The Addiction Files: An Addiction Medicine Podcast

Addiction Medicine Updates 2023

Our year-end review in addiction medicine for 2023, covers key topics, including the 2022 NSDUH data, trends in xylazine and fentanyl, and the impact of social isolation on alcohol use. Hosted by Paula Donnelly 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.

Bipolar and Substance Use Disorder

 Dr. Javier Ballester joins us for our second episode on co-occurring mental health and substance use. We'll cover Bipolar, its prevalence with substance use disorders, diagnosis, and treatment considerations. Hosted by Paula Donnelly 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.

Ketamine-Assisted Buprenorphine Initiation

Lucinda Grande MD, FASAM joins us to discuss her research on low dose ketamine for buprenorphine inductions with emphasis on transitions from fentanyl to buprenorphine. She discusses patient selection, dosing considerations, and safety profile. Hosted by Paula Donnelly 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.

The State of Alcohol Use Disorders in the US with Dr. George Koob and the NIAAA

George Koob, PhD director of NIAAA teaches us about the addiction cycle, the origins of "Hyperkatefia", review of treatment options during the negative affect cycle and how NIAAA is monitoring current policies and trends regarding alcohol use. Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.  
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Strengthening Neuroplasticity in Substance Use Recovery

Steve Sugden, MD joins us to discuss lifestyle medicine and neuroplasticity in the recovery process. 
Hosted by Paula Donnelly Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.
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Depression and Substance Use Disorders

Mason Turner, MD returns to discuss depression and substance use disorders as part of our mental health and substance use disorders series. Dr. Turner gives us a primer on the types of depression, epidemiology of depression in substance using populations, treatment considerations and lifestyle interventions.  Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Donnelly and Cook, MD. 
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Novel Uses of Varenicline

Does varenicline reduce alcohol cravings? Tune in as we review the evidence, mechanism of action of varenicline.  Hosted by Paula Donnelly Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD. 
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Dr. Anna Lembke and "Dopamine Nation"

Anna Lembke, MD joins us to discuss the Dopamine reward system in our brains and how the pleasure/pain balance affects addiction and recovery. This is a fascinating discussion. Hosted by Paula Donnelly Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD. 
For more information on Dr. Lembke: www.annalembke.com Check out her New York Times best seller books "Dopamine Nation" and "Drugdealer, MD"
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Alcohol Associated Liver Disease

April is alcohol awareness month. In this episode we review the stages of alcohol associated liver disease, signs and symptoms and laboratory abnormalities.  Hosted by Paula Donnelly 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.

Addiction Treatment in Correctional Settings

Our very own Dr. Paula Cook and Lanette Denton join us to discuss their recent study on employing harm reduction in rural county jail. Hosted by 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.