Behind the Evidence

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“Behind the Evidence” is the addiction medicine podcast of the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center, and a project of the free bimonthly newsletter Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence (AODH). It is hosted by Honora L. Englander, MD and Marc R. Larochelle, MD. Each episode offers thoughtful discussion of one or more recent significant publications in the clinical addiction literature. Learn more at www.aodhealth.org. “Behind the Evidence” is supported by the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center. It 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.

  1. "Behind the Masthead" special series: a conversation with Lynda Kellam, PhD

    FEB 3

    "Behind the Masthead" special series: a conversation with Lynda Kellam, PhD

    The Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center’s Behind the Evidence podcast is pleased to host "Behind the Masthead," a special series of episodes featuring conversations with addiction journal editors and other scholars on navigating current threats to addiction science and academic freedom. In this episode, guest host Casy Calver, PhD speaks with Lynda Kellam, PhD, Snyder-Granader Director of Research Data & Digital Scholarship at the University of Pennsylvania, and one of the founding members of the Data Rescue Project. This interview was recorded 23 October 2025. Links: Data Rescue Project (DRP); DRP Resources page; IASSIST; RDAP; Data Curation Network; BRFSS; Internet Archive; “The Forgotten Egg: The Importance of Public Federal Data in the United States” (DRP); The Data Index; ICPSR; Safeguarding Research and Culture; “What you can do for restricted access data” (DRP); EDGI; America’s Essential Data; Save Our Signs (DRP). Behind the Evidence is the addiction medicine podcast of the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center, and a project of the Center’s free bimonthly newsletter Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence (AODH). “Behind the Masthead,” is guest-hosted by Casy Calver, PhD. Behind the Evidence hosts: Honora L. Englander, MD and Marc R. Larochelle, MD Production: Raquel Silveira, MBA Editing: Casy Calver, PhD Music and cover art: Mary Tomanovich, MA Miriam Komaromy, MD is the Executive Director of the Grayken Center for Addiction, and co-Editor-in-Chief of AODH, together with David Fiellin, MD “Behind the Evidence” is supported by the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center. It 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.

    43 min
  2. "Behind the Masthead" special series: a conversation with Bryon Adinoff, MD

    JAN 8

    "Behind the Masthead" special series: a conversation with Bryon Adinoff, MD

    The Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center’s Behind the Evidence podcast is pleased to host "Behind the Masthead," a special series of episodes featuring conversations with addiction journal editors and other scholars on navigating current threats to addiction science and academic freedom. In this third episode of the “Behind the Masthead” series, guest host Casy Calver, PhD speaks with Bryon Adinoff, MD, president of Doctors for Drug Policy Reform and editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, which recently republished the editorial, “A clarion call to the addiction science community.” Bryon is also past-president of the International Society of Addiction Journal Editors (ISAJE). Behind the Evidence is the addiction medicine podcast of the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center, and a project of the Center’s free bimonthly newsletter Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence (AODH). This special series, “Behind the Masthead,” is guest-hosted by Casy Calver, PhD. This interview was recorded 24 September 2025. Behind the Evidence hosts: Honora L. Englander, MD and Marc R. Larochelle, MD Production: Raquel Silveira, MBA Editing: Casy Calver, PhD Music and cover art: Mary Tomanovich, MA Miriam Komaromy, MD is the Executive Director of the Grayken Center for Addiction, and co-Editor-in-Chief of AODH, together with David Fiellin, MD Learn more about AODH and subscribe for free. “Behind the Evidence” is supported by the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center. It 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.

    26 min
  3. An interview with J. Cedric Woods, PhD on trends in fatal opioid-related overdose in American Indian and Alaska Native communities

    2025-12-16

    An interview with J. Cedric Woods, PhD on trends in fatal opioid-related overdose in American Indian and Alaska Native communities

    “Behind the Evidence” is the addiction medicine podcast of the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center, and a project of the Center’s free bimonthly newsletter Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence (AODH). This episode was recorded 19 May 2025 and features an interview with J. Cedric Woods, PhD on his article, “Trends in Fatal Opioid-Related Overdose in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities, 1999-2021” published in The American Journal of Preventative Medicine. Click here to read AODH’s summary of this article. Hosts: Honora L. Englander, MD and Marc R. Larochelle, MD Production: Raquel Silveira, MBA Editing: Casy Calver, PhD Music and cover art: Mary Tomanovich, MA Miriam Komaromy, MD is the Executive Director of the Grayken Center for Addiction, and co-Editor-in-Chief of AODH, together with David Fiellin, MD Learn more about AODH and subscribe for free at www.aodhealth.org “Behind the Evidence” is supported by the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center. It 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.

    31 min
  4. "Behind the Masthead" special series: a conversation with Tom Babor, PhD

    2025-11-25

    "Behind the Masthead" special series: a conversation with Tom Babor, PhD

    The Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center’s Behind the Evidence podcast is pleased to host "Behind the Masthead," a special series of episodes featuring conversations with addiction journal editors and other scholars on navigating current threats to addiction science and academic freedom. In this second episode of the “Behind the Masthead” series, guest host Casy Calver, PhD speaks with Tom Babor, PhD, an Emeritus Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and the former Editor of Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. Dr Babor has been an outspoken advocate for the preservation of scientific freedom through the Addiction Science Defense Network, and he is the lead author of the editorial, “A clarion call to the addiction science community: It's time to resist the anti-scientific policies of the US Trump administration,” which has been re-published in a number of addiction journals. He is also a co-author of the Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) guidelines, and a past-president of the International Society of Addiction Journal Editors (ISAJE). This interview was recorded 25 September 2025. Behind the Evidence is the addiction medicine podcast of the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center, and a project of the Center’s free bimonthly newsletter Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence (AODH). This series, “Behind the Masthead,” is guest-hosted by Casy Calver, PhD. Behind the Evidence hosts: Honora L. Englander, MD and Marc R. Larochelle, MD Production: Raquel Silveira, MBA Editing: Casy Calver, PhD Music and cover art: Mary Tomanovich, MA Miriam Komaromy, MD is the Executive Director of the Grayken Center for Addiction, and co-Editor-in-Chief of AODH, together with David Fiellin, MD Learn more about AODH and subscribe for free at www.aodhealth.org “Behind the Evidence” is supported by the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center. It 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.

    38 min
  5. "Behind the Masthead" special series: a conversation with Alex Walley, MD and Emily Williams, PhD

    2025-10-30

    "Behind the Masthead" special series: a conversation with Alex Walley, MD and Emily Williams, PhD

    The Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center’s Behind the Evidence podcast is pleased to host "Behind the Masthead," a special series of episodes featuring conversations with addiction journal editors and other scholars on navigating current threats to addiction science and academic freedom. As the primary means of knowledge dissemination in the field, addiction journals are likely to be substantially impacted by the recent drastic changes to the federal funding of medical and public health research in the US. What can we learn from the perspectives of addiction journal editors and other scholars in this moment of uncertainty? In this first episode of the “Behind the Masthead” series, guest host Casy Calver, PhD speaks with Alex Walley, MD and Emily Williams, PhD—two editors of the Grayken Center’s journal, Addiction Science & Clinical Practice—on the lessons we can learn from the resilience of people who use drugs, to navigating changes to the NIH’s public access policy. Behind the Evidence is the addiction medicine podcast of the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center, and a project of the Center’s free bimonthly newsletter Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence (AODH). This special series, “Behind the Masthead,” is guest-hosted by Casy Calver, PhD. Behind the Evidence hosts: Honora L. Englander, MD and Marc R. Larochelle, MD Production: Raquel Silveira, MBA Editing: Casy Calver, PhD Music and cover art: Mary Tomanovich, MA Miriam Komaromy, MD is the Executive Director of the Grayken Center for Addiction, and co-Editor-in-Chief of AODH, together with David Fiellin, MD Learn more about AODH and subscribe for free at www.aodhealth.org “Behind the Evidence” is supported by the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center. It 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.

    47 min
  6. Trailer for "Behind the Masthead," a special podcast series on threats to addiction science & publishing

    2025-10-30

    Trailer for "Behind the Masthead," a special podcast series on threats to addiction science & publishing

    The Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center’s Behind the Evidence podcast is pleased to host "Behind the Masthead," a special series of episodes featuring conversations with addiction journal editors and other scholars on navigating current threats to addiction science and academic freedom. As the primary means of knowledge dissemination in the field, addiction journals are likely to be substantially impacted by the recent drastic changes to the federal funding of medical and public health research in the US. Through conversations with the editors of our field's leading scientific journals—as well as data scientists and other scholars—this series will offer addiction research professionals of all career stages the opportunity to learn valuable strategies for preserving the momentum and integrity of their research. Episode 1 is out now. Guest host Casy Calver, PhD interviews Alex Walley, MD and Emily Williams, PhD—two editors of the Grayken Center's journal, Addiction Science & Clinical Practice. Behind the Evidence is the addiction medicine podcast of the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center, and a project of the Center’s free bimonthly newsletter Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence (AODH). This special series, “Behind the Masthead,” is guest-hosted by Casy Calver, PhD. Behind the Evidence hosts: Honora L. Englander, MD and Marc R. Larochelle, MD Production: Raquel Silveira, MBA Editing: Casy Calver, PhD Music and cover art: Mary Tomanovich, MA Miriam Komaromy, MD is the Executive Director of the Grayken Center for Addiction, and co-Editor-in-Chief of AODH, together with David Fiellin, MD Learn more about AODH and subscribe for free at www.aodhealth.org “Behind the Evidence” is supported by the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center. It 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.

    4 min
  7. S3 Ep2: Ashish Thakrar, MD and Raagini Jawa, MD on wounds attributed to xylazine exposure among people who use drugs

    2025-08-14

    S3 Ep2: Ashish Thakrar, MD and Raagini Jawa, MD on wounds attributed to xylazine exposure among people who use drugs

    “Behind the Evidence” is the addiction medicine podcast of the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center, and a project of the Center’s free bimonthly newsletter Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence (AODH). This episode was recorded in March 2025 and features an interview with Ashish Thakrar, MD on his article published in JAMA Dermatology: “Wound characteristics among patients exposed to xylazine;” and an interview with Raagini Jawa, MD on her article in Drug and Alcohol Dependence: “Drug use practices and wound care experiences in the age of xylazine adulteration.” Click the following links to read AODH’s summaries of Dr Thakrar and Dr Jawa’s articles. Hosts: Honora L. Englander, MD and Marc R. Larochelle, MD Production: Raquel Silveira, MBA Editing: Casy Calver, PhD Music and cover art: Mary Tomanovich, MA Miriam Komaromy, MD is the Executive Director of the Grayken Center for Addiction, and co-Editor-in-Chief of AODH, together with David Fiellin, MD Learn more about AODH and subscribe for free at www.aodhealth.org “Behind the Evidence” is supported by the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center. It 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.

    52 min
  8. S3 Ep1: Short interviews from the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center’s 2025 Together for Hope Massachusetts Addiction Conference

    2025-05-19

    S3 Ep1: Short interviews from the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center’s 2025 Together for Hope Massachusetts Addiction Conference

    “Behind the Evidence” is the addiction medicine podcast of the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center, and a project of the Center’s free bimonthly newsletter Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence (AODH). This episode was recorded 16–17 April 2025 and features Dr Marc Larochelle's five interviews with presenters at the 2025 Together for Hope Massachusetts Addiction Conference: 1. Davida Schiff, MD: “Parental Substance Use and Child Safety in a New Legislative Context in Massachusetts” 2. Jenny Zhen-Duan, PhD & Matilde Castiel, MD: “Demographic and clinical characteristics associated with substance use treatment and mortality rates among Latino men in Central Massachusetts” 3. Samuel Maddams, BS: “Large Language Models and Substance Use Disorders: Helpful or Harmful?” 4. Meagan Hickey, LICSW: “Harm reduction in housing; Supporting individuals exiting substance use treatment in rapid rehousing” 5. Jessica B. Calihan, MD: “Naloxone Access in Schools: A Survey of School Nurses in the United States” Hosts: Honora L. Englander, MD and Marc R. Larochelle, MD Production: Raquel Silveira, MBA Editing: Casy Calver, PhD Music and cover art: Mary Tomanovich, MA Miriam Komaromy, MD is the Medical Director of the Grayken Center for Addiction, and co-Editor-in-Chief of AODH, together with David Fiellin, MD Learn more about AODH and subscribe for free at www.aodhealth.org “Behind the Evidence” is supported by the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center. It 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.

    30 min
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“Behind the Evidence” is the addiction medicine podcast of the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center, and a project of the free bimonthly newsletter Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence (AODH). It is hosted by Honora L. Englander, MD and Marc R. Larochelle, MD. Each episode offers thoughtful discussion of one or more recent significant publications in the clinical addiction literature. Learn more at www.aodhealth.org. “Behind the Evidence” is supported by the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center. It 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.

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  • Creator
    AOD Health
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Boston Medical Center Corp 2023. All Rights Reserved.
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