Sonya Del Tredici and John Keenan
Sonya Del Tredici and John Keenan
3. Opioid Tapering and Overdoses and Mental Health Crises
3. Opioid Tapering and Overdoses and Mental Health Crises
3. Opioid Tapering and Overdoses and Mental Health Crises
Tuesday 2nd August 2022
Drs. Keenan and Del Tredici explore opioid tapering risks and benefits, offering practical advice on buprenorphine prescribing in addiction medicine.
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Sonya Del Tredici and John Keenan
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Get the buttons here!Opioid Tapering: Risks, Benefits, and Practical Advice for Doctors
I feel bad for patients who are in this situation. And actually I've had a lot of patients very happy that I've told them: I can get you off this and your pain will be the same and you'll feel at the end, you'll have less constipation and maybe feel more awake, and we'll do this together and it'll work out.
When it comes to managing long-term, high-dose opioid use, the stakes are incredibly high. In this episode of the 'Addiction Medicine Journal Club', Dr. John Keenan and Dr. Sonya Del Tredici tackle this critical issue head-on. They dive into recent research examining the risks and benefits of opioid tapering, particularly focusing on how it can impact mental health and the potential for overdoses.
This isn't just a dry academic discussion; both doctors bring their real-world experience as primary care physicians to the table, making the conversation relatable and practical. Ever wondered how to get your DEA waiver to prescribe buprenorphine in just five minutes? They've got you covered with step-by-step guidance that could be a game-changer for your practice. The episode also underscores the importance of individualized care, cautioning against a one-size-fits-all approach to opioid tapering.
With a mix of personal anecdotes and professional insights, Dr. Keenan and Dr. Del Tredici stress the need for more comprehensive addiction medicine education and harm reduction strategies. If you're a healthcare professional grappling with the complexities of addiction treatment or simply interested in the latest research, this episode offers valuable takeaways that could make a real difference in patient care.