Best Methadone Podcasts (2026)

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ACMT Highlights Episode 68: Harm Reduction - Rapid Inpatient Methadone Initiations in the Fentanyl Era 9:26

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In this episode Dr. Gillian Beauchamp sits down with Dr. Robert "Cole" Pueringer to discuss 3 key features of fentanyl which lead to high opioid tolerance. This high opioid tolerance can lead to more severe withdrawal syndromes and difficulty with initiating buprenorphine or methadone. Rapid inpatient methadone initiation may be more effective than…

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Lead: Expanding Access to Buprenorphine and Methadone: Global Perspectives and Policy Recommendations 5:30

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Expanding Access to Buprenorphine and Methadone: Global Perspectives and Policy Recommendations Substance Use and Addiction Journal This is a narrative review of methadone and buprenorphine regulations, prescriber eligibility, dispensing models, and coverage across eight countries: the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Russia, France, Iran…

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Kim Bellas Sober is the New Cool in 2026 27:45

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One heart can change a moment, but many hearts can change the world. Meet Kim Bellas, the powerhouse behind the global movements Sober is the New Cool® and the White Heart Initiative®. From launching an International Recovery Walk that spans 38 countries to hosting the iconic White Party in NYC, Kim is on a mission to prove that wellness belongs to…

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Lead: Productivity Losses From Substance Use Disorder in the U.S. in 2023 7:42

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Productivity Losses From Substance Use Disorder in the U.S. in 2023 American Journal of Preventive Medicine Information on morbidity-related productivity losses attributable to substance use disorder is limited. This study estimates morbidity-related productivity losses attributable to substance use disorder among U.S. adults aged ≥18 years in 2023…

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Our editorial team on 2025 highlights and what is coming up 19:01

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In this episode, our Editor-in-Chief Taissa Vila talks to Gustavo Monnerat, Orison Woolcott, Maria Dario, and Evgenia Koutsouki for a special year-end roundtable. Together, the editorial team reflects on standout research published in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas in 2025, scientific innovation, regional health priorities, and the journal's…

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Medicaid Unwinding: Association With New and Ending Buprenorphine Treatment Episodes 16:10

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In this episode, Dr. Bradley Stein joins the show to discuss findings from his new study titled Medicaid Unwinding: Association With New and Ending Buprenorphine Treatment Episodes, featured in the September/October issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine. Dr. Bradley Stein is a practicing physician and senior physician policy researcher at RAND…

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Ilaria Costantini and Francesca Solmi on young people's body dissatisfaction and mental health 35:52

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Body dissatisfaction has been rising among adolescents in recent years, and so have symptoms and diagnoses of mental disorders. To help us know what to do about increasing youth mental ill health, we need better understandings of what is driving it, but causal factors are hard to pin down. In this episode, Ilaria Costantini and Francesca Solmi talk…

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Hongqiao Fu and Tiange Chen on health taxes in China 16:34

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Hongqiao Fu and Tiange Chen speak with Hui Wu about the health, macroeconomic, and fiscal potential of health taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages in China. Click here to read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(25)00256-7/fulltext Continue this conversation on social! Follow us toda…

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Hongqiao Fu and Tiange Chen on health taxes in China (in Chinese) 15:44

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傅虹桥和陈天歌与吴卉讨论征收烟草、酒精和含糖饮料健康税对中国健康、宏观经济和财政的积极影响。 Click here to read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(25)00256-7/fulltext Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://thelancet.bsky.social/ https://instagram.com/thelancetgroup https://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournal https://l…

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Leah Shepherd Leading with Victoria's Voice 22:43

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Leah Shepherd, the powerhouse Executive Director of Victoria's Voice Foundation, is joining us. Her organization is on the front lines, dedicated to saving lives through drug-prevention education and overdose awareness. Under Leah's leadership, Victoria's Voice has positively impacted over ONE MILLION students, families, and community members natio…

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Lead: Very Low Nicotine Content Cigarettes for Smoking Cessation: Examining a Facilitated Extinction Approach and Dosing Schedule 5:06

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Very Low Nicotine Content Cigarettes for Smoking Cessation: Examining a Facilitated Extinction Approach and Dosing Schedule Drug and Alcohol Dependence Very low nicotine cigarettes (VLNC, 0.4 mg nicotine/g tobacco) have been shown to reduce smoking behavior when compared to normal nicotine cigarettes (NNC,17 mg nicotine/g tobacco). Participants (n=…

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Non-medical Mephentermine Use: A Systematic Review of Literature 46:47

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In this episode, Dr. Vinit Patel sits down to discuss his new article Non-medical Mephentermine Use: A Systematic Review of Literature, as well as what exactly mephentermine is, why and how it is currently being used in non-medical settings specifically in India and South Asia, and some of the contributing factors associated with geographic dispari…

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Director Donnie Anderson Fighting the Chinese in Oklahoma 24:32

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Ready for an inside look at the war on drugs in Oklahoma? We're sitting down with Donnie Anderson, the Director of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control (OBNDDC). With over 30 years on the front lines, Director Anderson is a true law enforcement veteran. From starting out at the Garvin County Sheriff's Office to leading…

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Lead: Fatal Opioid Overdoses by Historical and Contemporary Neighborhood-Level Structural Racism 7:58

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Fatal Opioid Overdoses by Historical and Contemporary Neighborhood-Level Structural Racism🔓 JAMA Health Forum This cross-sectional study of 796 census tracts prior to the COVID-19 pandemic (2017-2019) and 792 census tracts during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2022) in Chicago, Illinois, assessed the extent to which there is a spatial association betw…

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Yao Yao on healthy ageing in China 13:58

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Dr. Yao Yao speaks to Hui Wu about healthy ageing in China and sex-specific approaches to promoting healthy longevity. Click here to read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(25)00253-1/fulltext Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://thelancet.bsky.social/ https://instagram.c…

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Yao Yao on healthy ageing in China ( in Chinese) 13:37

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姚尧与吴卉探讨关于中国健康老龄化的研究发现以及促进健康长寿的性别差异策略。 Click here to listen to the English version of this podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1793453/episodes/18130326 Click here to read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(25)00253-1/fulltext Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://thelancet…

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Bad Cop Bad Cop Forever 40:13

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Bad Cop Bad Cop recently released a new album and are back for their third appearance on the Intruder Green podcast. Crime stories with Intruder Green from pop punk band, Masked Intruder. Fun with friends from music and crimes. Intruder Green Call-In Line: 608-535-9608 www.intrudergreen.com Sponsors: https://www.stupidradmerch.com/…

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Amy Newman Sober Support for All 24:17

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Amy Newman is a mother, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate who built her life's mission out of her own journey through addiction and long-term sobriety. After years of silently struggling and trying to hold everything together on the outside, Amy reached a turning point that changed the course of her life. Choosing to come forward, tell the truth,…

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Lead: State Laws Banning Prior Authorization For Medications For Opioid Use Disorder Increased Substantially, 2015–23 7:37

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State Laws Banning Prior Authorization For Medications For Opioid Use Disorder Increased Substantially, 2015–23 Health Affairs While medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is effective treatment, most patients with OUD don’t receive it and prior authorization (PA) has been a barrier to access. Researchers looked at state policies trying to addr…

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Vision Loss - Episode 35 16:59

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In this episode, we look at an SAQ on Vision Loss which includes a discussion on Painless vs Painful Vision Loss along with interpretation of a fundoscopic image and management. We also talk about Ultrasound in the diagnosis of Vision loss with some case pictures attached. Vision loss is a favourite SAQ topic of examiners, so ensure you use this po…

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Medication for Opioid Use Disorder for Hospitalized Patients at Six New York City Public Hospitals with an Addiction Consult Service 25:44

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Dr. Jennifer McNeely stops by the show to discuss her new article Medication for Opioid Use Disorder for Hospitalized Patients at Six New York City Public Hospitals with an Addiction Consult Service. Article Link: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder for Hospitalized Patients at Six New York City Public Hospitals with an Addiction Consult Service…

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Melissa DelBello on metformin for youth with bipolar disorder 30:14

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Weight gain is a typical side-effect of taking antipsychotics and can have a big impact on people. But for young people with bipolar disorder, metformin isn't commonly prescribed alongside an antipsychotic. In this episode, Melissa DelBello describes a huge randomised trial in the USA on metformin for young people with bipolar disorder taking antip…

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Lead: Rapid vs Standard Induction to Injectable Extended-Release Buprenorphine 7:08

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Rapid vs Standard Induction to Injectable Extended-Release Buprenorphine JAMA Network This industry-sponsored, multicenter, open-label randomized clinical trial with 729 participants, assessed if rapid induction (RI) for initiating extended-release buprenorphine is as safe and effective as standard induction (SI) in individuals who inject opioids o…

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Daniel Hearn Sharing and Caring Hard Knox Talks 50:29

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This isn't just a recovery story—it's a fight for survival and family. Meet Daniel Hearn and Donna Gilchrist. Their path through addiction ripped their family apart: a tradesman losing everything, a son taken into care, a violent gangster, and Daniel held hostage with an axe to his throat. Meanwhile, Donna hit the streets, surviving violence and ad…

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Lead: States With Substantial Increases In Buprenorphine Uptake Did So With Increased Medicaid Prescribing, 2018–24 7:57

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States With Substantial Increases In Buprenorphine Uptake Did So With Increased Medicaid Prescribing, 2018–24 Health Affairs Multiple federal policy changes since 2018 intended to increase buprenorphine prescribing in response to a persistent treatment gap for opioid use disorder (OUD) in the US. Anticipated national increases did not occur, but hi…

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Minister Padilha, Dr. Massuda and Dr. Simão on Brazil's expectations for COP30 22:38

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In this episode, our editor Taissa Vila talks to Dr. Alexandre Padilha, Brazil’s Minister of Health, Dr. Adriano Massuda, Executive Secretary of Health, and Dr. Mariângela Simão, Secretary for Health and Environmental Surveillance, about Brazil’s leadership at COP30 in Belém. They discuss the Ministry of Health's views on the intersection of climat…

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Robert Beltran Treating Recovery with Nutrition 37:50

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Dr. Robert Beltran isn't just a doctor—he's a man who healed himself to heal others.A highly respected triple board-certified surgeon and pharmacist ($MD, PharmD, FACS$), Dr. Beltran had a decades-long career as an ENT and cosmetic surgeon, giving him a rare, deep understanding of the human body, from biochemistry to the operating room.His life and…

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Lead: Ultra-processed food addiction in a nationally representative sample of older adults in the USA 7:20

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Ultra-processed food addiction in a nationally representative sample of older adults in the USA Addiction Using a cross-sectional online and telephone survey of a nationally representative sample of older adults (aged 50–80 years) in the US, this study examined the prevalence of ultra-processed food addiction (UPFA) in older US adults and its assoc…

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ACMT Highlights Episode 67: Psychedelics and Palliative Medicine 9:39

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In this episode Dr. Gillian Beauchamp sits down with Dr. Benjamin Hatten to discuss the potential role of psychedelics in palliative care medicine. Specifically data that shows improved outcomes in individuals who experience psychological stress related to a terminal or life limiting illness that is refractory to more traditional treatments such as…

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Ian Fee's Wild Ride to Sobriety 27:22

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After losing everything due to overdrinking from a very young age, Ian Fee reached a breaking point and began his journey to reclaim his life. Today, Ian is a successful author, entrepreneur, and the creator of Make It Great (MIG). Proudly sober since 2017, he has dedicated himself to personal growth, family, and living a life of purpose and clarit…

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Lead: Alcohol Consumption Per Capita and Suicide: A Meta-Analysis 5:08

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Alcohol Consumption Per Capita and Suicide: A Meta-Analysis JAMA Network Open This meta-analysis that included 13 studies assessed if alcohol consumption per capita is associated with suicide mortality and, if so, does the association differ by sex. Researchers found that a 1-L increase in alcohol consumption per capita was associated with a 3.59% …

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From Navy SEAL to Recovery Advocate Dr Tony Dice 37:58

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Dr. Tony Dice, CEO of Bishop & Dice Defense LLC, empowers veterans, law enforcement, and first responders to overcome trauma and reclaim their lives. As a Navy SEAL, therapist, paramedic, and firefighter, he's lived at the extremes of chaos and control—from overseas deployments to firefighting, from decorated service to deep meth addiction. His roc…

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Lead: Measures of General Intelligence and Risk for Alcohol Use Disorder 7:14

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Measures of General Intelligence and Risk for Alcohol Use Disorder JAMA Psychiatry This male Swedish cohort study that included 573,855 participants assessed if there is an association between IQ and risk for alcohol use disorder, and if so, what is the nature of this association. It found that IQ at age 18 years was associated with subsequent alco…

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Lead: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Playbook 7:12

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Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Playbook Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) The AHRQ Integration Academy developed the Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Playbook as a practical guide for providing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and immediate care for patients with OUD in primary care and other ambulatory care settin…

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Ernesto Bascolo, Marcia Castro and Cristian Herrera on their Resilience in Primary Health Care Commission 30:10

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In this episode, our editor-in-chief Taissa Vila talks to Dr. Ernesto Bascolo (PAHO), Dr. Marcia Castro (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health), and Dr. Cristian Herrera (World Bank) about their Commission report on primary health care resilience in Latin America and the Caribbean. They discuss the goals, achievements, and next steps of the Com…

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Eric Zimmer Feeding the Wolf 31:57

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He was homeless, struggling with addiction, and sick. Now, Eric Zimmer is the author, teacher, and host behind the massive hit podcast, The One You Feed (with over 50 million downloads!), exploring the secrets to a meaningful life. In this powerful episode, Eric doesn't just share his inspiring personal story of recovery from addiction and hepatiti…

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Camilla Rosan on the COS-P perinatal mental health intervention 33:37

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Kimber King, Tj Thompson and Dr. Ruchi Shah, SafeSpot Hotline: Virtual Spotting and Real-Time Overdose Prevention 54:00

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SafeSpot Overdose Prevention Hotline provides free, 24/7 virtual spotting services to people who use drugs alone. Born out of the grassroots Never Use Alone Massachusetts line, SafeSpot has evolved into a nationally recognized program housed at Boston Medical Center. In this episode, host Dr. Ruchi Shah speaks with Kimber King and TJ Thompson about…

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Beth McDonough from Breaking News to Breaking the Bonds of Addiction 42:47

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Beth McDonough lost her career, her reputation, and her freedom. After two DUIs and being exposed by her own news station, this former television personality hit rock bottom. But that's not where her story ends. In this powerful episode, Beth shares the raw, honest truth from her new memoir, Standby. Learn exactly how she faced down addiction and c…

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Lead: Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Lactation 7:06

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Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Lactation American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug under U.S. federal law. With increasing social acceptability, accessibility, and legalization in many states, the prevalence of cannabis use among pregnant and lactating individuals has increased significantl…

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Alexis Pleus Turning a Mother's Heartbreak into Action 26:13

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When Alexis Pleus, a civil engineer and dedicated educator, lost her son Jeff to a heroin overdose, she discovered that everything she'd been taught about addiction was wrong. This devastating truth ignited a new mission. In this powerful episode, Alexis, founder of Truth Pharm, shares her journey from grief to advocacy. She reveals the false dogma…

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Lead: Contingency Management for Stimulant Use Disorder and Association With Mortality: A Cohort Study 6:47

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Contingency Management for Stimulant Use Disorder and Association With Mortality: A Cohort Study American Journal of Psychiatry This national retrospective cohort study found that veterans with stimulant use disorder who received contingency management (CM) were 41% less likely to die in the year following treatment initiation relative to matched c…

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Trauma in the Rural Setting - Episode 34 22:38

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In this episode, we look at Trauma in the Rural setting which makes it an important modifier in the ACEM fellowship exams. We talk about the initial resuscitation, preparation and actions. We then include a bit of bread and butter MTP and throw in a discussion on how you would transport a patient like this to a major centre. We also discus briefly …

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Transition to Extended-release Buprenorphine Injectable Within Seven Days for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: A Scoping Narrative 26:02

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Dr. Pouya Azar stops by the show to talk about his recent article Transition to Extended-release Buprenorphine Injectable Within Seven Days for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: A Scoping Narrative. He discusses the potential benefits of transitioning patients with opioid use disorder from traditional to extended-release or long-acting buprenorphine w…

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Annick Bórquez and Alicia Harvey-Vera on methadone shortage in Mexico 35:32

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We discuss the impact of methadone shortage on people who use opioids in Tijuana, Mexico, following the publication of a qualitative study on this topic in our September issue. Our senior editor Orison Woolcott spoke with Annick Bórquez, associate professor at University of California San Diego, California, USA, and Alicia Harvey-Vera, researcher a…

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Dr. Emily Skogrand, Dr. Mike Winer and Dr. Honora Englander, Methadone Outside of an OTP: Meeting People Where They Are 38:14

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Medications methadone and buprenorphine – are the most effective treatments for opioid use disorder. Decades of evidence show that they treat acute withdrawal and cravings, improve quality of life, reduce risk for HIV and hepatitis C, reduce overdose, and reduce risk of drug-related and all-cause mortality. Yet in the US, fewer than 1 in 5 people w…

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Sarah Hornbuckle Armoring Teens with Truth about Drugs 35:08

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For years, Sarah Hornbuckle lived through the hidden struggles of addiction and domestic violence. Then, in 2016, she found her way into recovery and never looked back. Now, as a certified Peer Support Specialist and a leader at the Hornbuckle Foundation, she's dedicated to lighting a fire for recovery in others. The Hornbuckle Foundation has award…

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Juan Carlos Bazo Alvarez and Claudia Cooper on antipsychotics and dementia 27:57

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People living with dementia often have behavioural and psychiatric symptoms, such as agitation, and when these are severe, antipsychotics can be prescribed. Guidelines recommend prescribing antipsychotics at the lowest possible dose for the shortest possible time, but does this really happen in practice? Juan Carlos Bazo Alvarez and Claudia Cooper'…

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Lead: Machine learning– and multilayer molecular network–assisted screening hunts fentanyl compound 8:02

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Machine learning– and multilayer molecular network–assisted screening hunts fentanyl compounds Science Advances Fentanyl and its analogs are a global concern, making their accurate identification essential for public health. This article introduces Fentanyl-Hunter, a screening platform that uses a machine learning classifier and multilayer molecula…

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From Heroin Addiction & Incarceration to Faith-Based Recovery | An Addiction Recovery Story 33:08

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This addiction recovery story follows Deonte's transformation from heroin addiction, incarceration, and gang involvement to becoming a peer recovery coach. After multiple stints in prison and a near rock bottom moment involving substance use and lifestyle exhaustion, Deonte shares how MAT (Suboxone), faith, and fatherhood helped him reclaim his lif…