The Addiction Files: An Addiction Medicine Podcast

”End the Silence” January Riggin, founder of Soap2Hoap, a non profit organization providing resources, harm reduction and advocacy to victims of human trafficking, substance use disorders, victims of sexual exploitation joins us to share her personal story of surviving human trafficking, life on the streets, childhood abuse and trauma and overcoming addiction.   In this emotional interview we lear...

Dr. Amy De La Garza is back for a fantastic interview on integrative therapies for substance use disorders.  Dr. De La Garza discusses the use of kudzu root in alcohol use disorders, many uses of vitamin D, auricular acupuncture and mindfulness therapies.   Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.    Check us out on facebook @Theaddictionfiles or twitter @THEADDICTIONFI1 or Instagram  Th...

Tune in to our top five for 2021 on Alcohol, Opioids, Methamphetamines, Nicotine and Cannabis.  We review the basic facts, treatment pointers and pharmacology on some of the most commonly abused substances.  This is a can't miss episode hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD.   Check us out on facebook @Theaddictionfiles or twitter @THEADDICTIONFI1 or Instagram  Theaddictionfiles No exp...

This episode discusses managing alcohol withdrawal syndrome in the outpatient setting. We review  appropriate patient selection with a  targeted history and stratification tools like the PAWSS scale. We discuss when patients should be admitted for medically managed withdrawal vs treatment options and evidence-based guidelines for  outpatient management. Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Coo...

All about vape with Kyle Moore, DO.    We are back with a fantastic episode where Dr. Moore tells us about the history of vaping, regulations, side effects of vape and how to help our patients quit.   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 disc...

What dangers are lurking in your medicine cabinet?  This episode discusses abuse of just a few of our more common *over the counter medications  including dextromethorphan, loperamide, pseudoephedrine, and diphenhydramine.   We review prevalence, consequences of abuse and signs/symptoms of abuse and treatment options.    Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD.   *Medications available w...

Dr. Amy  De La Garza joins us to give an in depth discuss on lifestyle modifications, diet, and complementary therapies for sleep when treating patients with substance use disorders.   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 an...

In this episode we delve into the world of synthetic opioids, where do they come from, effects,  and overdose considerations.   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...

Join us for an in depth discussion of "Club Drugs."   We discuss history, epidemiology, abuse and treatment of LSD, Ketamine, Ectasy/Molly, Rohypnol, and GHB.     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...

Our patients who suffer from addiction disorders can have unique medical challenges.  Join us for a fascinating discussion on recognizing and treating co-occurring medical disorders, preventing disease and reducing risks of substance use.    Check us out on facebook @Theaddictionfiles or twitter @THEADDICTIONFI1 or Instagram  Theaddictionfiles No explicit language but this podcast discusses the ab...

Season 2 is here and we are back with a fantastic episode about a re-emerging and serious epidemic.    Dr. Paula Cook and Dr. Darlene Petersen discuss the history of crack/cocaine and emergence of bath salts, neurobiology of cocaine and treatment options and more.   Check us out on facebook @Theaddictionfiles or twitter @THEADDICTIONFI1 or Instagram  Theaddictionfiles No explicit language but this...

 Join us as Dr. Paula Cook and Dr. Darlene Petersen interview Dr. Marcela Smid on management of substance use disorders during pregnancy.   We dispel many of the common myths surrounding treatment of SUD (Substance Use Disorder) during pregnancy, review the current evidence informed treatments of SUD during pregnancy and pospartum care of women with SUD.   Check us out on facebook @Theaddictionfil...

Meet your patients where they are but don't leave them there.  Time to start the conversation on how do we apply harm reduction strategies in addiction medicine.  This episode discusses syringe exchange programs, naloxone, safe injection sites and more.   Check us out on facebook @Theaddictionfiles or twitter @THEADDICTIONFI1 or Instagram  Theaddictionfiles No explicit language but this podcast di...

"Nicotine" No smoke screens here, just the facts. Why we need to help our patients with addiction quit smoking and best practices on how to quit hosted by Dr. Darlene Petersen and Dr. Paula Cook. 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 a...

Naltrexone and Bupropion for Meth Use Disorder journal article review. Join us as we discuss "Bupropion and Naltrexone in Methamphetamine Use Disorder"  by Madhukar H. Trivedi, M.D. et al from the January 2021 NEJM.   Hosted by Dr. Paula Cook and Dr. Darlene Petersen.    No explicit language, but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate f...

Dr. Elizabeth Howell returns for another insightful discussion on recognizing cannabis withdrawal, cannabis use disorder, and treatment options.   Hosted by Dr. Paula Cook and Dr. Darlene Petersen.    No explicit language, but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.   

Dr. Elizabeth Howell, Addiction Psychiatrist, from the University of Utah.  Joins us to discuss the phytobiology of cannabis, epidemiology of cannabis use, effects of cannabis in the brain, benefits and risks of use.   Part 1 of 2 episodes on Cannabis.   No explicit language, but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners....

This is first in our series of journal article reviews on addiction topics.   We discuss the results of this large Cochrane review by Kelly et al. "Alcoholics Anonymous and 12-Step Facilitation Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder: A Distillation of a 2020 Cochrane Review for Clinicians and Policy Makers" Learn the history of Alcoholics Anonymous, basic principles and the science supporting use of ...

Dr. Paula Cook and Dr. Darlene Petersen discuss use and abuse of Kratom.  Tune in for a fascinating discussion about it's origin, effects, and regulations.     No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners. 

Recognize and treat benzodiazepine dependence and withdrawal.   Tune in to learn the mechanism of action, withdrawal symptoms and treatment options.    No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.       

"We Need to Talk About Meth" Diagnosis and Treatment of Methamphetamine Use Disorder by Dr. Paula Cook and Dr. Darlene Petersen. Recognize it, address it and treatment options for emergency and outpatient settings.  No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.   

"To Taper or Not To Taper" Tapering Buprenorphine/Naloxone by Dr. Darlene Petersen and Dr. Paula Cook.   Tune in for a great discussion on when, how and if you should taper a patient off their maintenance dose of buprenorphine/naloxone.   No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.   

"Monitoring Opioid Use Disorder" by Dr. Paula Cook and Dr. Darlene Petersen.   Maintenance, preventing diversion, and coping with difficult behaviors.  Best practices and clinical pearls. No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.   

"Buprenorphine/Naloxone Induction" by Dr. Paula Cook and Dr. Darlene Petersen.   A primer on outpatient and inpatient induction onto buprenorphine/naloxone.     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 Other Pandemic" by Dr. Paula Cook and  Dr. Darlene Petersen.   First in our four part series. Opioid Use disorder, how to diagnosis it, how to talk to your patients about it, how you do you begin an initial outpatient intake for Opioid Use Disorder.  No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners....