The Addiction Files: An Addiction Medicine Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Ayahausca, Mescaline and Ibogaine “Buttons and Brews” Apr 04, 2022

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In an depth discussion on the history, neurobiology and hidden dangers of Ayahausca, Mescaline and Ibogaine. Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.

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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

Substance Use in the Workplace Mar 21, 2022

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In this episode we interview occupational medicine and addiction medicine board certified Melissa Cheng, MD. It is a fascinating look at substance use in the workplace- identifying the data on the 9.5% of U.S. full time (12% part time) employed people with a substance use disorder and where they are working. How the pandemic has changed substance use in the explosive ways and what employers and medical systems can do better to provide a safer and de-stigmatized work culture.

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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

”When Things Fall Apart” Coping With Difficult Patients Mar 07, 2022

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"When all the wheels fall off the bus" as Dr. Cook says, what do you do with angry, disruptive and noncompliant patients? In this episode we review three interesting cases with published solutions on how we can respond while maintaining the doctor patient therapeutic relationship while preserving staff morale. Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD.

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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

Phenibut or Fenibut by any other name it is just another addictive drug Feb 21, 2022

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With addictive like properties similar to anxiolytics, Phenibut, is increasing in is popularity with dire consequences. In this episode we discuss the history, pharmacology, dependence and withdrawal syndrome associated with this emerging drug of abuse. Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD.

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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

Microdosing Buprenorphine Feb 07, 2022

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Microdosing, ultrarapid induction, Bernese Method. What is it, when do you use it and how does this method provide an alternative for starting buprenorphine without a traditional withdrawal period? Tune in for a refresher on buprenorphine induction and how to microdose. Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.

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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

What Physicians Need to Know About Human Trafficking and Addiction Jan 24, 2022

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”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 learn what human trafficking is, how addiction is used to control and cope with the trauma, signs that a patient is being trafficked and what health care workers can do when they suspect a patient is being trafficked. Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD.

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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

Integrative Therapies for Substance Use Disorders Part2 Jan 10, 2022

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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.

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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

5 Things You Need to Know About 5 Drugs Dec 27, 2021

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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.

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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

Outpatient Management of Alcohol Withdrawal ”To Admit or Not to Admit” Dec 13, 2021

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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 Cook, MD.

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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

”Blowing Smoke” Everything You Need to Know About Vape Nov 30, 2021

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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.

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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.