Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
The Methamphetamine/Fentanyl Epidemic
The Addiction Files: An Addiction Medicine Podcast
Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Donnelly Cook, MD are board certified addiction medicine and family medicine physicians providing evidence based education, clinical pearls and resources to physicians, residents and students while striving to destigmatize the treatment of addiction in our medical culture and save lives. Tune in to learn about the latest treatments for all things addiction. Join us as we conduct expert interviews, review clinical pearls and best practices and discuss the latest updates in addiction medicine. No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
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Episodes
Episodes
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Catherine Van Tassell PA-C, LCSW, joins us on this episode to discuss Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS), how to determine when a patient has disordered eating, food triggers in our food industry and treatment options. 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.
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
In this episode we review the monitoring future study (released 8/22/22) and the trends in alcohol use, cannabis and nicotine particularly vaping. We discuss a fascinating longitudinal study on long term cannabis and the cognitive effects. Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD.
“What is long-term cannabis use doing to our brains?”American Journal of psychiatry. 8 Mar 22. Meier et Al
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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.
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
We are back with listener questions. What do you do with patients on benzodiazepines and MOUD? Tune in for a fantastic discussion on the latest recommendations on co-use of benzodiazepines and buprenorphine (and methadone), practice pearls and tips for engagement of patients in benzodiazepine taper. 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.
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Join us for this fascinating discussion on the emerging trend of Gabapentin abuse. We discuss the history, uses and particular interactions with opioids and disturbing trends of misuse. 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.
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Peg O’Connor PhD, joins us to discuss the history of AA and the roots of the “higher power”. In this very poignant episode we learn how to approach patients who might be put off by the 12-step dogma plus Dr. O’Connor gives us so much more wisdom in how to reach our patients with alcohol use disorders. This is a can’t miss episode. Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.
Find out more about Dr. O’Connor at: http://pegoconnorauthor.com/ and check out her book Higher and Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction and Suffering.
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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.
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Dr. David Crabtree joins us to discuss managing PREP/PEP in patients with substance use disorders. In this episode we discuss patient selection, initial evaluation, medication options and follow up testing. Bonus Dr. Crabtree discuss medication coverage options. Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.
Dr. David Crabtree
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcrabtreemdmph/
https://davidcrabtreemd.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.
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
The fantastic Dr. Mitika Kanabar teaches us all about Process Addictions. We discuss gambling, compulsive internet use and gaming addiction. Dr. Kanabar guides us through diagnosis, treatment options and even harm reduction strategies. Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.
For more information on Dr. Kanabar: www.mitikakanabar.com
Intstagram kanabarmd or twitter @KanabarMd
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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.
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
It's a wrap, in this episode we discuss the hot topics in addiction medicine including fentanyl, cannabis, harm reduction, health inequities and bonus how psychedelic use has increased. In this episode we review the latest trends in the monitoring the future study.
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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.
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Alexandra Katehakis, Ph.D. is the Founder/Clinical Director of Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angeles. This is a can't miss episode where Dr. Katehakis teaches us the origins of sex addiction, screening and co-occurring disorders and treatment options. Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD.
Dr. Katehakis is the author of several books including Sex Addiction As Affect Dysregulation: A Neurobiologically Informed Holistic Treatment, the multiple award-winning Mirror of Intimacy: Daily Reflections on Emotional and Erotic Intelligence, Sexual Reflections, and Erotic Intelligence.
You can find Dr. Katehakis at:
http://www.centerforhealthysex.com/
Instagram: @alexkatehakis
Twitter: @alexkatehakis
Facebook: Alex Katehakis https://www.facebook.com/katehakis/
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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.
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
In this episode we discuss the history of Psilocybin, effects, and mechanism of action. We review the latests studies showing the effects of Psilocybin on alcohol and tobacco use disorders and the research on depression. This is a fascinating 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.