Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD
Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD
Buprenorphine Monotherapy ”The Great Debate”
Buprenorphine Monotherapy ”The Great Debate”
Buprenorphine Monotherapy ”The Great Debate”
Tuesday 14th June 2022
Join Drs. Petersen and Cook as they debate buprenorphine monotherapy vs dual therapy for opioid use disorder, discussing benefits, risks, and guidelines.
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Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD
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Get the buttons here!Buprenorphine Monotherapy vs Dual Therapy: A Closer Look at Opioid Treatment Options
Emergency department availability of buprenorphine is key... we must provide this medication.
Are you curious about the best ways to treat opioid use disorder? This episode of 'The Addiction Files' dives into the heated debate between buprenorphine monotherapy and dual therapy. Hosted by Drs. Darlene Petersen and Paula Cook, the discussion kicks off with a comparison of buprenorphine/naloxone versus buprenorphine alone, examining how the presence of naloxone impacts drug absorption. The hosts don’t shy away from the tough questions.
They weigh the pros and cons of naloxone in buprenorphine products, including its role in reducing drug diversion and abuse. But it's not just about the medication; Drs. Petersen and Cook emphasize the necessity of close monitoring and psychosocial support for patients. No single medication is a magic bullet for addiction, after all. The episode also touches on an important topic for expecting mothers: Which medication is safer during pregnancy?
While methadone has been the go-to, recent studies suggest that buprenorphine might offer benefits like shorter hospital stays and reduced neonatal abstinence syndrome. Throughout the episode, the hosts stress the need for evidence-based education and clinical pearls, especially for primary care providers who are often on the front lines of addiction treatment. Dr. Petersen highlights the crucial role of emergency departments in providing buprenorphine, stating, "Emergency department availability of buprenorphine is key... we must provide this medication".
If you're a medical professional or someone interested in the latest updates in addiction medicine, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Tune in to understand more about these treatment options and their implications.