The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast

Become the Medetomi-Dean of Admissions Step up your hospital addiction medicine game by learning to troubleshoot methadone dose confirmations/missed doses and understanding how medetomidine’s emergency in the drug supply is impacting patients and withdrawal management. We’re joined by Dr Maggie Lowenstein ( University of Pennsylvania ) Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! By li...

Grow your management tools for opioid withdrawal in the hospital. Investigate how to decide between methadone and buprenorphine, additional medications to manage symptoms and how and when to use short-acting opioids for management of withdrawal. We’re joined by Ashish Thakrar, MD at the University of Pennsylvania.  Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! By listening to this episo...

In this high-yield episode of Curbsiders Addiction Medicine, we dive deep into a practical and compassionate approach to caring for patients using methamphetamines and/or living with methamphetamine use disorder. We explore the latest pharmacologic options, harm reduction strategies, contingency management, and innovative ideas for monitoring and supporting patients. Whether you’re in primary care...

Dive into practical, evidence-based approaches to managing pain in patients with opioid use disorder, bust common myths, and explore strategies to support patients. This episode will enhance your skills in providing holistic, patient-centered care. We’re joined by Dr. Jessica Merlin, @JessicaMerlinMD ( University of Pittsburgh ).  Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! By listeni...

Level up your treatment for people with alcohol use disorder. Learn about medication options beyond the first line, when they’re appropriate and not, and how to work with your patients to set goals that fit them. We’re joined by Dr Stephen Holt ( Yale University School of Medicine ) Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! By listening to this episode and  completing CME, this can...

Join us to hear the latest pearls and best practices on talking to patients about vaping, if e-cigarettes can be used to stop smoking cigarettes, and every other question you hadn’t thought to ask about vaping with Drs. Pam Ling ( UCSF ) and Maya Vijayaraghavan ( UCSF ).   Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! By listening to this episode and  completing CME, this can be used to...

From Recreational Use to Possible Therapeutic Interventions Learn how different hallucinogens act in the body and common dosing strategies. Appreciate the risks of use and the current state of hallucinogen research. We are joined in this episode by Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu ( Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research )  We are thrilled to produce Season 3 with support and partn...

Maximize your treatment of alcohol-associated liver disease. Learn how to evaluate liver disease in patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD), choose AUD medications that are safe and effective, and identify patients who may be eligible for early liver transplantation. We’re joined by Dr. Lamia Haque, @lykhaque ( Yale School of Medicine ). We are thrilled to produce Season 3 with support and partne...

Spark your learning! We cover clinical pearls from graduating addiction medicine fellows by covering ACAAM’s annual lighting round presentation.  Learn about tianeptine, buprenorphine starts in patients with acute hepatitis, vaccinations for persons who inject drugs, and more!  We are thrilled to produce Season 3 with support and partnership from The American College of Academic Addiction Medicine...

Expand your practice to include wound care for xylazine-related wounds and learn how to talk to your patients about harm reduction for xylazine. We are joined by Dr. Raagini Jawa ( @Raaginizzle , UPMC ) and Tehya Johnson, NP ( @TehyaRJohnson , Boston Health Care for the Homeles s).  We are thrilled to produce Season 3 with support and partnership from The American College of Academic Addiction Med...

OTP yea you know me Make methadone a part of your practice. Learn how the methadone system in the US works and how you can play an active role in improving care for people with opioid use disorder treated with methadone. We’re joined by Dr. Ruth Potee @DrRuthPotee ( website ) and Dr. David Frank @highway_dave     We are thrilled to produce Season 3 with support and partnership from The American Co...

Keep saving lives by prescribing methadone and buprenorphine. Learn how initiations of each have changed in the era of high-potency synthetic opioids (HPSOs) like fentanyl and how to continue to provide person-centered care to people with opioid use disorder. We’re joined by Dr Melissa Weimer, @DrMelissaWeimer ( Yale University ). This episode is in honor of National Addiction Treatment Week (trea...

Prevent opioid overdoses in your community! We discuss opioid overdose prevention and treatment so you can counsel patients who use substances on ways to decrease their risk of overdose. We discuss optimal ways to respond to hospital overdoses, ideal doses of naloxone, and how to monitor a patient experiencing an overdose clinically.  We’re joined by Dr. Alex Walley, MD MsC @AlexanderWalley ( Bost...

Accelerate your knowledge on low-dose buprenorphine starts for individuals with opioid use disorder. We cover the physiology of how low-dose starts work, different 4-7 day protocols, and how to troubleshoot challenges patients may face.  We’re joined by Dr. Eleasa Sokolski, MD ( Oregon Health and Sciences University ) and Amelia Goff, MSN, FNP ( Oregon Health and Sciences University ). Claim free...

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 ) Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! By listening to this episo...

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.   Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! By listening to...

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 ! Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.o...

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 Cente r). Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vc...

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 ) Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! By listening to this episode and  completin...

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 phenobarbita...

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 ).   Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! By listening to this e...

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 ) Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org !

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). Segments Intro, disclaimer: 0:00 Guest bio: 3:00 Case from Kashlak: 5:28 Opioid Use...

Put on your Primary Care Cat-Hat 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 subm...

Tackle smoking cessation by offering your patients evidence-based treatment options. We discuss pharmacotherapy, mindfulness, and practical tips on how to manage short-acting nicotine replacement therapy to help your patient stop smoking. We are joined by Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos from Hopkins ( @Panagis21 ).