In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Stephen Taylor welcomes Dr. Marc Fishman for an insightful conversation on improving engagement and retention of youth in medication treatment for opioid use disorder (MOUD). They examine the unique challenges young people face and present developmentally informed strategies—including prevention, family involvement, and assertive outreach. The discussion highlights the importance of a medication-first approach and building partnerships with schools an...
Jun 09, 2025•33 min•Ep. 16
EP 04 🎙 Special Series: ASAM's 56th Annual Conference This episode is part of a special four-part series spotlighting key sessions from ASAM’s 56th Annual Conference. In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar is joined by Drs. Sarah Wakeman and Joshua Lee to review the most influential addiction medicine publications of 2024–2025. They discuss the criteria used to identify high-impact papers, highlight key findings, and expl...
May 26, 2025•33 min•Ep. 15
EP 03 🎙 Special Series: ASAM's 56th Annual Conference This episode is part of a special four-part series spotlighting key sessions from ASAM’s 56th Annual Conference. In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar is joined by Drs. Rachel Haroz, Bill Soares, and Ryan McCormack to discuss their session, Methadone Initiation for Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department. The episode covers implementation strategies, regulator...
May 19, 2025•28 min•Ep. 14
EP 02 🎙 Special Series: ASAM's 56th Annual Conference This episode is part of a special four-part series spotlighting key sessions from ASAM’s 56th Annual Conference. In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Stephen Taylor is joined by Drs. Jeanmarie Perrone and Alaina Steck to explore key insights from their session, Emerging Illicit Substances: What Clinicians Need to Know. The conversation covers emerging drugs of concern, clinical challenges, and...
May 12, 2025•17 min•Ep. 13
EP 01 🎙 Special Series: ASAM's 56th Annual Conference This episode is part of a special four-part series spotlighting key sessions from ASAM’s 56th Annual Conference. In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar welcomes Dr. Itai Danovitch to explore highlights from his session, Hospitals as a Frontline for Addiction: Lessons from the START Study. They’ll discuss the pivotal role hospitals play in identifying and treating substance use disorders, drawing on insights a...
May 05, 2025•27 min•Ep. 12
In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Stephen Taylor and Dr. Tessa Steel explore the management of alcohol withdrawal in ambulatory, hospital-based, and ED-initiated care settings. They discuss best practices, risk stratification, medication strategies, and emerging approaches to support effective withdrawal management. ----more---- Have an idea for a future episode? Share it with us at [email protected] . Host Stephen M. Taylor, MD, MPH, DFAPA, DFASAM Dr. Stephen M. Taylor is ASAM’s Pre...
Apr 28, 2025•29 min•Ep. 11
In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Stephen Taylor and Dr. Melissa Weimer revisit the fundamentals of alcohol use disorder (AUD), discussing medications like acamprosate, disulfiram, naltrexone, topiramate, and others and how to support various treatment goals, whether that means reducing use or achieving abstinence. ----more---- Have an idea for a future episode? Share it with us at [email protected] . Host Stephen M. Taylor, MD, MPH, DFAPA, DFASAM Dr. Stephen M. Taylor is ASAM’s Pres...
Apr 14, 2025•38 min•Ep. 10
In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Peter Selby and Dr. Emily Brunner explore The Joint Clinical Practice Guideline on Benzodiazepine Tapering: Considerations When Benzodiazepine Risks Outweigh Benefits. They discuss key recommendations and best practices for tapering benzodiazepines safely and effectively. Additional topics include the risks and benefits of tapering, common withdrawal symptoms, strategies to support patients while minimizing new dependencies, and navigating patient res...
Mar 31, 2025•28 min•Ep. 9
In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Stephen Taylor and Dr. Brent Boyett explore the potential of ketamine in addiction treatment. They discuss its history, mechanism of action, current research, clinical applications, risks, and future outlook. The episode offers valuable insights into ketamine’s role in addiction treatment while considering safety and its impact within the biopsychosocial-spiritual model. ----more---- Have an idea for a future episode? Share it with us at education@asa...
Mar 17, 2025•35 min•Ep. 8
EP 01 🎙 Special Series: Advances in Buprenorphine Education This episode is part of a special series on improving hospital and clinic-based buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder. In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Stephen Holt is joined by addiction medicine experts Dr. Carolyn Chan and Dr. Shawn Cohen. They explore key challenges and solutions in ensuring continuity of care for patients receiving medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) during discharge from skilled nursin...
Mar 03, 2025•28 min•Ep. 4
EP 04 🎙 Special Series: Advances in Buprenorphine Education This episode is part of a special series on improving hospital and clinic-based buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder. In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Carolyn Chan and Dr. Shawn Cohen welcome addiction medicine expert Dr. Marlene Martin. With extensive experience in helping care teams navigate the complexities of in-hospital substance use, Dr. Martin provides insights on how hospital-based providers can effective...
Mar 03, 2025•31 min•Ep. 7
EP 02 🎙 Special Series: Advances in Buprenorphine Education This episode is part of a special series on improving hospital and clinic-based buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder. In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Shawn Cohen is joined by addiction medicine experts Dr. Carolyn Chan and Dr. Stephen Holt. Together, they explore effective strategies for managing unstable patients and creating realistic follow-up plans that prioritize patient engagement and continuity of care. -...
Mar 03, 2025•28 min•Ep. 5
EP 03 🎙 Special Series: Advances in Buprenorphine Education This episode is part of a special series on improving hospital and clinic-based buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder. In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Stephen Holt and Dr. Shawn Cohen welcome addiction medicine expert Dr. Catherine Trimbur. They explore the delicate balance between protecting patient confidentiality and fulfilling legal responsibilities when responding to requests from parole officers, child welf...
Mar 03, 2025•37 min•Ep. 6
In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Peter Selby and Dr. Nancy Rigotti explore current and emerging strategies for treating tobacco use disorder (TUD). They discuss the latest pharmacological interventions, behavioral approaches, harm reduction strategies, and the evolving role of e-cigarettes in smoking cessation. ----more---- Have an idea for a future episode? Share it with us at [email protected] . Host Peter Selby, MBBS, CCFP(AM), FCFP, FASAM Dr. Peter Selby is a Senior Scientist an...
Feb 17, 2025•25 min•Ep. 3
In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Stephen Taylor and Dr. Brian Hurley discuss the complexities of stimulant use disorder (StUD). Topics include challenges in managing StUD without FDA-approved medications, the impact of socioeconomic and cultural factors, and practical insights from the ASAM/AAAP guidelines. ----more---- Have an idea for a future episode? Share it with us at [email protected] . Host Stephen M. Taylor, MD, MPH, DFAPA, DFASAM Dr. Stephen M. Taylor is ASAM’s President-E...
Feb 03, 2025•32 min•Ep. 2
In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Stephen Taylor hosts Dr. Stephanie Weiss from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to explore the potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA), particularly semaglutide, in treating alcohol use disorder. They discuss the underlying science, current research, and the challenges and implications of integrating these innovative treatments into addiction care. ----more---- Have an idea for a future episode? Share it with us at [email protected] ...
Jan 22, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1
