The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast
The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast helps clinicians improve their care for patients with substance use disorders. Through expert interviews, hosts Carolyn Chan, Shawn Cohen, Kenny Morford, and Natalie Stahl demystify common addiction medicine topics, reduce stigma, and encourage advocacy for people who use substances. The mini-series covers diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of a range of substance use disorders. Listeners can earn CME through VCU, contributing toward the DEA 8-hour training requirement. Seasons 2 and 3 are produced with support from the American College of Academic Addiction Medicine.
Episodes
S3 Ep26: #536 Q&Apalooza: Your Addiction Questions Answered!
This episode explores complex questions around addiction treatment from our audience, including the off-label use of GLPs for SUDs, the nuances of naloxone, and managing high-dose methadone in hospital settings. Experts Drs. Shawn Cohen and Zina Huxley-Reicher, in addition to the co-hosts Drs. Carolyn Chan and Era Kryzhanovskaya share insights, resources, and practical tips for clinicians navigat
S3 Ep25: #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 requireme
S3 Ep24: #528 Hospital Addiction Medicine 3.0 with Dr. Maggie Lowenstein
Become the Medetomi-Dean of AdmissionsStep 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 listeni
S2 Ep23: #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
S2 Ep22: #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
S2 Ep21: #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
S2 Ep20: #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 us
S2 Ep19: #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
S2 Ep18: #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 partnersh
S2 Ep17: #28 Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease with Dr. Lamia Haque Helping Patients Liver Longer
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 partners
S2 Ep16: #27- Recap: ACAAM Lightning Round
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
S2 Ep15: #26 Addressing adulterants (xylazine) in the drug supply with Dr. Raagini Jawa and Tehya Johnson, NP
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 Homeless). We are thrilled to produce Season 3 with support and partnership from The American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (
S2 Ep14: #25 Methadone in the Clinic with Dr Ruth Potee and Dr David Frank
OTP yea you know meMake 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
S2 Ep13: #24 Treating OUD in the Fentanyl Era: ASAM Treatment Week with Dr. Melissa Weimer
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 (treata
S2 Ep12: #23 Opioid Overdose Treatment and Prevention with Dr. Alex Walley
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 (Bosto
S2 Ep11: #22 Low Key Pearls for Low Dose Bup With Amelia Goff FNP and Eleasa Sokolski, MD
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 f
S2 Ep10: #21 Racism and Inequities in Addiction Medicine with Dr. Myra Mathis
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 an
S2 Ep9: #20 Extending Knowledge of LAI Buprenorphine with Dr. Ken Lee
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 th
S2 Ep8: #19 Return to Use Prevention Counseling with Dr. Eve Lasswell, PsyD
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
S2 Ep7: #18 Urine Drug Testing with Dr. Timothy Wiegand
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 Center).Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhe
S2 Ep6: #17 Caring for People with Criminal Legal Involvement and SUDs with Dr. Lisa Puglisi
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
S2 Ep5: #16 Distilling Inpatient Alcohol Withdrawal with Dr. Shawn Cohen
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 f
S2 Ep4: #15 Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain with Dr. Will Becker
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 episod
S2 Ep3: #14 Getting to the Heart of Injection Drug Use Associated Infectious Endocarditis with Dr. Ayesha Appa
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!
S2 Ep2: #13 What to Expect: Managing Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy with Dr. Terplan
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
S2 Ep1: #12 Listener Q & A on Substance Use Disorders
Put on your Primary Care Cat-HatWe 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
S1 Ep11: #11 Smoking Cessation: It’s Not a Drag with Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos
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).
S1 Ep10: #10 The ABCs of CBT: Psychosocial Interventions 101 with Dr. Carla Marienfeld
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 gi
S1 Ep9: #9 A Joint Conversation: Cannabis Use Disorder with Dr Deepika Slawek
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!
S1 Ep8: #8 Back to Basics: A Stigma-Free History with Dr. Jeanette Tetrault
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).
S1 Ep7: #7 Do the OBOT: Buprenorphine for OUD in the Clinic with Dr. Christy Soran
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 Fr
S1 Ep6: #6 Get Hip to Sedative-Hypnotic Use Disorders with Dr. Ximena Levander
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).
S1 Ep5: #5 Amp Up Your Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorder with Dr. Paxton Bach
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!
S1 Ep4: #4 Wrapping Our Heads Around Alcohol Use Disorder Meds w/Dr. Alyssa Peterkin
Get comfortable treating alcohol use disorder (AUD). In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis of AUD strategies to help patients develop therapeutic goals and options for pharmacotherapy. We are joined for this episode by Dr. Alyssa Peterkin (BU), an internal medicine and addiction medicine physician who encourages us to venture into offering pharmacotherapy for AUD as it is vastly undertreated.
S1 Ep3: #3 Harm Reduction: Partnering with Patients w/Dr. Kim Sue
Step up harm reduction strategies in your clinical practice! We discuss partnering with patients who use substances and methods to keep patients safe and healthy. Dr. Kim Sue (@DrKimSue, Yale University), the National Harm Reduction Coalition Medical Director, joins us. We discuss safer injection practices, stimulants, alcohol, nicotine use, and more!
S1 Ep2: #2 Get in the Spirit of Ambulatory Alcohol Withdrawal
Master the management of ambulatory alcohol withdrawal! We discuss the pathophysiology of alcohol withdrawal as well as the triage and treatment of this disease in the ambulatory setting. We’re joined by our bird-loving guest Dr. Stephen Holt (Yale University), an addiction medicine and internal medicine doc who teaches us a set of practical pearls that you won’t want to miss out on!
S1 Ep1: #1 Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder - Find Your Rage with Dr. Ruth Potee
Supercharge your knowledge on using methadone for the treatment of opioid use disorder! We discuss treatment goals, and how to start or continue methadone in the hospital. We’re joined by guest Dr Ruth Potee, addiction medicine physician, full-scope family medicine doc, feminist, and expert composter. She inspires us to be strong advocates for our patients.
S1 Ep1: Trailer - The Cursbiders Addiction Medicine
Curbsiders Addiction Medicine is THE podcast for all things addiction medicine. This series will discuss the ins and outs of caring for patients who have substance use disorders. We want to reduce the stigma around substance use as well as myth-bust and demystify common addiction medicine topics. We use expert interviews to cover core addiction med topics such as harm reduction, stimulant use diso
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