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The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast
The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast
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Frequency: 1 episode/32d. Total Eps: 36
Step up your knowledge on caring for patients with substance use disorders (SUD)! This show features addiction medicine experts who are dedicated to bringing you practice changing knowledge about substance use, and substance use disorders. We use expert interviews to demystify common addiction medicine topics, reduce stigma, and inspire listeners to be fierce advocates for all individuals who use substances.
This mini-series is hosted by Doctors Carolyn Chan, Shawn Cohen, Kenny Morford, Natalie Stahl, and friends, where they discuss how to diagnose, assess, and treat a wide-range of substance use disorders.
By listening to these episodes & completing CME through VCU, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use disorders education.
We are thrilled to produce season 2 and 3 with support and partnership from The American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (ACAAM) (https://www.acaam.org/board-review-self-study?utm_source=podcast-partner&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=curbsiders)
Contact the team at CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com (mailto:CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com) . Follow us on twitter @CurbsidersSUDs (https://twitter.com/CurbsidersSUDs) , show notes available at https://thecurbsiders.com/addiction .
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S2 Ep20: #31 Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder 2.0 with Dr Stephen Holt
Season 2 · Episode 20
lundi 24 mars 2025 • Duration 01:01:49
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)
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Sponsor: Pretty Litter
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Credits
- Written, produced, show notes, cover art and infographics by: Shawn Cohen MD
- Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD. MHS, Shawn Cohen MD, and Paul Williams MD
- Reviewer: Kento Sonoda MD
- Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS
- Technical Production: PodPaste
- Guest: Stephen Holt MD
Sponsor: Pretty Litter
Go to Prettylitter.com/curb to save twenty percent on your first order and get a free cat toy.
Sponsor: Quince
Go to Quince.com/curb for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order.
Sponsor: American College of Physicians Inc
Internal Medicine Board Review Courses and offered in the Greater Chicago area May 13-17 and, new for 2025, Philadelphia, July 14-18. • Enter code COURSECS25 toSave $75 dollars when registering for the Philadelphia course by 6/1. Registration is open now at acponline.org
Sponsor: Ezresus
Listeners of the Curbsiders get access to a 2-month free trial, letting them use 100% of the features of the app. Go to .ezresus.com/curbsiders and use promo code Curbsiders
S2 Ep19: #30 Blazing Hot Takes: The Latest in Vaping With Drs. Ling and Vijayaraghavan
Season 2 · Episode 19
jeudi 22 août 2024 • Duration 01:06:45
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).
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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.
We are thrilled to produce Season 3 with support and partnership from The American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (ACAAM)!
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Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!
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.
We are thrilled to produce Season 3 with support and partnership from The American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (ACAAM)!
Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | iTunes | CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com | Free CME!
Credits
- Producer/Writer: Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD
- Show Notes: Zina Huxley-Reicher, MD; Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD
- CME: Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD
- Infographic and Cover Art: Zina Huxley-Reicher, MD
- Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS and Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD
- Reviewer: Kento Sonoda, MD
- Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS
- Technical Production: PodPaste
- Guests:. Pam Ling, MD; Maya Vijayaraghavan, MD
Show Segments
- 00:11 Intro, disclaimer
- 02:22 Guest bios
- 04:28 Guest one-liners
- 10:28 Case from Kashlak
- 11:55 Vape info and definitions
- 14:32 How to discuss vaping with patients
- 17:53 FDA authority over vapes
- 20:37 Development of nicotine (via vaping) use disorder
- 23:29 Questions to ask about use disorder
- 30:53 E-cigarettes for tobacco cessation
- 35:39 Exploring ways to quit smoking (+/- vapes)
- 39:53 Screening for vaping use disorder; research measures
- 43:10 Resources for e-cigarette cessation
- 45:33 Medication approaches
- 48:25 Behavioral supports for e-cigarette cessation
- 1:00:31 Take Home Points
- 1:05:08 Outro
S2 Ep10: #21 Racism and Inequities in Addiction Medicine with Dr. Myra Mathis
Season 2 · Episode 10
jeudi 7 septembre 2023 • Duration 46:08
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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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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- Producer, Writer, Show notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Katherine Mullins, MD
- Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS and Katherine Mullins, MD
- Reviewer: Kento Sonoda, MD
- Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS
- Technical Production: PodPaste
- Guest: Myra Mathis, MD
Show Segments
- Intro 0:00
- Disclaimer 2:00
- Guest bio 3:30
- Episode Pearls 4:36
- Guest One-Liner and Intro 5:15
- Definitions (race and racism) 7:13
- The War on Drugs 9:09
- AntiDrug Abuse Act of 1986 11:47
- Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 14:10
- Policy in the Fentanyl Era 15:15
- Mass Incarceration + Downstream Effects 17:30
- Media Portrayals 19:24
- Current Treatment Landscape 23:29
- Disparities in Overdose Deaths 25:50
- The Parallel System of White Supremacy 26:41
- The Clinician’s Role: Advocacy on the Policy Level 27:40
- The Clinician’s Role: Advocacy on the Clinic Level 29:22
- Harm reduction 30:25 - 32:44
S2 Ep9: #20 Extending Knowledge of LAI Buprenorphine with Dr. Ken Lee
Season 2 · Episode 9
jeudi 31 août 2023 • Duration 50:21
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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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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Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!
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.
Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | iTunes | CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com | Free CME!
Credits
- Show Notes, Cover Art, Infographics, Producer: Zina Huxley-Reicher, MD
- Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS and Zina Huxley-Reicher, MD
- Reviewer: Payel Jhoom Roy, MD
- Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS
- Technical Production: PodPaste
- Guest: Dr. Ken Lee
Show Segments
- Intro, disclaimer, guest bio - 1:58
- Guest one-liner - 4:15
- Case from Kashlak; Definitions - 5:27
- Injectable MOUD - 6:14
- Plasma levels of buprenorphine - 7:14
- Relative contraindications to LAI buprenorphine- 8:51
- Tips for Patient Counseling - 12:28
- Starting LAI buprenorphine - 16:01
- Side effects of LAI bup - 25:45
- Administering LAI bup - 29:06
- Dosing Interval - 31:53
- Other LAI considerations - 42:19
- Take home points - 47:24
- Outro - 49:18
S2 Ep8: #19 Return to Use Prevention Counseling with Dr. Eve Lasswell, PsyD
Season 2 · Episode 8
jeudi 24 août 2023 • Duration 54:39
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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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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Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!
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.
Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | iTunes | CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com | Free CME!
Credits
- Producer: Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD
- Show Notes, Infographics, Cover Art: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS
- Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS and Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD
- Reviewer: Kento Sonoda, MD
- Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS
- Technical Production: PodPaste
- Guest: Dr. Eve Lasswell, PsyD
Show Segments
- Intro, disclaimer, guest bio 00:00
- Guest one-liner 5:30
- Case from Kashlak 8:25
- Preparing for a visit 9:22
- Pre - Planning At Risk Scenarios 17:25
- Marlatt’s Framework 18:50
- People, places, and things 22:55
- Pearls and Pitfalls 27:30
- Virtual Visits 31:50
- Time Limited Visits 35:20
- Mutual Support Groups 38:35
- Sustained Remission 45:50
- Substance Specific Tips 47:15
- Take Home Points 49:20
- Outro 53:30
S2 Ep7: #18 Urine Drug Testing with Dr. Timothy Wiegand
Season 2 · Episode 7
jeudi 17 août 2023 • Duration 01:02:37
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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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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Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!
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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Credits
- Producer: Natalie Stahl, MD, MPH
- Show Notes, Cover Art, Infographic: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS
- Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS, and Natalie Stahl MD, MPH
- Reviewer: Kento Sonoda, MD
- Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS
- Technical Production: PodPaste
- Guest: Dr. Timothy Wiegand
- Intro, disclaimer, guest bio 00:00
- Guest one-liner: 05:17
- Case from Kashlak: 09:42
- Types of Urine Drug Testing (UDT): 10:37
- Detection Window 22:07
- Interpreting Opiates and Opioids UDT 25:26
- Resources to Interpret UDT 39:20
- False Positives 43:29
- Discussing Results with a Patient 45:52
- Interpreting UDT - Buprenorphine 48:47
- Specimen Validity Testing 50:22
- Saliva Testing 54:56
- Outro 1:01:28
S2 Ep6: #17 Caring for People with Criminal Legal Involvement and SUDs with Dr. Lisa Puglisi
Season 2 · Episode 6
jeudi 10 août 2023 • Duration 01:04:54
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)
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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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Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!
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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Credits
- Producer, writer, show notes, infographic, cover art: Shawn Cohen MD
- Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD and Shawn Cohen MD
- Reviewer: Sarah Leyde MD
- Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD
- Technical Production: Podpaste
- Guest: Lisa Puglisi MD
Show Segments
- Intro, disclaimer, guest bio 0-3:50
- Learning points 3:50-4:40
- Case from Kashlak 4:40-5:51
- Mass incarceration as context 5:51-7:45
- Taking a criminal legal history 7:45-16:27
- Addressing law enforcement in the hospital 16:27-18:00
- Health risks of incarceration 18:00-24:39
- Opioid Use Disorder and the criminal legal system 24:39-36:00
- Documentation 36:00-39:53
- Parole, probation, and advocacy 39:53-43:10
- Transitioning home 43:10-46:42
- Addressing law enforcement in the hospital part 2 46:42-49:45
- MOUD when leaving the hospital 49:45-57:28
- Take homes 57:28-59:05
- Plugs 59:05-1:01:15
- Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week* 1:01:15-1:03:43
- Outro 1:03:43-1:04:54
S2 Ep5: #16 Distilling Inpatient Alcohol Withdrawal with Dr. Shawn Cohen
Season 2 · Episode 5
jeudi 3 août 2023 • Duration 57:09
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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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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Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!
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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Credits
- Producer, writer, show notes, cover art, and infographic: Zina Huxley-Reicher, MD
- Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD and Zina Huxley-Reicher, MD
- Reviewer: Payel Jhoom Roy, MD, MSc
- Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD
- Technical Production: Podpaste
- Guest: Dr. Shawn Cohen
Show Segments
- Intro 0:00
- Guest bio - 3:17
- Case 1- 5:20
- Alcohol withdrawal pathophysiology - 6:10
- Kindling effect - 9:05
- Diagnosing alcohol withdrawal and clinical withdrawal scales - 10:12
- Severe alcohol withdrawal definition - 15:26
- Triaging a patient - 16:50
- Medication management for alcohol withdrawal syndrome- 19:37
- Decisions between benzodiazepines and phenobarbital and formulation - 23:47
- Choices of benzodiazepines in hepatic impairment - 26:30
- Symptom triggered vs. fixed protocol - 28:10
- Benzodiazepine resistant alcohol withdrawal - 33:33
- Timeline of alcohol withdrawal syndrome symptoms - 42:38
- ICU management of alcohol withdrawal - 46:27
- Discharge planning and management of alcohol use disorder - 48:50
- Take home points - 51:45
- Lightning round- 53:43
- Outro - 56:01
S2 Ep4: #15 Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain with Dr. Will Becker
Season 2 · Episode 4
jeudi 27 juillet 2023 • Duration 51:09
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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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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Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!
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.
Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | iTunes | CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com | Free CME!
Show Segments
- Disclaimer 0:52
- Intro, guest bio 1:18
- Case from Kashlak; Definitions 4:22
- Assessing chronic pain and long-term opioid use 5:22
- Treatment options when patients are not benefitting from opioids 11:55
- Buprenorphine for chronic pain 14:28
- Assessing OUD in patients on long-term opioid therapy 15:54
- Buprenorphine mechanism of action 19:17
- When to consider buprenorphine for chronic pain 21:12
- Buprenorphine formulations 24:25
- Switching from full agonist opioids to buprenorphine 29:02
- Adding full agonists to buprenorphine 39:30
- Take Home Points 46:07
- Plug 47:38
- Lightning round 48:32
- Outro 50:20
Credits
- Show Notes, Writer, Producer, Cover Art, Infographics: Kenneth Morford, MD
- Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD and Kenneth Morford, MD
- Reviewer: Payel Jhoom Roy, MD, MSc
- Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD
- Technical Production: Podpaste
- Guest: Dr. William Becker
S2 Ep3: #14 Getting to the Heart of Injection Drug Use Associated Infectious Endocarditis with Dr. Ayesha Appa
Season 2 · Episode 3
jeudi 20 juillet 2023 • Duration 58:09
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)
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