Addiction Medicine Journal Club

Sonya Del Tredici and John Keenan
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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.

  1. 4D AGO

    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

  2. MAR 2

    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

  3. FEB 23

    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

  4. 12/15/2025

    70. Prescription Stimulant Misuse

    In episode 70 we discuss an article about 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. We also discuss the ASAM toolkit for addressing problems at the pharmacy with buprenorphine, and results of the 2024 NSDUH study. ASAM:Addressing Issues at the Pharmacy with Buprenorphine Prescriptions Link to report pharmacy issues STATNews:Tobacco use, binge drinking decrease as Americans consume more marijuana, survey finds --- 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 tothis link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visitMI 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 fromArs 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

    47 min

  5. 12/01/2025

    69. Cytisinicline for Smoking Cessation

    In episode 69 we discuss 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. We also discuss treating opioid use disorder in nursing homes and compulsive TikTok scrolling. Carolina Public Press: NC nursing home lawsuit settlement could expand access for people with drug issues MedicalXpress: Adults 65 years and older not immune to the opioid epidemic, study finds Washington Post: How TikTok keeps its users scrolling for hours a day Note: Sonya mispronounces "cytisinicline" throughout this episode. Our apologies! --- 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

  6. 11/17/2025

    68. Behavioral Treatments as an Adjunct to Buprenorphine

    In episode 68 we discuss an article about adding behavioral treatments to buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. 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. We also discuss online gambling addiction, and neuroanatomy that predisposes adolescents to addiction. Stat News: Head of addiction medicine society warns of treatment cuts and rising threat of gambling Miller AP, et al. Neuroanatomical Variability and Substance Use Initiation in Late Childhood and Early Adolescence.  JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(12):e2452027. --- 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

    41 min

  7. 11/10/2025

    67. Rapid-Start Injectable Buprenorphine

    In episode 67 we discuss an article about starting buprenorphine injectables without stopping fentanyl or going into opioid withdrawal.    Waters RC, et al. Injectable-Only Overlapping Buprenorphine Starting Protocol in a Low-Threshold Setting. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(8):e2527016.      We also discuss over-the-counter magic mushrooms and banning cigarette filters.     JAMA Network Open: Active Constituents of Psilocybin Mushroom Edibles  The Conversation: Cigarette filters do nothing for smokers’ health and just create plastic pollution – they should be banned  ---  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

    26 min

  8. 11/03/2025

    66. Smoking in Recovery

    In episode 66 we discuss an article about smoking during substance use disorder recovery.    Parks MJ, Blanco C, Creamer MR, et al. Cigarette Smoking During Recovery From Substance Use Disorders. JAMA Psychiatry. Published online August 13, 2025.     We also discuss how the White House is pressuring the FDA to fast-track nicotine products and shenanigans regarding alcohol in the upcoming FDA dietary guidelines.    Reuters: US FDA to fast-track nicotine pouch reviews amid White House pressure  Vox: RFK Jr. and the White House buried a major study on alcohol and cancer. Here’s what it shows.  Draft Report: Scientific Findings of the Alcohol Intake & Health Study for Public Comment  ---  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

    32 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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  • Creator
    Sonya Del Tredici and John Keenan
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Addiction Medicine Journal Club

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