Addiction Medicine Journal Club

Sonya Del Tredici and John Keenan
Addiction Medicine Journal Club

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. NOV 4

    50. Kratom Journal Club

    In episode 50 we discuss 3 articles about kratom. We are again joined by our friend Dr. Casey Grover from the Addiction Medicine Made Easy Podcast.    Smith KE, Dunn KE, Rogers JM, Grundmann O, McCurdy CR, Garcia-Romeu A, Schriefer D, Swogger MT, Epstein DH. Kratom use as more than a "self-treatment". Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2022 Nov 2;48(6):684-694.     Hill K, Grundmann O, Smith KE, Stanciu CN. Prevalence of Kratom Use Disorder Among Kratom Consumers. J Addict Med. 2024 May-Jun 01;18(3):306-312.    Broyan, V. R., Brar, J. K., Allgaier, Student, T., & Allgaier, J. T. (2022). Long-term buprenorphine treatment for kratom use disorder: A case series. Substance Abuse, 43(1), 763–766.   ---  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.

    54 min
  2. OCT 21

    49. Naltrexone/Bupropion for Methamphetamine Use Disorder

    In episode 49 we discuss the 12-week follow-up data from the ADAPT-2 trial about using ER injectable naltrexone and bupropion for methamphetamine use disorder.     Li MJ, Chau B, Belin T, Carmody T, Jha MK, Marino EN, Trivedi M, Shoptaw SJ. Extended observation of reduced methamphetamine use with combined naltrexone plus bupropion in the ADAPT-2 trial. Addiction. 2024 Jun 10. doi: 10.1111/add.16529. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38856086.    We also discuss fentanyl vaccines, and how easy it is to manufacture fentanyl.    The Conversation: A new fentanyl vaccine looks promising – but treating drug addiction needs a more complex approach  Reuters: The Fentanyl Express  ---  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.

    37 min
  3. OCT 14

    Kratom: At Least It’s Not Fentanyl

    In this episode we discuss kratom with our friend Dr. Casey Grover of the Addiction Medicine Made Easy podcast. Stay tuned for part 2 coming next, Kratom Journal Club.    Tampa Bay Times: Deadly Dose     Annals of Internal Medicine Kratom: An Emerging Issue for Research and Physician Education  ---  This episode is not eligible for CME, but other episodes offer category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. https://micaresed.org/courses/podcast-addiction-medicine-journal-club/  ---  Co-Host: Dr. Casey Grover  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.

    41 min
  4. OCT 7

    48. Semaglutide and Alcohol Use Disorder

    In episode 48 we discuss the association between semaglutide and alcohol use disorder.    Wang, W., Volkow, N.D., Berger, N.A. et al. Associations of semaglutide with incidence and recurrence of alcohol use disorder in real-world population. Nat Commun 15, 4548 (2024).    The Journal of Addiction Medicine: The Efficacy of GLP-1 Agonists in Treating Substance Use Disorder in Patients    We also discuss THC products that look like candy, a good podcast on targeted naltrexone, and perioperative opioids.  The LA Times: Surgeons give patients too many opioids. A few simple steps could curb excess prescribing  Reflector: The Sea Change   The New York Times: Consumption of Marijuana Edibles Surges Among Children, Study Finds  FTC: FTC and FDA Send Second Set of Cease-and-Desist Letters to Companies Selling Products Containing Delta-8 THC in Packaging Designed to Look Like Children’s Snacks  ---  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  Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC    YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub    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.

    35 min
  5. SEP 23

    47. Injectable Vs. Sublingual Buprenorphine for Fentanyl Use Disorder

    In episode 47 we discuss the effectiveness of sublingual and injectable buprenorphine for patients with OUD, with and without fentanyl.    Nunes EV, Comer SD, Lofwall MR, Walsh SL, Peterson S, Tiberg F, Hjelmstrom P, Budilovsky-Kelley NR. Extended-Release Injection vs Sublingual Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder With Fentanyl Use: A Post Hoc Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Jun 3;7(6):e2417377.    We also discuss the AMA’s Support of drug decriminalization, and the rise of alcohol-related health problems.    New York Times: Oregon Is Recriminalizing Drugs. Here’s What Portland Learned  Med Page Today: AMA’s House of Delegates Says Yes to Drug Decriminalization  Stat News: By the numbers: America’s alcohol-related health problems are rising fast  ---  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.  ---  Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy  Audio Editing by 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  Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC   YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub    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.

    36 min
  6. SEP 9

    46. High Dose Meds for Smoking Cessation

    In episode 46 we discuss using high doses of varenicline and nicotine for smoking cessation.    Cinciripini PM, Green CE, Shete S, Minnix JA, Robinson JD, Cui Y, Kim S, Kypriotakis G, Beneventi D, Blalock JA, Versace F, Karam-Hage M. Smoking Cessation After Initial Treatment Failure With Varenicline or Nicotine Replacement: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2024 May 28; 331(20):1722-1731.    We also discuss resources for safer substance use, and the recall of dangerous Diamond Shrooms.    Yale Program in Addiction Medicine: Resources for Safer Injection and Substance Use    San Francisco Aids Foundation: Safer Drug Use    CDC: Severe Illness Potentially Associated with Consuming Diamond ShruumzTM Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies  ---  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 by 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.

    35 min
  7. JUL 15

    45. Urine Drug Screens and Treatment Retention

    45. Urine Drug Screens and Treatment Retention    In episode 45 we discuss urine drug screens and treatment retention.    Michener PS, Knee A, Wilson D, Boama-Nyarko E, Friedmann PD. Association of random and observed urine drug screening with long-term retention in opioid treatment programs. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2024 Feb 1;255:111067.     We also discuss storing injectable buprenorphine at room temperature and subliminal menthol in cigarettes.    Sublocade Prescribing Information (Storage update top of page 40)     Andre Luiz Oliveira da Silva, Lauren K. Lempert, Stanton A. Glantz. More than a “characterizing flavor”: Menthol at subliminal levels in tobacco products. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, V 261, 2024, 111346, ISSN 0376-8716.  The Addiction Medicine Made Easy Podcast on Targeted Naltrexone ---  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.  ---  Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy  Audio production: Erin McCue  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.

    42 min
  8. JUL 1

    44. Cannabis and CV Outcomes

    44. Cannabis and CV Outcomes    In episode 44 we discuss the association between cannabis use and cardiovascular outcomes.    Jeffers AM, Glantz S, Byers AL, Keyhani S. Association of Cannabis Use With Cardiovascular Outcomes Among US Adults. J Am Heart Assoc. 2024 Mar 5;13(5):e030178. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.123.030178. Epub 2024 Feb 28.  We also discuss the DEA rescheduling cannabis, and the failure of the menthol ban.    Department of Justice: Justice Department Submits Proposed Regulation to Reschedule Marijuana     Stat News: Biden administration punts menthol cigarette rule indefinitely  ---  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.  ---  Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy  Audio production: Erin McCue  Executive Producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman  A podcast from Ars Longa Media  ---  This is the 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   Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC   YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub    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.

    34 min
4.9
out of 5
29 Ratings

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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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