Dr Heather Bell and Dr Kurt DeVine deviate from addiction to address the COVID19 pandemic.  We return for COVID 2.0…unfortunately.  As COVID has surged, MAFP and we return to address all things COVID starting with the update on MN COVID by Kris Ehresmann. To learn more about the doctors as well as keep up with current happenings follow us on twitter: @echocsct or email us with questions or feedback: [email protected]

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Drs Heather Bell and Kurt DeVine return to a discussion on things that don’t play well with opioids… This podcast will focus on the long-term effects/side-effects caused by opioids themselves… infections? Decreased libido? Can’t sleep? Hmmm… To learn more about the doctors as well as keep up with current happenings follow us on twitter: @echocsct and Facebook: @theaddictionconnectionhk

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Drs Heather Bell and Kurt DeVine have another discussion and review of the latest push in raising awareness of counterfeit pills. We highlight “When One Pill Kills” done by NBC News and “One Pill Can Kill,” the latest campaign put forth by the DEA, both on this very important issue. To learn more about the doctors as well as keep up with current happenings follow us on twitter: @echocsct and Facebook: @theaddictionconnectionhk

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Drs Heather Bell and Kurt DeVine return to a discussion on things that don’t play well with opioids. What are the big diagnoses that patients have that can predispose them to increased morbidity/mortality when prescribed opioids? To learn more about the doctors as well as keep up with current happenings follow us on twitter: @echocsct and Facebook: @theaddictionconnectionhk

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Drs Heather Bell and Kurt DeVine have an interesting discussion on correct terminology for “elderly”.... What is the correct term? What do older adults prefer? What does the American Medical Association use? The ICD10? AARP? To learn more about the doctors as well as keep up with current happenings follow us on twitter: @echocsct and Facebook: @theaddictionconnectionhk

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Drs Heather Bell and Kurt DeVine describe several dangerous medications/substances combined with opioids… from alcohol to z-drugs to benzos and soma! And what is “the Holy Trinity”. To learn more about the doctors as well as keep up with current happenings follow us on twitter: @echocsct and Facebook: @theaddictionconnectionhk

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Description: Drs Heather Bell and Kurt DeVine update you on all things Kratom! From a fairly unknown “natural substance” found in and around Malaysia, over the last few years it has been used to help those with OUD, has been found in many overdose deaths and can be treated, like other opioids, with MOUD.  To learn more about the doctors as well as keep up with current happenings follow us on twitter: @echocsct and Facebook: @theaddictionconnectionhk

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Description: Drs Heather Bell and Kurt DeVine into a substance they had honestly never heard of, yet one that you can get over the counter- Ashwagandha! Is it the “cure all”... or just another dangerous hoax?  To learn more about the doctors as well as keep up with current happenings follow us on twitter: @echocsct and Facebook: @theaddictionconnectionhk

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Drs. Heather Bell and Kurt DeVine have a somewhat spontaneous discussion on STIGMA. Stigma definitely takes many forms but the overall common finding is that it can be extremely detrimental and isolating. To learn more about the doctors as well as keep up with current happenings follow us on twitter: @echocsct and Facebook: @theaddictionconnectionhk

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Drs. Kurt DeVine and Heather Bell discuss body stuffing and packing: what to do when patients swallow packets of substances. A topic many don’t even think about until they have to but one that is very important to be aware of. To learn more about the doctors as well as keep up with current happenings follow us on twitter: @echocsct and Facebook: @theaddictionconnectionhk

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