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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 Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Dr. Ballester is back! In this episode Javier Ballester, MD talks us through the reward pathway and neurochemical and biological changes that take place in the addiction cycle. This is a great primer for students and residents and refresher for seasoned practitioners. Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.
Check us out on facebook @Theaddictionfiles or twitter @THEADDICTIONFI1 or Instagram Theaddictionfiles
No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
In this episode we discuss the removal of the X-waiver and its implications, the latest statistics in adolescent and geriatric OUD treatment. Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD.
Check us out on facebook @Theaddictionfiles or twitter @THEADDICTIONFI1 or Instagram Theaddictionfiles
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 Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Eric Collins, PhD assistant professor in the school of health studies at Western University in Ontario, Canada. Joins us to discuss his lived experience through addiction and recovery. 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 Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Laura Petracek, PhD teaches us all about Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and how we can best support our patients in their recovery. Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD.
Find out more about Dr. Petracek at: laurapetracekphd.com or @laurapetracekphd
Check us out on facebook @Theaddictionfiles or twitter @THEADDICTIONFI1 or Instagram Theaddictionfiles or email us at theaddictionfiles@gmail.com
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 Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
In this episode we discuss the definition, risks of binge drinking, epidemiology, and what measures colleges and institutions can take to reduce this disturbing trend. Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.
Resources:
CollegeAIM NIAAA's Alcohol Intervention Matrix
Check us out on facebook @Theaddictionfiles or twitter @THEADDICTIONFI1 or Instagram Theaddictionfiles or email us at theaddictionfiles@gmail.com
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 May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Prescription stimulant misuse is on the rise and in this episode, we explore the epidemiology, who is diverting and prevention. Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.
Check us out on facebook @Theaddictionfiles or twitter @THEADDICTIONFI1 or Instagram Theaddictionfiles or email us at theaddictionfiles@gmail.com
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 May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Everything you need to know about methadone OTP policy changes including a discussion on what is coming down the pipeline. Bonus we discuss listener questions on methadone use with benzodiazepines/gabapentin, management of patients on methadone with stimulant use disorder and answer the question is therapy a federal requirement for treatment in an OTP? Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.
Resources:
Federal Guidelines for Opioid Treatment Programs 2015
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/pep15-fedguideotp.pdf
Methadone Take-Home Flexibilities Extension Guidance
https://www.samhsa.gov/medications-substance-use-disorders/statutes-regulations-guidelines/methadone-guidance
Check us out on facebook @Theaddictionfiles or twitter @THEADDICTIONFI1 or Instagram Theaddictionfiles or email us at theaddictionfiles@gmail.com
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 May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
Mindy Vincent MSW, LCSW, MPA joins us for an insightful conversation on harm reduction, how to build a program, meet patients where they are and goals for future legislation to assist patients in their recovery. Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.
You can learn more about Mindy at: utahharmreduction.org
Check us out on facebook @Theaddictionfiles or twitter @THEADDICTIONFI1 or Instagram Theaddictionfiles or email us at theaddictionfiles@gmail.com
This podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
We discuss two commonly prescribed medications, who is at risk of misuse, rates of use and history. Mechanism of action withdrawal symptoms and treatment. Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD.
Information cited in this episode: Rodulfo A, Augsten A, Wainwright E, Abramovici G. A Case of Severe Fioricet Withdrawal Presenting During Admission to an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. Case Rep Psychiatry. 2021 Nov 8;2021:6371953. doi: 10.1155/2021/6371953
Check us out on facebook @Theaddictionfiles or twitter @THEADDICTIONFI1 or Instagram Theaddictionfiles or email us at theaddictionfiles@gmail.com
No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
In this episode we review weekly injectable buprenorphine, and several studies on novel treatments for alcohol use disorders. Will GLP 1's and spironolactone be helpful to reduce drinking days and can naltrexone be used PRN for alcohol use disorder? Tune in to find out. Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD.
Check us out on facebook @Theaddictionfiles or twitter @THEADDICTIONFI1 or Instagram Theaddictionfiles or email us at theaddictionfiles@gmail.com
No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.