Gain insight into how racialized US drug policies, the War on Drugs, and media portrayals of substance use impact our patients in ongoing ways. Learn how you can take action and intentionally promote equity as a clinician! We’re joined by Dr Myra Mathis, @DrMyraMathis (University of Rochester Medical Center)

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Learn about long-acting injectable (LAI) buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder with Dr. Ken Lee, an addiction medicine provider in Canada. We go over the basics of using LAI buprenorphine, tips and tricks for troubleshooting with patients as well as newer protocols that Dr. Lee and his colleagues use.  

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Jumpstart your knowledge on how to counsel patients in primary care to help decrease their risk of returning to substance use! Learn how to help patients identify triggers, develop plans on how to navigate high-risk situations & so much more! We are joined by psychologist Dr. Eve Lasswell PsyD at the University of California San Diego!

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Interpret urine drug tests (UDT) like a toxicologist! Learn how to approach interpreting positive opiates, opioids, and benzodiazepines in UDT. We discuss the nuances of interpreting UDT, false positives,  and how to counsel a patient prior to ordering the test. We’re joined by Dr. Timothy Weigand @TwToxMD (University of Rochester Medical Center).

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Learn to take a trauma-informed criminal legal history, tailor your MOUD prescribing to meet the needs of patients impacted by the criminal legal system, and advocate for high-quality care in the carceral system and the community. We’re joined by Dr. Lisa Puglisi, @pugleesa (Yale University)

By listening to this episode and  completing CME, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use disorders education.

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Distill the management of inpatient alcohol withdrawal down to its core with Dr. Shawn Cohen (@ShawnCohen_MD, Yale University). This episode is full of practical pearls, and we discuss the ins and outs of managing alcohol withdrawal in the hospital setting.  Learn how to triage patients in the hospital, which benzodiazepines to select, the pathophysiology of alcohol withdrawal, and phenobarbital for the management of alcohol withdrawal. 

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Crush chronic pain with buprenorphine. Learn how to assess chronic pain and opioid use disorder (OUD) in patients on long-term opioid therapy, when to consider buprenorphine, and how to make the switch. We’re joined by addiction medicine and pain management expert, Dr. William Becker (Yale School of Medicine).  

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Bring some heart to the care of people with IDU-IE. Learn how to provide person-centered care addressing both the acute infection and SUD and when/how to advocate for surgical treatment. We’re joined by Dr. Ayesha Appa @AyeshaAppaMD, (UCSF)

Manage opioid use disorder in pregnancy. Learn how to counsel patients about the importance of medication and medication options, how to think about neonatal abstinence syndrome and recommendations for the postpartum period. We are joined by Dr. Mishka Terplan, on Twitter @do_less_harm (Friends Research Institute).

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Writer, Producer, Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Kat Mullins, MD

Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS and Kat Mullins, MD

Reviewer: Kento Sonoda, MD

Showrunner and CME: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS

Technical Production: Podpaste

Guest: Mishka Terplan, MD

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We are thrilled to be back to kick off season 2! Carolyn Chan, MD (@CarolynAChan) soon to be at the University of Cincinnati, Shawn Cohen MD (@ShawnCohen_MD) at Yale University, Kenneth Morford MD at Yale University, and Natalie Stahl MD (@NanouTheNomad) at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center are back and on this episode, they answer burning questions submitted by listeners. We cover topics such as targeted naltrexone, increasing buprenorphine doses, treating kratom dependence, and so much more! 

By listening to this episode and  completing CME, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use disorders education.

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