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 us...
Nov 17, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 23
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 ama...
Nov 17, 2025•58 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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 ...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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 pr...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 19
From Recreational Use to Possible Therapeutic Interventions Learn 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 ...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Maximize your treatment of alcohol-associated liver disease. Learn how to evaluate liver disease in patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD), choose AUD medications that are safe and effective, and identify patients who may be eligible for early liver transplantation. We’re joined by Dr. Lamia Haque, @lykhaque ( Yale School of Medicine ). 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 ...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Spark your learning! We cover clinical pearls from graduating addiction medicine fellows by covering ACAAM’s annual lighting round presentation. Learn about tianeptine, buprenorphine starts in patients with acute hepatitis, vaccinations for persons who inject drugs, and more! 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 ! Listening to this episode and comp...
Aug 01, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Expand your practice to include wound care for xylazine-related wounds and learn how to talk to your patients about harm reduction for xylazine. We are joined by Dr. Raagini Jawa ( @Raaginizzle , UPMC ) and Tehya Johnson, NP ( @TehyaRJohnson , Boston Health Care for the Homeles s). 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...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 15
OTP yea you know me Make methadone a part of your practice. Learn how the methadone system in the US works and how you can play an active role in improving care for people with opioid use disorder treated with methadone. We’re joined by Dr. Ruth Potee @DrRuthPotee ( website ) and Dr. David Frank @highway_dave We are thrilled to produce Season 3 with support and partnership from The American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (ACAAM) ! Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.o...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Keep saving lives by prescribing methadone and buprenorphine. Learn how initiations of each have changed in the era of high-potency synthetic opioids (HPSOs) like fentanyl and how to continue to provide person-centered care to people with opioid use disorder. We’re joined by Dr Melissa Weimer, @DrMelissaWeimer ( Yale University ). This episode is in honor of National Addiction Treatment Week (treataddictionsavelives.org) . Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! By listening to ...
Oct 17, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Prevent opioid overdoses in your community! We discuss opioid overdose prevention and treatment so you can counsel patients who use substances on ways to decrease their risk of overdose. We discuss optimal ways to respond to hospital overdoses, ideal doses of naloxone, and how to monitor a patient experiencing an overdose clinically. We’re joined by Dr. Alex Walley, MD MsC @AlexanderWalley ( Boston University School of Medicine ). Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! By ...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 12
Accelerate your knowledge on low-dose buprenorphine starts for individuals with opioid use disorder. We cover the physiology of how low-dose starts work, different 4-7 day protocols, and how to troubleshoot challenges patients may face. We’re joined by Dr. Eleasa Sokolski, MD ( Oregon Health and Sciences University ) and Amelia Goff, MSN, FNP ( Oregon Health and Sciences University ). Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! By listening to this episode and completing CME, t...
Sep 14, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Gain insight into how racialized US drug policies, the War on Drugs, and media portrayals of substance use impact our patients in ongoing ways. Learn how you can take action and intentionally promote equity as a clinician! We’re joined by Dr Myra Mathis, @DrMyraMathis ( University of Rochester Medical Center ) Claim free 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 u...
Sep 07, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Learn about long-acting injectable (LAI) buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder with Dr. Ken Lee , an addiction medicine provider in Canada. We go over the basics of using LAI buprenorphine, tips and tricks for troubleshooting with patients as well as newer protocols that Dr. Lee and his colleagues use. Claim free 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 su...
Aug 31, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Jumpstart your knowledge on how to counsel patients in primary care to help decrease their risk of returning to substance use! Learn how to help patients identify triggers, develop plans on how to navigate high-risk situations & so much more! We are joined by psychologist Dr. Eve Lasswell PsyD at the University of California San Diego ! Claim free 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 ...
Aug 24, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Interpret urine drug tests (UDT) like a toxicologist! Learn how to approach interpreting positive opiates, opioids, and benzodiazepines in UDT. We discuss the nuances of interpreting UDT, false positives, and how to counsel a patient prior to ordering the test. We’re joined by Dr. Timothy Weigand @TwToxMD ( University of Rochester Medical Cente r). Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! By listening to this episode and completing CME, this can be used to count towards the ...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Learn to take a trauma-informed criminal legal history, tailor your MOUD prescribing to meet the needs of patients impacted by the criminal legal system, and advocate for high-quality care in the carceral system and the community. We’re joined by Dr. Lisa Puglisi, @pugleesa ( Yale University ) Claim free 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 educ...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Distill the management of inpatient alcohol withdrawal down to its core with Dr. Shawn Cohen ( @ShawnCohen_MD , Yale University ). This episode is full of practical pearls, and we discuss the ins and outs of managing alcohol withdrawal in the hospital setting. Learn how to triage patients in the hospital, which benzodiazepines to select, the pathophysiology of alcohol withdrawal, and phenobarbital for the management of alcohol withdrawal. Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.o...
Aug 03, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Crush chronic pain with buprenorphine. Learn how to assess chronic pain and opioid use disorder (OUD) in patients on long-term opioid therapy, when to consider buprenorphine, and how to make the switch. We’re joined by addiction medicine and pain management expert, Dr. William Becker ( Yale School of Medicine ). Claim free 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...
Jul 27, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Bring some heart to the care of people with IDU-IE. Learn how to provide person-centered care addressing both the acute infection and SUD and when/how to advocate for surgical treatment. We’re joined by Dr. Ayesha Appa @AyeshaAppaMD , ( UCSF ) Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org !...
Jul 20, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Manage opioid use disorder in pregnancy. Learn how to counsel patients about the importance of medication and medication options, how to think about neonatal abstinence syndrome and recommendations for the postpartum period. We are joined by Dr. Mishka Terplan, on Twitter @do_less_harm (Friends Research Institute). Segments Intro, disclaimer: 0:00 Guest bio: 3:00 Case from Kashlak: 5:28 Opioid Use in Pregnancy: 6:17 Approach to a patient: 12:21 Medication Options for OUD During Pregnancy: 13:09 ...
Jul 14, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Put on your Primary Care Cat-Hat We are thrilled to be back to kick off season 2! Carolyn Chan, MD ( @CarolynAChan ) soon to be at the University of Cincinnati, Shawn Cohen MD ( @ShawnCohen_MD ) at Yale University , Kenneth Morford MD at Yale University, and Natalie Stahl MD ( @NanouTheNomad ) at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center are back and on this episode, they answer burning questions submitted by listeners. We cover topics such as targeted naltrexone, increasing buprenorphine doses, tre...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Tackle smoking cessation by offering your patients evidence-based treatment options. We discuss pharmacotherapy, mindfulness, and practical tips on how to manage short-acting nicotine replacement therapy to help your patient stop smoking. We are joined by Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos from Hopkins ( @Panagis21 ).
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Integrate motivational interviewing into your busy practice, and learn the basic principles of cognitive behavioral therapy. This episode highlights common psychosocial interventions for individuals with substance use disorders. After this episode, you will feel empowered to connect patients to these evidence-based resources. We’re joined by Dr. Carla Marienfeld, MD from UCSD , @DrMarienfeld who gives us practical ways to counsel patients on these interventions, as well as bring them into the bu...
Sep 08, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Partner with your patients to address cannabis use disorder. Learn how to talk through someone's motivations for cannabis use, treat cannabis withdrawal, address cannabis use disorder, and the eternal importance of harm reduction in cannabis use. Dr. Deepika Slawek @DeepikaSlawekMD ( Einstein Medicine Bio ) joins us on this can't miss episode!
Sep 01, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Challenge stigmatizing terms and level up your patient-centered language! Learn how to create an inviting environment to discuss substance use and substance use disorders (SUDs), how our word choices directly affect patient care and a three-step approach to taking a comprehensive SUD History. Let’s RIP-TEAR it up with our expert, Dr. Jeanette Tetrault from Yale University ( @jtetrault17 )....
Aug 25, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
With this buprenor-FINE episode, you’ll become a master at office-based treatment of opioid use disorder with buprenorphine. We’ll cover the efficacy of buprenorphine, a guide to starting it, and what to think about when continuing therapy in a person-centered way. We’re joined by Dr Christine Soran, ( UCSF ) the medical director of the oldest buprenorphine clinic in the country - The OBIC in San Francisco.
Aug 18, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Decrease your anxiety managing sedative-hypnotic use disorders! By the end of this episode, you will have practical tips on how to discuss benzodiazepine use, plan a taper, and support your patient throughout the process. We’re joined by Dr. Ximena Levander, @XimenaLevander ( OHSU ).
Aug 11, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Amp up your learning on stimulant use disorder! We are joined by Dr. Paxton Bach ( @PaxBach ) who is the Co-Medical Director for the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use and Director of their Clinical Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program. We discuss commonly used stimulants, how to recognize when someone is “overamping,” different treatment options, and so much more!
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 5