The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast

The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast
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Step up your knowledge on caring for patients with substance use disorders (SUD)! This show features addiction medicine experts who are dedicated to bringing you practice changing knowledge about substance use, and substance use disorders. We use expert interviews to demystify common addiction medicine topics, reduce stigma, and inspire listeners to be fierce advocates for all individuals who use substances. This mini-series is hosted by Doctors Carolyn Chan, Shawn Cohen, Kenny Morford, Natalie Stahl, and friends, where they discuss how to diagnose, assess, and treat a wide-range of substance use disorders.   By listening to these episodes & completing CME through VCU, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use disorders education.  We are thrilled to produce season 2 and 3 with support and partnership from The American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (ACAAM) Contact the team at CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com.  Follow us on twitter @CurbsidersSUDs, show notes available at thecurbsiders.com/addiction . 

  1. 13h ago

    #533: What’s the Tea on Kratom?

    Familiarize yourself with the differences in mitragynine-derived compounds. Understand how to identify and manage kratom use disorder and withdrawal from mitragynine-derived compounds. We’re joined by Dr. Jonathan Tanawan (Profile).    Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!By listening to this episode and completing CME, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use disorders education. Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | iTunes | CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com | CME!Credits Written and Produced, with  Show Notes, Infographic, and Cover Art by Zina Huxley-Reicher, MD  Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD. MHS and Zina Huxley-Reicher, MD Reviewer: Kento Sonoda, MD, MPH Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Jonathan Tanawan, MD Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week* Case from Kashlak; Definitions Pharmacology of  kratom and other mitragynine-based compounds How to take a mitragynine-specific substance use history Defining a use disorder Withdrawal from kratom  Managing a use disorder with MOUD Legal landscape and regulation  Outro Sponsor: FreedGo to freed.ai and use code FREED50 for fifty dollars off your first month. Sponsor: Figs Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX.   Sponsor: Continuing Education CompanyVisit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts.

    #533: What’s the Tea on Kratom?

  2. Jun 8

    #528 Hospital Addiction Medicine 3.0 with Dr. Maggie Lowenstein

    Become the Medetomi-Dean of Admissions Step up your hospital addiction medicine game by learning to troubleshoot methadone dose confirmations/missed doses and understanding how medetomidine’s emergency in the drug supply is impacting patients and withdrawal management. We’re joined by Dr Maggie Lowenstein (University of Pennsylvania) Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!By listening to this episode and completing CME, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use disorders education. Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | iTunes | CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com | CME!Credits Writer, Producer, and Show Notes: Shawn Cohen MD Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani  Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD. MHS and Shawn Cohen MD Reviewer: Payel Jhoom Roy MD, MSc Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS Technical Production: PodPaste Guest:  Maggie Lowenstein MD MPhil MSHP

    #528 Hospital Addiction Medicine 3.0 with Dr. Maggie Lowenstein

  3. 11/17/2025

    #498 Opioid Withdrawal with Dr. Ashish Thakrar

    Grow your management tools for opioid withdrawal in the hospital. Investigate how to decide between methadone and buprenorphine, additional medications to manage symptoms and how and when to use short-acting opioids for management of withdrawal. We’re joined by Ashish Thakrar, MD at the University of Pennsylvania. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!By listening to this episode and completing CME, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use disorders education.Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | iTunes | CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com | CME!Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner Case from Kashlak; Definitions Symptoms of opioid withdrawal Medications for the management of opioid withdrawal Buprenorphine precipitated withdrawal Starting Buprenorphine: Experiences and Strategies  Titrating Methadone: Dosage and Adjuncts Adjunctive short-acting opioids Emerging Trends in Drug Supply: Xylazine and Medetomidine Outro Credits Producer, Show Notes: Zina Huxley-Reicher Infographics: Zina Huxley-Reicher MD and Zoya Surani Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD MHS, Zina Huxley-Reicher MD, Shawn Cohen, MD Reviewer: Payel Jhoom Roy, MD, MSc Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Ashish Thakrar, MD MHSP

    #498 Opioid Withdrawal with Dr. Ashish Thakrar

  4. 11/17/2025

    #497 Tailoring and Ramping up Management of Methamphetamine Use Disorder for the Current Era with Dr. Phillip Coffin

    In this high-yield episode of Curbsiders Addiction Medicine, we dive deep into a practical and compassionate approach to caring for patients using methamphetamines and/or living with methamphetamine use disorder. We explore the latest pharmacologic options, harm reduction strategies, contingency management, and innovative ideas for monitoring and supporting patients. Whether you’re in primary care or other subspecialty settings, this episode is packed with pearls for every clinician with our amazing guest, Dr. Phillip Coffin, Director of the Center on Substance Use and Health in the SFDPH. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!By listening to this episode and completing CME, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use disorders education.Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | iTunes | CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com | CME!Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner Case from Kashlak; Definitions Four-tier approach to taking care of patients with methamphetamine use/use disorder Medications for treatment Psychosocial treatment Harm reduction New horizons in treatment  Outro Credits Producer/Script Writer/Show Notes: Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD. MHS and Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD Reviewer: Sarah Leyde MD Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Dr. Phillip Coffin

    #497 Tailoring and Ramping up Management of Methamphetamine Use Disorder for the Current Era with Dr. Phillip Coffin

  5. 06/16/2025

    #487 Chronic Pain & Opioid Use Disorder with Dr. Jessie Merlin

    Dive into practical, evidence-based approaches to managing pain in patients with opioid use disorder, bust common myths, and explore strategies to support patients. This episode will enhance your skills in providing holistic, patient-centered care. We’re joined by Dr. Jessica Merlin, @JessicaMerlinMD (University of Pittsburgh). Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!By listening to this episode and completing CME, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use disorders education.Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | iTunes | CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com | CME!Credits Producer, Show Notes, Infographics: Carolyn Chan MD, MHS Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS and Shawn Cohen MD Reviewer: Payel Jhoom Roy MD, MSc Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Jessica Merlin MD, PhD, MBA Sponsor: JournalFeedTry JournalFeed free for 7 days — and get 20% off your first year with code CURB25 at journalfeed.org/curb.Sponsor: FreedUsecode: CURB50 to get $50 off your first month when you subscribe at freed.aiSponsor: Mint MobileGet your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at MINTMOBILE.com/CURB.

    #487 Chronic Pain & Opioid Use Disorder with Dr. Jessie Merlin

  6. 03/24/2025

    #31 Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder 2.0 with Dr Stephen Holt

    Level up your treatment for people with alcohol use disorder. Learn about medication options beyond the first line, when they’re appropriate and not, and how to work with your patients to set goals that fit them. We’re joined by Dr Stephen Holt (Yale University School of Medicine)Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!By listening to this episode and  completing CME, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use disorders education.Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | iTunes | CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com | Free CME!Credits Written, produced, show notes, cover art and infographics by: Shawn Cohen MD  Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD. MHS, Shawn Cohen MD, and Paul Williams MD Reviewer: Kento Sonoda MD Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS Technical Production: PodPaste Guest:  Stephen Holt MD Sponsor: Pretty LitterGo to Prettylitter.com/curb to save twenty percent on your first order and get a free cat toy. Sponsor: QuinceGo to Quince.com/curb for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order. Sponsor: American College of Physicians Inc Internal Medicine Board Review Courses and offered in the Greater Chicago area May 13-17 and, new for 2025,  Philadelphia, July 14-18. • Enter code COURSECS25 toSave $75 dollars when registering for the Philadelphia course by 6/1.  Registration is open now at acponline.org Sponsor: EzresusListeners of the Curbsiders get access to a 2-month free trial, letting them use 100% of the features of the app. Go to .ezresus.com/curbsiders and use promo code Curbsiders

    #31 Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder 2.0 with Dr Stephen Holt

  7. 08/22/2024

    #30 Blazing Hot Takes: The Latest in Vaping With Drs. Ling and Vijayaraghavan

    Join us to hear the latest pearls and best practices on talking to patients about vaping, if e-cigarettes can be used to stop smoking cigarettes, and every other question you hadn’t thought to ask about vaping with Drs. Pam Ling (UCSF) and Maya Vijayaraghavan (UCSF).  Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!By listening to this episode and  completing CME, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use disorders education.We are thrilled to produce Season 3 with support and partnership from The American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (ACAAM)!Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | iTunes | CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com | Free CME!Credits Producer/Writer: Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD Show Notes: Zina Huxley-Reicher, MD; Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD CME: Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD Infographic and Cover Art: Zina Huxley-Reicher, MD Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS and Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD Reviewer: Kento Sonoda, MD Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS Technical Production: PodPaste Guests:. Pam Ling, MD; Maya Vijayaraghavan, MD Show Segments 00:11 Intro, disclaimer 02:22 Guest bios 04:28 Guest one-liners 10:28 Case from Kashlak 11:55 Vape info and definitions 14:32 How to discuss vaping with patients 17:53 FDA authority over vapes 20:37 Development of nicotine (via vaping) use disorder 23:29 Questions to ask about use disorder  30:53 E-cigarettes for tobacco cessation 35:39 Exploring ways to quit smoking (+/- vapes) 39:53 Screening for vaping use disorder; research measures 43:10 Resources for e-cigarette cessation  45:33 Medication approaches  48:25 Behavioral supports for e-cigarette cessation  1:00:31 Take Home Points 1:05:08 Outro

    #30 Blazing Hot Takes: The Latest in Vaping With Drs. Ling and Vijayaraghavan

  8. 08/15/2024

    #29 Hallucinogens with Dr. Al Garcia-Romeu

    From Recreational Use to Possible Therapeutic InterventionsLearn how different hallucinogens act in the body and common dosing strategies. Appreciate the risks of use and the current state of hallucinogen research. We are joined in this episode by Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu (Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research) We are thrilled to produce Season 3 with support and partnership from The American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (ACAAM)! Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!By listening to this episode and completing CME, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use disorders education.Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | iTunes | CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com | Free CME!Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Case from Kashlak; Definitions of hallucinogens and psychedelics Examples of hallucinogens and mechanisms of action Dosing strategies Risks of Use Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Outro Credits Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Kat Mullins, MD Hosts: Shawn Cohen, MD and Kat Mullins, MD Reviewer: Kento Sonoda, MD Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Albert Garcia-Romeu, PhD

    #29 Hallucinogens with Dr. Al Garcia-Romeu
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Step up your knowledge on caring for patients with substance use disorders (SUD)! This show features addiction medicine experts who are dedicated to bringing you practice changing knowledge about substance use, and substance use disorders. We use expert interviews to demystify common addiction medicine topics, reduce stigma, and inspire listeners to be fierce advocates for all individuals who use substances. This mini-series is hosted by Doctors Carolyn Chan, Shawn Cohen, Kenny Morford, Natalie Stahl, and friends, where they discuss how to diagnose, assess, and treat a wide-range of substance use disorders.   By listening to these episodes & completing CME through VCU, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use disorders education.  We are thrilled to produce season 2 and 3 with support and partnership from The American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (ACAAM) Contact the team at CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com.  Follow us on twitter @CurbsidersSUDs, show notes available at thecurbsiders.com/addiction . 

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