The Addiction Files Podcast

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. 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.

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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" 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. www.niaaa.nih.gov https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/link-To-Us.aspx 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.

Review of ASAM's Clinical Treatment Guidelines for Stimulants

In this episode we review ASAM's newly released stimulant guidelines. The ASAM Clinical Treatment Guidelines " focus on the identification, diagnosis, treatment, and promotion of recovery for patients with Stimulant use disorders, stimulant intoxication, and stimulant withdrawal. It also includes recommendations related to screening for risky stimulant use and secondary and tertiary prevention of Stimulant use disorder. This includes treatment of acute intoxication, withdrawal and medical consequences of use." Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Donnelly Cook, MD. https://www.asam.org/quality-care/clinical-guidelines/stimulant-use-disorders 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

Anxiety and Substance Use Disorders

We are excited to launch the first in our series on cooccurring mental health disorders and substance use disorders. Dr. Mason Turner joins us to discuss the prevalence of anxiety disorders in the substance using population. Types of anxiety disorders seen, treatment considerations and common pitfalls to avoid when managing patients with cooccurring disorders. 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.

Inhalant Misuse

We are discussing inhalant misuse, epidemiology, diverse routes of administration, the spectrum of substances subjected to misuse, and the ensuing ramifications, spanning both acute and chronic side effects. We review a spectrum of treatment modalities, ranging from emergency interventions and withdrawal management. 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.

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