The Addiction Files:  An Addiction Medicine Podcast

The Addiction Files: An Addiction Medicine Podcast

By Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MDMedicineHealth & FitnessMental HealthEducation
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The Addiction Files: An Addiction Medicine Podcast episodes

  • Methadone Policy Updates: Get with the (OT) Program

    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 [email protected]

    No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

     

    49 min
  • Prescription Stimulant Misuse ”Friends Don’t Share with Friends”

    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 [email protected]

    No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

    35 min
  • Binge Drinking in College and Adolescent Students

    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 [email protected]

    No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

    27 min
  • DBT for Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders

    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 [email protected]

    No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

    32 min
  • ”Cannabis Confessions”

    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.

    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.

    40 min
  • Addiction Updates ”Adolescents and Elderly with OUD”

    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.

     

    50 min
  • Neurobiology of Addiction

    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.

    1 hr 14 min
  • Xylazine ”Tranq Dope”

     Xylazine what is it, where is it and what is a Physician to do? In this episode we discuss this emerging epidemic, trends, treatment considerations and precautions. 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.

    33 min
  • Psylocibin

    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. 

    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.

    27 min
  • Sex Addiction ”A Syndrome What it is and What it is Not”

    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/

     

    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.

    45 min

About The Addiction Files: An Addiction Medicine Podcast

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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.

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