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

  • Hot Topics in Addiction Medicine for 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.  

    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
  • ”How to Unglue from Your Phone” Gaming, Gambling and Internet Addiction

    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

    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
  • PREP/PEP

    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/
     

    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.

    42 min
  • AA common myths dispelled

    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. 

    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.

     

    42 min
  • Gabapentin the Great Disguise

    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. 

    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.

     

    31 min
  • Bupe and Benzos: What is a doctor to do?

    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. 

    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.

    32 min
  • Addiction Update #3 “Weed Fever: Effects of Cannabis on IQ and Youth”

    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

    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.

    28 min
  • Food...” The Most Addictive Substance in Your Home?”

    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. 

    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.

    54 min
  • The Methamphetamine/Fentanyl Epidemic

    SEASON 3 IS HERE! Javier Ballester, MD board certified addiction psychiatrist, president of Utah chapter of ASAM, joins us to discuss this most dangerous epidemic.  Dr. Ballester gives us a primer on the neurobiology of methamphetamine, discussion on the devasting effects of this disturbing trend of methamphetamine laced with fentanyl. Treatment of methamphetamine psychosis, harm reduction strategies for methamphetamine/fentanyl use.  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.

    59 min
  • Identifying Alcohol Use Disorders ”Hey Doc Your Patient Might Be Drinking Too Much”

     Identifying Alcohol Use Disorders by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.  Identify risky drinking, components of the AUDIT-C, CRAFFT and AUDIT and how these tie into DSM-V diagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder. 

    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.

    30 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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