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This Week in Addiction Medicine from ASAM

American Society of Addiction Medicine
Opioid Use Disorder
Buprenorphine
Alcohol Use Disorder
Substance Use Disorder
Substance Use Disorders
Fentanyl
Mental Health
Addiction Medicine
Alcohol Consumption
Methadone
Naltrexone
Cannabis
Cannabis Use
Cannabis Use Disorder
Smoking Cessation
Telehealth
Medications For Opioid Use Disorder
Mental Health Disorders
Psilocybin
Public Health

This Week in Addiction Medicine is an audio summary of the recent top stories and research articles from the field of addiction medicine. Intended to serve as an accompaniment to the ASAM Weekly newsletter or as a stand-alone resource, This Week covers recent publications in addiction medicine research.

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    I enjoy the podcast, but the lead article from the October 10th podcast, discussing association of increased temperatures with SUD hospitalizations and making the conclusion climate change is contributing to SUD hospitalizations, is disappointing. The study association is correlation at best. The authors making the leap of linking climate change to SUD hospitalizations is, frankly, terrible, but this podcast should not have highlighted the study. There is also correlation data to show warmer tem... more

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Insightful, data-driven updates that help clinicians stay current.
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Positive on thorough coverage of research, though some critiques exist about study interpretations.

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ASAM Weekly Special Episode: Rapid Initiation of Injection Naltrexone for OUD | Dr. Matisyahu Shulman & Dr. Adam Bisaga
Q: What are some of the goals of this study?
To show if the rapid approach is more effective than the slower approach and evaluate the feasibility of delivering this care in real-world settings.
ASAM Weekly Special Episode: Rapid Initiation of Injection Naltrexone for OUD | Dr. Matisyahu Shulman & Dr. Adam Bisaga
Q: What makes extended-release naltrexone different from the other two approved medications?
Extended-release naltrexone is more difficult to use and initialize compared to medication-assisted treatments like buprenorphine and methadone.
ASAM Weekly Special Episode: Dr. David Fiellin & Dr. Eric Strain sit down to discuss the concept of Treatment Refractory Addiction
Q: What would you estimate in the population of those with substance use disorders, how many would qualify for a treatment refractory addiction?
There isn't a clear consensus on the percentage of patients who would qualify due to varying definitions and a lack of a unified approach in the field.
ASAM Weekly Special Episode: Dr. David Fiellin & Dr. Eric Strain sit down to discuss the concept of Treatment Refractory Addiction
Q: Why does the field need this term and how should it be defined?
The concept of treatment refractory addiction needs definition to address the high dropout rates and inform better treatment strategies for patients who do not respond to existing therapies.
ASAM Weekly Special Episode: Dr. Shannon Miller talks PAM-7 and his path to addiction medicine [From the ASAM 55th Annual Conference]
Q: What is it like to be a senior editor for a publication like this?
Dr. Miller described the role as a full-time commitment, requiring constant orchestration and creativity, allowing him to impact many clinicians and patients.

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A concise weekly briefing that surveys the latest research, policy updates, and clinical practice developments in addiction medicine. Episodes emphasize access to medications for opioid use disorder, policy alignment in Medicaid, harm-reduction strategies, and the intersection of addiction with public health topics such as neonatal outcomes, cannabis and alcohol use, and the role of behavioral health in care delivery. The format is data-driven and clinically oriented, often pairing quick summaries with practical implications for providers, administrators, and policymakers. A notable strength is its breadth across clinical, policy, and public health angles, which can help listeners stay current and translate findings into practice or program... more

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