Addiction Medicine Journal Club

Sonya Del Tredici and John Keenan

We believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated, and we want to help you stay up to date with the latest research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    75. Contingency Management for Stimulant Use and Mortality

    In episode 75 we discuss the mortality benefit of contingency management for stimulant use disorder.    Coughlin LN, Tomlinson DC, Zhang L, Kim HM, Frost MC, Khazanov G, McKay JR, DePhilippis D, Lin LA. Contingency Management for Stimulant Use Disorder and Association With Mortality: A Cohort Study. Am J Psychiatry. 2025 Nov 1;182(11):1016-1023.     We also discuss telemedicine regulations.  ASAM: DEA and HHS Extend COVID-Era Telemedicine Prescribing Flexibilities Through 2026  ---  This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES.  CME: https://micaresed.org/courses/podcast-addiction-medicine-journal-club/   ---  Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy  Audio editing: Michael Bonanno  Executive producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman  A podcast from Ars Longa Media  ---  This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice.     The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group.  ---  Email: addictionmedicinejournalclub@gmail.com   Facebook: @AddictionMedJC  Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club  Instagram: @AddictionMedJC   Threads: @AddictionMedJC  YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub   Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC    ---  Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min
  2. 20 APR

    74. Quick-Start Injectable Buprenorphine

    In episode 74 we discuss an article about starting injectable buprenorphine after just one sublingual dose.    Shiwach R, Le Foll B, Alho H, et al. Rapid vs Standard Induction to Injectable Extended-Release Buprenorphine: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(10):e2537319.     We will be presenting high-yield articles that changed our practices at the Pennsylvania Society of Addiction Medicine annual Addiction Symposium (virtually) and Sonya will be doing a workshop on benzodiazepine tapering at the ASAM conference in April in San Diego.  Stop by and say Hi!   PSAM Addiction Symposium, Virtual, Saturday, March 7th, 2026  57th ASAM Annual Conference, San Diego, April 23rd-26th, 2006  ---  This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES.  CME: https://micaresed.org/courses/podcast-addiction-medicine-journal-club/   ---  Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy  Audio editing: Michael Bonanno  Executive producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman  A podcast from Ars Longa Media  ---  This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice.     The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group.  ---  Email: addictionmedicinejournalclub@gmail.com   Facebook: @AddictionMedJC  Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club  Instagram: @AddictionMedJC   Threads: @AddictionMedJC  YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub   Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC    ---  Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min
  3. 6 APR

    Articles That Changed Our Practice 2026 (Part 2)

    In this episode we review 4 more practice changing articles with real-life case studies.    Söderpalm B, Et al. Efficacy and safety of varenicline and bupropion, in combination and alone, for alcohol use disorder: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicentre trial. Lancet Reg Health Eur. 2025 May 13;54:101310.      Hendershot CS, Et al. Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Psychiatry. 2025 Feb 12:e244789.      Rigotti NA, et al. Cytisinicline for Smoking Cessation: The ORCA Phase 3 Replication Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med. 2025 Jun 1;185(6):648-655.      Parks MJ, et al. Cigarette Smoking During Recovery From Substance Use Disorders. JAMA Psychiatry. Published online August 13, 2025.    Thank you to the Pennsylvania Society of Addiction Medicine!  ---  This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES.  CME: https://micaresed.org/courses/podcast-addiction-medicine-journal-club/   ---  Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy  Audio editing: Michael Bonanno  Executive producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman  A podcast from Ars Longa Media  ---  This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice.     The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group.  ---  Email: addictionmedicinejournalclub@gmail.com   Facebook: @AddictionMedJC  Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club  Instagram: @AddictionMedJC   Threads: @AddictionMedJC  YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub   Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC    ---  Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min
  4. 30 MAR

    Articles That Changed Our Practice 2026 (Part 1)

    In this episode we review 4 practice changing articles with real-life case studies.    Coughlin LN, Et al. Contingency Management for Stimulant Use Disorder and Association With Mortality: A Cohort Study. Am J Psychiatry. 2025 Nov 1;182(11):1016-1023.      Shiwach R, Et al. Rapid vs Standard Induction to Injectable Extended-Release Buprenorphine: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(10):e2537319.      Nosyk B, Et al. Buprenorphine/Naloxone vs Methadone for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder. JAMA. 2024 Oct 17.      McHugh RK, et al. Behavioral Therapy as an Adjunct to Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: A Secondary Analysis of 4 Randomized Clinical Trials. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Aug 1;8(8):e2528529.    Thank you to the Pennsylvania Society of Addiction Medicine!  ---  This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES.  CME: https://micaresed.org/courses/podcast-addiction-medicine-journal-club/   ---  Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy  Audio editing: Michael Bonanno  Executive producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman  A podcast from Ars Longa Media  ---  This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice.     The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group.  ---  Email: addictionmedicinejournalclub@gmail.com   Facebook: @AddictionMedJC  Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club  Instagram: @AddictionMedJC   Threads: @AddictionMedJC  YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub   Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC    ---  Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min
  5. 23 MAR

    73. Long-Term Opioid Use After a First Prescription

    In episode 73 we discuss the risk of long-term opioid use after an initial opioid prescription.    Smith AM, Shah A, Martin BC. An updated view on the influence of initial opioid prescription characteristics on long-term opioid use among opioid naïve patients. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2024 Dec 1;265:112463.     We also discuss alcohol’s place in the new dietary guidelines, and Canada’s drug decriminalization project.    The White House:  Press briefing on the new dietary guidelines (Dr. Oz’s remarks start at 30:54)     FDA: Dietary Guidelines (old and new)    CityNews: B.C. to end drug decriminalization project, after ‘challenging’ three-year-experiment  ---  This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES.  CME: https://micaresed.org/courses/podcast-addiction-medicine-journal-club/   ---  Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy  Audio editing: Michael Bonanno  Executive producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman  A podcast from Ars Longa Media  ---  This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice.     The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group.  ---  Email: addictionmedicinejournalclub@gmail.com   Facebook: @AddictionMedJC  Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club  Instagram: @AddictionMedJC   Threads: @AddictionMedJC  YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub   Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC    ---  Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min
  6. 9 MAR

    72. Symptom-Triggered Alcohol Withdrawal Management Over Telemedicine

    In episode 72 we discuss a telemedicine protocol for outpatient symptom-triggered alcohol withdrawal management.    Sloan ME, Ngoy A, Xiao KB, Barker B, Buckley L, Fodor M, Hardy K, Hendershot CS, Kahan M, La Fleur S, Le Foll B, Manicone M, Sanches M, Simpkin E, Quilty LC, Wyman J, Tang VM, Bozinoff N. Symptom-Triggered Alcohol Withdrawal Management Delivered Over Telemedicine. J Addict Med. 2025 Nov-Dec 01;19(6):708-715.     We also discuss Trump Administration actions that facilitate addiction, including the cancellation of SAMHSA grants, loosening restrictions and regulations on alcohol, cannabis and psychedelics, and the pardoning of drug kingpins.    ASAM: ASAM Statement on Marijuana Rescheduling Executive Order    Complex: Here's The Drug Dealers Donald Trump Has Pardoned    NPR: Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants    NPR: Trump administration rolls back $2 billion mental health, addiction grant cuts  ---  This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES.  CME: https://micaresed.org/courses/podcast-addiction-medicine-journal-club/   ---  Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy  Audio editing: Michael Bonanno  Executive producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman  A podcast from Ars Longa Media  ---  This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice.     The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group.  ---  Email: addictionmedicinejournalclub@gmail.com   Facebook: @AddictionMedJC  Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club  Instagram: @AddictionMedJC   Threads: @AddictionMedJC  YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub   Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC    ---  Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min
  7. 2 MAR

    71. Buprenorphine and Dental Problems

    In episode 71 we discuss dental problems caused by buprenorphine.    Tuan WJ, Clebak KT, Jawadi E, Snyder J, Zgierska AE. Risk of Oral Health Problems in Adults With Opioid Use Disorder Treated With Transmucosal Buprenorphine. J Addict Med. 2025 Sep-Oct 01;19(5):529-535.     We also discuss over-the-counter naltrexone and what RFK said at his senate confirmation hearing about substance use disorder.    JAMA Psychiatry: Over-the-Counter Naltrexone to Address Unhealthy Alcohol Use    NPR: RFK Jr. says he'll fix the overdose crisis. Critics say his plan is risky  ---  This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES.  CME: https://micaresed.org/courses/podcast-addiction-medicine-journal-club/   ---  Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy  Audio editing: Michael Bonanno  Executive producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman  A podcast from Ars Longa Media  ---  This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice.     The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group.  ---  Email: addictionmedicinejournalclub@gmail.com   Facebook: @AddictionMedJC  Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club  Instagram: @AddictionMedJC   Threads: @AddictionMedJC  YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub   Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC    ---  Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min
  8. 23 FEB

    61-70 Round-Up

    Quick summaries of our last 10 articles, perfect for busy people!    61. Safety of Buprenorphine/Naloxone vs. Buprenorphine in Pregnancy  Straub L, et al. Comparative Safety of In Utero Exposure to Buprenorphine Combined With Naloxone vs Buprenorphine Alone. JAMA. 2024 Sep 10;332(10):805-816.     62. Naltrexone Pills vs Injections for Alcohol Use Disorder  Magane KM, et al. Oral vs Extended-Release Injectable Naltrexone for Hospitalized Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med. 2025 Jun 1;185(6):635-645.    63. Buprenorphine Dose and Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal  Marc B, et al. Is buprenorphine maternal dose associated with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome severity? Am J Addict. 2025 Jan;34(1):15-20.    64. Screen Addiction and Suicide  Xiao Y, et al. Addictive Screen Use Trajectories and Suicidal Behaviors, Suicidal Ideation, and Mental Health in US Youths. JAMA. 2025;334(3):219–228.    65. Varenicline and Bupropion for Alcohol Use Disorder  Söderpalm B, et al.  Efficacy and safety of varenicline and bupropion, in combination and alone, for alcohol use disorder: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicentre trial. Lancet Reg Health Eur. 2025 May 13;54:101310.     66. Smoking in Recovery  Parks MJ, , et al. Cigarette Smoking During Recovery From Substance Use Disorders. JAMA Psychiatry. Published online August 13, 2025.    67. Rapid-Start Injectable Buprenorphine  Waters RC, et al. Injectable-Only Overlapping Buprenorphine Starting Protocol in a Low-Threshold Setting. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(8):e2527016.      68. Behavioral Treatments as an Adjunct to Buprenorphine  McHugh RK, et al. Behavioral Therapy as an Adjunct to Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: A Secondary Analysis of 4 Randomized Clinical Trials. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Aug 1;8(8):e2528529.    69. Cytisinicline for Smoking Cessation  Rigotti NA, et al. Cytisinicline for Smoking Cessation: The ORCA Phase 3 Replication Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med. 2025 Jun 1;185(6):648-655.    70. Prescription Stimulant Misuse  Han B, Jones CM, Volkow ND, et al. Prescription Stimulant Use, Misuse, and Use Disorder Among US Adults Aged 18 to 64 Years. JAMA Psychiatry. 2025;82(6):572–581.  ---  No CME for this episode, but other episodes offer category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES.  CME: https://micaresed.org/courses/podcast-addiction-medicine-journal-club/   ---  Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy  Audio editing: Michael Bonanno  Executive producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman  A podcast from Ars Longa Media  ---  This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice.     The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group.  ---  Email: addictionmedicinejournalclub@gmail.com   Facebook: @AddictionMedJC  Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club  Instagram: @AddictionMedJC   Threads: @AddictionMedJC  YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub   Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC    ---  Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min

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We believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated, and we want to help you stay up to date with the latest research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice.

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