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Addiction Medicine Made Easy | Fighting back against addiction

Casey Grover, MD, FACEP, FASAM
Addiction
Addiction Medicine
Mental Health
Kratom
Fentanyl
Addiction Treatment
Substance Use Disorder
Cannabis
Stigma
Trauma
Alcohol Use Disorder
PTSD
Methamphetamine
Recovery
Emergency Medicine
Opioid Use Disorder
Depression
Buprenorphine
Family Dynamics
Naloxone

Addiction is killing us. Over 100,000 Americans died of drug overdose in the last year, and over 100,000 Americans died from alcohol use in the last year. We need to include addiction medicine as a part of everyone's practice! We take topics in addiction medicine and break them down into digestible nuggets and clinical pearls that you can use at the bedside. We are trying to create an army of heal... more

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Trauma-informed care is often explained with jargon, but we think it lands best as a promise: we will help you feel safe. Dr Casey Grover sits down with psychologist Dr Angela Chanter, Chief Clinical Officer at Sierra Health and Wellness, to translat... more

A prescription is supposed to help you get your life back. What happens when it quietly takes it away instead? I sit down with Stephanie Starr, a program manager and graduate student, whose search for mental health support after a traumatic birth tur... more

Psychiatric meds can feel like a maze when someone is trying to get sober and also sleep, focus, and stop panic spirals all in the same week. We made this updated, practical overview to simplify psychopharmacology for addiction treatment and recovery... more

Kratom is being sold like a simple plant, but the way it’s packaged, concentrated, and marketed in 2026 can turn it into something much closer to an opioid problem hiding in plain sight. We’re taking you through a practical, clinician-friendly update... more

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Recent Guests

Colleen Clifford
Former commercial fisherwoman, health coach, lived experience with binge drinking
Independent health coach
Episode: I Don't Have a Drinking Problem. I Drink, I Get Drunk. No Problem.
Mike Collins
The Sugar Free Man, sugar addiction coach and author
Sugar Addiction coaching platform (sugaraddiction.com / sugardetox.com)
Episode: Sugar: When The Kitchen Cabinet Is Your Drug Dealer
Mark Ehrenkranz
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist; former film industry professional; activist and educator for peer recovery services
Go-Humans / Peer Recovery Centers
Episode: I Get By (And Sober) With A Little Help From My Peers
Dr. Gary Sprouse
Primary care physician known as the Less Stress Doc
The Less Stress Doc / private practice
Episode: A New Way to Think About Addiction: The Stress Reducer Loop
Dr. Rizzo
Addiction medicine and emergency medicine physician on the East Coast
Unnamed hospital/clinic on East Coast
Episode: Goodbye Benzos, My Old Friend: Benzodiazepine Tapering Done Right
Rachel Docekal
CEO of Hanley Foundation, a residential addiction treatment center in Florida
Hanley Foundation
Episode: What Happens in Residential Treatment: Inside The Place Rock Bottom Leads To
Jeff Jones
Therapist focused on supporting families facing addiction
Family Recovery Solution
Episode: Why Pushing A Loved One Harder to Get Sober Doesn't Help
Nazanin Naz Amadieh
Board-certified OB-GYN and Addiction Medicine physician
Kaiser, Northern California (Central Coast practice)
Episode: An OB Addiction Specialist Explains Why Marijuana Is Not Benign In Pregnancy
Andrew Rizzo
Physician who discussed cannabis-related effects previously and now discusses BIND
Episode: BIND: Benzodiazepine Induced Neurological Dysfunction

Host

Dr. Casey Grover
Host of Addiction Medicine Made Easy, with a focus on recovery, medicine and compassionate care

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • Excellent listen

    Thank you Dr Grover for making this podcast. I love hearing your perspective and the knowledge drops helped me pass addiction med boards.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LemonsAndTennis
    United States25 days ago
  • A Recovery Warrior

    I’m a huge fan! Dr. Casey Grover’s Addiction Medicine Made Easy is, in my opinion, one of the most important and intellectually fearless addiction and recovery podcasts on the internet today. While many recovery programs stay confined to repetitive talking points and conventional narratives, Dr. Grover consistently curates guests who are true innovators and forerunners in the field of addiction science, neuroscience, recovery, and human behavior.

    What makes this podcast exceptional is its willi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Go Humans!
    United States2 months ago
  • A must listen podcast!

    Consistently informative content presented in an easily digestible form.

    Dr Grover is not only knowledgeable but overflows with compassion for educating and treating those experiencing substance use disorder.

    Thank you for all you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    April C-NP
    United States2 months ago
  • Great content!

    Thanks for providing interesting content that is easy for everyone to understand! Thank you and all who work in the field of addiction/mental health.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pure Potential
    United States2 months ago
  • Amazing

    This podcast is relatable and inspiring. Dr Grover keeps the conversation so raw and real. It’s my favorite podcast to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anaa is Bananaas
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners describe the show as relatable, honest, and practical, delivering real-world clinical pearls.
Many appreciate the accessible, non- preachy style and the mix of science with compassionate care.
Audience notes the content is evidence-based, accessible, and profoundly human in approach to addiction care.

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I Don't Have a Drinking Problem. I Drink, I Get Drunk. No Problem.
Q: What role does lived experience play in treating addiction?
Lived experience provides a unique empathic connection and practical understanding that clinicians alone cannot offer, enabling more meaningful engagement and support for clients on their recovery journeys.
I Don't Have a Drinking Problem. I Drink, I Get Drunk. No Problem.
Q: How do cravings impact recovery, and what strategies were discussed to manage them?
Cravings are a common saboteur that can surface even after long periods of sobriety; they can be managed by observing them, reframing the situation, and choosing non-alcoholic alternatives or activities to ride them out.
I Don't Have a Drinking Problem. I Drink, I Get Drunk. No Problem.
Q: What defines binge drinking, and how does it relate to an alcohol use disorder?
Binge drinking is defined as four or more drinks for a woman or five or more for a man in a single setting, but individuals vary in how their bodies respond; meeting two or more DSM-5 criteria can indicate an alcohol use disorder, even if drinking is not daily.
I Get By (And Sober) With A Little Help From My Peers
Q: How did you decide to become a peer recovery specialist?
He describes drawing on his own history with substances, his recovery journey, and mentorship from others; the role evolved from recognizing the power of sharing lived experience to advocating for formalized peer support within hospital systems.
What Happens in Residential Treatment: Inside The Place Rock Bottom Leads To
Q: What makes a residential program high quality or trustworthy?
Trustworthy programs use measurement-based care, trauma-informed approaches, spiritual elements, cohort-specific groups, strong family involvement, and clear discharge planning with aftercare options, rather than relying solely on a cookie-cutter approach.

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A practical, clinician-focused show that breaks down addiction medicine into digestible nuggets and bedside pearls. Episodes span topics from cannabis in pregnancy and benzodiazepine-induced dysfunction to innovative treatments (buprenorphine induction, neurostimulation devices), sleep in recovery, trauma-informed care, and nontraditional therapies like hypnosis and mindfulness. The tone is evidence-based, pragmatic, and patient-centered, with a strong emphasis on reducing stigma, improving real-world care, and translating research into actionable steps for healthcare providers across emergency, primary, and specialty settings.

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1. Colleen Clifford
2. Mike Collins
3. Mark Ehrenkranz
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5. Dr. Rizzo
6. Rachel Docekal
7. Jeff Jones
8. Nazanin Naz Amadieh

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