIT and how these tie into DSM-V diagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder. 
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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.