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The Addiction Files: An Addiction Medicine Podcast

Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD
Addiction Treatment
Substance Use Disorder
Substance Use Disorders
Addiction Medicine
Trauma
Buprenorphine
Harm Reduction
Mental Health
Alcohol Use Disorders
Inhalant Abuse
Fentanyl
ADHD
Delta-8-Thc
Anxiety Disorders
Crack Cocaine
Epidemiology
Incarceration
Substance Misuse
Grief
Opioid Settlement Funds

Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Donnelly Cook, MD are board certified addiction medicine and family medicine physicians providing evidence based education, clinical pearls and resources to physicians, residents and students while striving to destigmatize the treatment of addiction in our medical culture and save lives. Tune in to learn about the latest treatments for all things addiction. Join us a... more

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In this episode of The Addiction Files, we break down a March 2025 Journal of Medicina study "Novel Insights into Addiction Management: A Meta-Analysis on Intervention for Relapse Prevention" on relapse prevention and translate the evidence into clin... more

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This episode of The Addiction Files breaks down kratom’s pharmacology with a focus on 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a potent opioid-active compound driving many of its effects. It highlights the growing risks of high-potency products, including depend... more

As fentanyl reshapes opioid use disorder treatment, long-standing buprenorphine induction practices are being challenged. In this episode, we examine emerging evidence supporting rapid, same-day initiation of long-acting injectable buprenorphine, alo... more

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Back by popular demand, Dr. Mason Turner will be presenting an insightful episode on the fundamentals of personality disorders, their prevalence in substance use disorders, and the available treatment options. We invite you to join us for this captiv... more

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Mason Turner
Senior Medical Director for the Behavioral Clinical Program at Intermountain Health
Intermountain Health
Episode: Understanding Personality Disorders and Substance Use
Christine Minhee
JD, founder of OpioidSettlementTracker.com
Opioid Settlement Tracker
Episode: Opioid Settlement Funds "Are we on the Right Track?"
Brett Heselpoth
Care manager and RN case manager at Moab Regional Recovery Center, person in long-term recovery with 14 years sobriety
Moab Regional Recovery Center
Episode: Patient Engagement
Dr. Spencer Hansen
Addiction psychiatrist from Intermountain
Intermountain
Episode: Therapeutic Tools Essential in Addiction Medicine
Ray Sweet
A mental health advocate and overseer of Utah's youth suicide prevention programs
Utah Department of Health and Human Services
Episode: Suicide Prevention
Lanette Denton
Peer support specialist
USARA
Episode: Addiction Treatment in Correctional Settings
Anna Lembke
Professor and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: Dr. Anna Lembke and "Dopamine Nation"
Dr. Steve Sugden
A board certified psychiatrist and Colonel in the US Army Reserves
University of Utah School of Medicine
Episode: Strengthening Neuroplasticity in Substance Use Recovery
George Koob
Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Episode: The State of Alcohol Use Disorders in the US with Dr. George Koob and the NIAAA

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • ...worked in addiction for years. This was one of the most accurate lectures I've heard! Thank u for educating others about this life saving medication!

    Audible
    5
    Danielle Zavarelli
    United States3 years ago
  • I am a medical provider...

    ...worked in addiction for years. This was one of the most accurate lectures I've heard! Thank u for educating others about this life saving medication!

    Audible
    5
    Danielle Zavarelli
    United States3 years ago
  • Thank you Dr. Petersen & Dr. Cook!

    Very thankful for the Addiction Files! I’ve been listening to every episode and take away a great deal. As a medical student hoping to eventually practice addictions medicine here in Canada, I am glad to have podcasts like this one to keep me informed and entertained!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luke6300
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great addiction medicine information.

    I wish I had found this before I took the boards. They gave a great review of the entire addiction medicine spectrum.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VPIANU
    United States3 years ago
  • Useful

    Probably the best addiction podcast out there. Really helpful for people who are in the trenches practicing Addiction Medicine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anon2345644578555
    United States4 years ago

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listeners praise the hosts' clarity and mentor-like guidance for practicing clinicians
episodes are informative without being too dense, good for busy professionals
strong, evidence-based approach with practical clinical takeaways for addiction medicine

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Opioid Settlement Funds "Are we on the Right Track?"
Q: How can small grassroots organizations get some of these funds?
I launched the Community Grant Tracker page, which collects all opioid settlement funded grant opportunities.
Opioid Settlement Funds "Are we on the Right Track?"
Q: Can you go into what they mean with these abatement funds?
Abatement and opioid remediation are used interchangeably and require states to spend a minimum percentage of the settlement funds on opioid prevention and treatment.
Opioid Settlement Funds "Are we on the Right Track?"
Q: What got you interested in this opiate settlement money in the first place?
I have always been interested in drug law and drug policy and co-authored an article about the opioid litigation while in law school, which sparked my passion for this subject.
Anxiety and Substance Use Disorders
Q: What do you do if a patient insists that Xanax is the only thing that works for them?
I advise against starting benzodiazepines for individuals not already on them and encourage looking into other treatment options.
Anxiety and Substance Use Disorders
Q: How do you differentiate the treatment of anxiety disorders for a population of people who experience substance use disorder?
It's essential to treat both disorders simultaneously, as treating only one can exacerbate the other.

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Two board-certified addiction medicine physicians provide evidence-based education and practical clinical guidance on addiction treatment, often touching on relapse prevention, pharmacotherapy, and evolving care models. Episodes combine reviews of recent studies with real-world clinical takeaways, emphasizing harm reduction, individualized care, and ongoing support to improve outcomes. The show stands out for its clinician-to-clinician focus, accessible explanations, and a clear commitment to destigmatizing addiction treatment within medical culture.

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