American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Lead: Association of Daily Doses of Buprenorphine With Urgent Health Care Utilization
Lead: Association of Daily Doses of Buprenorphine With Urgent Health Care Utilization
Lead: Association of Daily Doses of Buprenorphine With Urgent Health Care Utilization
Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Explore how higher buprenorphine doses reduce healthcare visits, plus studies on alcohol's impact on heart health, drug-related deaths in Scotland, and more.
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Episode Overview
- Higher buprenorphine doses reduce acute healthcare visits.
- Excessive alcohol intake linked to heart arrhythmias.
- Poly-drug use driving drug-related deaths in Scotland.
- Snus may help reduce smoking-related mortality.
- Substance use stigma intersects with racial stigma.
Higher doses of buprenorphine had significantly lower rates of acute care utilisation than FDA-recommended doses
In this episode of 'This Week in Addiction Medicine from ASAM', you'll dive into the intriguing world of addiction medicine, featuring a comprehensive analysis of various studies. The lead story examines a cross-sectional study from JAMA Network Open, which explores how higher doses of buprenorphine can significantly reduce acute healthcare utilisation for individuals with opioid use disorder. Imagine having fewer emergency visits just by adjusting medication doses - that’s the essence of this discussion.
The episode also delves into the Munich Brew 2 study, revealing how excessive alcohol intake can trigger arrhythmias in young adults. If you've ever wondered about the impact of binge drinking on your heart, this segment will be an eye-opener. The podcast then shifts focus to Scotland, where a systematic review highlights the alarming rise in drug-related deaths linked to gabapentinoids and etizolam.
You’ll find out why these substances are becoming a growing concern and how poly-drug use is exacerbating the issue. Moving on, there's an insightful piece on snus - a Swedish oral tobacco - and its role in reducing smoking-related mortality. This might make you rethink traditional tobacco cessation methods. Lastly, the episode touches on the intersection of substance use stigma and anti-Black racial stigma, providing a nuanced look at how these factors affect treatment and recovery outcomes.
The host, Zach Caruso, presents these complex topics with clarity and empathy, making it easier for anyone to grasp the critical issues at hand. Whether you're a healthcare professional or someone interested in addiction medicine, this episode offers valuable insights and practical takeaways. So why should you tune in? Because understanding these studies could make a real difference in how we approach addiction treatment and support those in recovery.