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In this episode, Dr. David L. Pennington, Ph.D. and Dr. David R. Gastfriend, M.D., DFASAM dive into the U.S. substance use crisis, focusing on assessments, data standards, and key performance indicators. Learn how the ASAM Criteria and ASAM CONTINUUM are transforming addiction treatment through multidimensional assessments and technology integration. Discover the evolving trends in substance use, barriers to treatment, and the role of digital health tools in bridging care gaps. Hear success stories and challenges in implementing these systems and explore future opportunities for digital solutions in mental health care. Join us to uncover meaningful measures that enhance treatment outcomes and patient well-being.What You'll LearnThe significance of the ASAM Criteria for addiction treatment.How substance use trends have evolved and current statistics.Barriers to SUD treatment and how technology aims to overcome them.Strategies for implementing and promoting ASAM CONTINUUM.Success stories and challenges in integrating these systems.Future opportunities for digital health solutions in addiction treatment.MODERATOR: Dr. David L. Pennington, Ph.D.CEO & Clinical Psychologist, Melantha Health Psychology Consulting, PC.Bio: Dr. David L. Pennington, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist, practicing clinician, and CEO of Melantha Health Psychology Consulting, a firm dedicated to advancing mental health innovation. With extensive experience in both clinical practice and research, he specializes in developing digital health interventions for opioid use disorder and other substance use challenges. His work integrates cognitive neuroscience, evidence-based psychotherapy, and digital technology to create practical solutions that enhance treatment outcomes and patient well-being. As a trusted science advisor and educator, Dr. Pennington is committed to bridging the gap between academic research and real-world application, and he brings his hands-on clinical experience to the Chime opioid network podcast to illuminate emerging trends in addiction treatment and mental health care.GUEST: David R. Gastfriend, M.D., DFASAMCo-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, DynamiCare HealthBio: Dr. Gastfriend is an addiction psychiatrist. At Harvard Medical School, he directed addiction research at Massachusetts General Hospital and was an investigator in the NIDA Cocaine Collaborative Study, NIAAA's COMBINE Study and NIDA's Clinical Trials Network. As Vice President at Alkermes, Inc., he directed scientific publications on Vivitrol in clinical, criminal justice and health economics research. His research led most states to endorse the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria. His 150 scientific publications include the books The ASAM Criteria and Addiction Treatment Matching. His ASAM CONTINUUM – The ASAM Criteria Decision Engine® and ASAM's CO-Triage® tools are being adopted nationwide. In 2016, he co-founded DynamiCare Health, a nationally-scalable technology for Contingency Management and predictive analytics, winning awards from Harvard Business School, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Governor of Ohio, and the New York Times. He has consulted to governments in Belgium, China, Iceland, Israel, Norway, Russia and the U.S.

Ob-Gyn and addiction medicine physician Tricia Wright, MD, MS, DFASAM examines cannabis use during pregnancy, including why pregnant persons might use cannabis, the effects of prenatal exposure, and how to talk with pregnant patients about cannabis use.     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Host Shawn McNeil, MD, is joined by Michelle Lofwall, MD, DFAPA, DFASAM,  a professor in the Department of Behavioral Science and Psychiatry at the University of Kentucky and Medical Director of UK's Robert Straus and First Bridge Clinics, which provide comprehensive OUD treatment within the UK Center on Drug and Alcohol Research. Dr. Lofwall and  her co-authors examined the relationship between the dose in the early stages of treatment and the subsequent risk of death and found some surprising results.   Higher First 30-Day Dose of Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Is Associated With Decreased Mortality   Journal of Addiction Medicine 18(3):p 319-326, 5/6 2024 May-June 2024

Alta DeRoo, MD, MBA, FACOG, DFASAM, joins host, Zach, to talk about her experience in the US Navy (USN) and her path to practicing OBGYN and addiction medicine. She discusses the intersection of general medicine or primary specialty practice and addiction and shares her perspectives on stigma related to addiction. Dr. DeRoo explains the potential challenges of transitioning from active duty to veteran status and how these can sometimes lead to substance use, addiction, or mental health issues. Finally, she shares what inspired (and continues to inspire) her sense of service and offers advice to the next generation of addiction medicine specialists. Dr. DeRoo's father was active-duty Navy when she was born on Midway Island in the South Pacific. A sense of service was branded in her character, and after earning a BA in psychology from Connecticut College, she joined the Navy and served for 24 years. She was selected for combat Naval Aviation and was among the first cohort of women to fly in combat. Dr. DeRoo was the first female in her community of the E2C Hawkeye, a carrier airborne early warning plane. (They have a short cameo in Top Gun, but you would not see Mav flying her plane.) After 8 years of aviation and over 40 combat missions, Dr. DeRoo was awarded a scholarship to attend medical school. After graduating from the University of Florida College of Medicine, she completed residency in OBGYN. She completed several missions, including Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and 5 deployments on the USNS Mercy performing surgeries in Singapore, Vietnam, and the Philippines, and she was the mission commander of a Papua, New Guinea mission. Dr. DeRoo became very aware of the alcohol and drugs that sailors and soldiers used on deployment (for various reasons). Her father was also one of these sailors who eventually developed alcohol use disorder. From his stories and the stories of her shipmates and battle buddies, she became very interested in the science of addiction. Her Commanding Officer at the time allowed her to moonlight at a nearby methadone clinic, which was the beginning of her career in addiction medicine. Dr. DeRoo later became board certified in addiction medicine and practiced both OBGYN and addiction medicine. She retired from the USN to Culpeper, VA, where she started the county's first ever OBOT with their Community Services Board, started treating pregnant women with SUD, and incorporated this into a clinic in her town. Through aggressive naloxone distribution and OUD treatment, they were able to decrease their opioid overdose rate between 2016-2018. It was during this time Dr. DeRoo also became interested in the Virginia Chapter of ASAM. She served as secretary for two years, then president elect in 2020. The only thing that drew her away from serving as president in 2020 was a job opportunity that, to her, was a calling. She was asked to be the medical director of the Betty Ford Center and all California sites. She made dramatic changes there and was promoted to chief medical officer of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and their 16 sites across the US. During this time, she also earned an MBA from the University of Virginia and became a Distinguished Fellow of ASAM.   Virginia Society of Addiction Medicine (VASAM) American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Distinguished Fellows of ASAM (DFASAM) If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. Treatment is available and recovery is possible. Visit ASAM's Patient Resources page for more information. The information shared in this podcast episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or ASAM management.

Petros Levounis, MD, MA, DFASAM, talks with our host, Zach, about why he chose to practice addiction medicine, including an impactful experience at the Betty Ford Center (now Hazelden Betty Ford) as a medical student. He shares his thoughts regarding stigma and his extensive writing about addiction. Dr. Levounis speaks about how his fields of study and interest (including sociology, medicine, mental health, and addiction) intersect and the ways treatment can be both unique to the individual and similar. He shares what motivates him to treat addiction every day and where he sees the field moving in the future. Dr. Levounis offers advice for those who may have a loved one with addiction and to the next generation of addiction providers. Dr. Levounis serves as professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry and associate dean at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He is also the chief of service at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, director of the Northern New Jersey Medication Assisted Treatment Center of Excellence, and immediate past president of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Dr. Levounis came to Rutgers from Columbia University where he served as director of the Addiction Institute of New York from 2002 to 2013. Dr. Levounis is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Stanford University where he studied chemistry and biophysics before receiving his medical education at Stanford University School of Medicine and the Medical College of Pennsylvania. During medical school, he researched the effects of social class on patient-physician relationships in Oxford, England, and received an MA degree in sociology from Stanford. In 1994, he moved to New York City to train in psychiatry at the New York State Psychiatric Institute of Columbia University. He graduated from Columbia earning the National Institute of Mental Health Outstanding Resident Award and went on to complete his fellowship in addiction psychiatry at New York University. Dr. Levounis has written numerous articles, monographs, and book chapters; has lectured extensively on addiction topics throughout the United States and abroad; and has been interviewed by CBS, ABC, NBC, CNN, FOX, The Martha Stewart Radio Show, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, among others. Dr. Levounis has served on the boards of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and the American Board of Addiction Medicine, and from 2005 to 2009 chaired the national Committee on Addiction Treatment of the APA. Dr. Levounis is a Betty Ford Scholar, a recipient of the Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists' Distinguished Service Award and the ASAM Educator of the Year Award, and a distinguished fellow of the APA and ASAM. In 2017, he was elected as an honorary member of the World Psychiatric Association. He is the 2024 recipient of The John P. McGovern Award on Addiction and Society, from ASAM. Dr. Levounis has published fourteen books including the self-help paperback Sober Siblings: How to Help Your Alcoholic Brother or Sister—and Not Lose Yourself; the textbook of Substance Dependence and Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders; Motivational Interviewing for Clinical Practice; The Behavioral Addictions; Becoming Mindful; LGBTQ Mental Health: The Spectrum of Gender and Sexuality; Office-Based Buprenorphine Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder, now in its second edition; and Technological Addictions. Dr. Levounis is currently working on the first textbook of Nature Therapy, which is going to be available in the fall of 2024. His books have been translated into French, German, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Dr. Levounis is married to actor Lukas Hassel and lives in New York City.   Links: American Psychiatric Association (APA) American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. Treatment is available and recovery is possible. Visit ASAM's Patient Resources page for more information. The information shared in this podcast episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or ASAM management.

In this powerful episode, ASAM's 2024 Training Directors Award recipient Dr. Scott Teitelbaum shares his own journey with addiction and recovery. He discusses the importance of compassionate care, addresses stigma around addiction, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing addiction as an illness while also acknowledging the often hurtful behavior associated with it. Dr. Teitelbaum talks about the critical need for early training on addiction, reflects on his life's journey thus far, and offers advice to the next generation of addiction care team members. Dr. Teitelbaum, MD, FAAP, ABPM-ADM, DFASAM, is the Pottash Professor in Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the University of Florida's (UF) College of Medicine, where he serves as vice chair of the Department of Psychiatry, chief of the Division of Addiction Medicine, medical director of the UF Health Florida Recovery Center, and former fellowship director of UF's American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) – Addiction Medicine Fellowship. Originally trained as a board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Teitelbaum later completed fellowships in addiction medicine and child psychiatry at UF. He became medical director of the Florida Recovery Center in 2002, and since then has been involved in the evaluation and/or treatment of more than 5,000 health care providers and other professionals from across the country. Dr. Teitelbaum developed one of the first-ever accredited fellowships in addiction medicine, and his program has trained more addiction medicine fellows than any other program nationwide. In 2016, Dr. Teitelbaum was awarded the Pottash Endowment, allowing for the creation of a research initiative that is focused on addiction medicine and the fight toward recovery. He has been honored on multiple occasions with the Exemplary Teacher Award for his guidance of medical students. In addition to receiving ASAM's 2024 Training Directors Award, Dr. Teitelbaum also received ASAM's Annual Award in 2018.   Links: UF College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) 2024 ASAM Award Recipients Nicole Labor Treat Addiction Save Lives podcast episode   If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. Treatment is available and recovery is possible. Visit ASAM's Patient Resources page for more information. The information shared in this podcast episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or ASAM management.

Our Guests: Michael Baron, MD, MPH, DFASAM, FAPA Medical Director, Tennessee Medical Foundation - Physician's Health Program Chris Bundy, MD, MPH Executive Medical Director, Washington Physicians Health Program Linda Bresnahan Executive Director, Federation of State Physician Health Program This episode tackles the crucial issue of physician recovery and the role of Physician Health Programs (PHPs) in their journey back to safe practice. Terri is joined by a panel of esteemed experts from the Federation of State Physician Health Programs (FSPHP) and leading state PHPs. Together, they delve into the world of PHPs, exploring: The Role of PHPs: We'll hear how the FSPHP supports and connects individual state PHPs, ensuring a nationwide network of support for physicians in need. The PHP Model Explained: Leading PHP directors will provide a comprehensive overview of the PHP model, including referral criteria and the unique approach taken by PHPs compared to traditional disciplinary actions. Safe Return to Work: The panel examines the challenges and considerations for physicians returning to work, particularly in high-risk specialties. Beyond the Core Issues: Our insightful conversation revealed a critical aspect of successful re-entry: clear communication and collaboration between PHPs, hospitals, and diversion specialists. We explore the challenges of each side potentially overlooking crucial information from the other, and how open communication can bridge this gap, ultimately ensuring the best possible outcome for the recovering physician and patient safety. For more information on Drug Diversion mitigation and resources, visit: https://www.rxpert.solutions/ #drugdiversion #hospitalpharmacy #opioidcrisis #hospitalworker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rxpertsolutions/ X: https://twitter.com/rxpertsolutions Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rxpertsolutions Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UwSCi8kBvVVXOBzzBHFP0

For this special episode recorded live at ASAM's Annual Conference, Kelly Ramsey, MD, MPH, MA, FACP, DFASAM, talks about her journey into the field of addiction medicine and how her early experience dispelled myths she previously heard about people who use drugs. She addresses stigma related to addiction, the prevalence of xylazine in the illicit drug supply*, and the need to recognize and treat appropriately polysubstance drug use and overdoses. Dr. Ramsey also discusses her thoughts about the future of addiction medicine and the importance of harm reduction and meeting patients where they are. She shares what she finds enjoyable about attending ASAM's conference and offers words of wisdom to the new generation of addiction medicine providers. Dr. Ramsey is a board-certified internal medicine and addiction medicine physician who has treated substance use disorder since 2004. She worked as medical director of an academic center-based opioid treatment program (OTP) in the South Bronx before working for nearly a decade for a large FQHC in the Hudson Valley where she created and grew a medication for addiction treatment (MAT) program for opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) to 10 sites and 1500 patients. More recently, Dr. Ramsey worked as the chief of medical services at the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), in a policy, regulatory, and clinical role. Dr. Ramsey currently works as an addiction medicine and harm reduction consultant as well as providing low threshold clinical care and clinical supervision in addiction medicine in three drug user health hubs in New York. She has provided expert advice to the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) AIDS Institute and their Office of Drug User Health (ODUH), serving on numerous committees for about 15 years, providing expertise in addiction medicine, harm reduction, HIV care, and HCV care. Dr. Ramsey was the recipient of the New York State Commissioner's Special Recognition Award for contributions to drug user health in NYS in December 2018. She was the Distinguished Contributions to Behavioral Medicine Award Recipient, awarded by the American College of Physicians (ACP) in April 2023. Dr. Ramsey was awarded the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Special Medical Alumni Board Award in October 2023. Dr. Ramsey is the immediate past president of the New York Chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (NYSAM) Board of Directors. In addition, she currently serves as Region I Director, representing NYS, on the national American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Board of Directors. Links: ASAM's Annual Conference information Finding Lifesaving Solutions to a Dangerous Trend American Society of Addiction Medicine   If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. Treatment is available and recovery is possible. Visit ASAM's Patient Resources page for more information. The information shared in this podcast episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.   *The comments in the discussion alluding to 90% of syringes containing xylazine refer to the findings of the following study: The Emerging of Xylazine as a New Drug of Abuse and its Health Consequences among Drug Users in Puerto Rico - PMC (nih.gov).

This episode of the Treat Addiction Save Lives Podcast features Anthony Albanese, MD, DFASAM. ASAM's 2024 Annual Award recipient, Dr. Albanese reflects on personal memories about how he learned about addiction and aspired to be an endoscopist because of video games like Space Invaders and Pacman. Dr. Albanese discusses his approach to medicine, focusing on the mind-body connection. He also talks about the emphasis he places on addiction medicine education and its importance in challenging the stigma, shame, and insecurity around addiction. Dr. Albanese explains his philosophy of "no wrong door" to treatment, how his career has evolved, and what motivates him to continue his work. Finally, Dr. Albanese offers advice to the next generation of addiction medicine specialists. Dr. Albanese is the chief of medicine for the VA Northern California Health Care System. He is also a health sciences clinical professor of medicine and psychiatry at the UC Davis School of Medicine, and a vice chair in the Department of Medicine. He attended college and medical school at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, graduating in 1986. Dr. Albanese did his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology at The St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York (now Mount Sinai West), and hepatology fellowship at the University of Miami. Under the mentorship of the addiction physicians in New York, he worked in the hospital's methadone clinic and detoxification programs. In Miami Beach, Dr. Albanese worked as the co-director of an addiction treatment program. After moving to Sacramento, California, he continued his work at the VA in gastroenterology, hepatology, and addiction medicine. Since then, he has had various roles at the VA including a position as an affiliations officer with the VA Office of Academic Affiliations. After completing a major national GME expansion project in 2021, Dr. Albanese returned to VA Northern California as chief of medicine. His research interests and publications have regarded the medical aspects associated with opioids and alcohol use, intestinal changes associated with HIV infection, and graduate medical education. He became a certified addiction medicine specialist first by ASAM in 1991, then by ABAM in 2007, and by the American Board of Preventive Medicine in 2019.   Links: VA Northern California Health Care | Veterans Affairs American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) ASAM's Awards & Scholarships American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM)   If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. Treatment is available and recovery is possible. Visit ASAM's Patient Resources page for more information. The information shared in this podcast episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

Our guest: Dr. John Tanner, DO, DABAM, DFASAM, CCFC, MRO Medical Director for Intervention Project for Nurses Florida Dr. John Tanner Is returning to work while on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) a daunting puzzle? This podcast offers a roadmap! We'll navigate the challenges, from Florida's monitoring program to navigating MAT while reintegrating into the workplace. Plus, we'll dive into the power of neurocognitive evaluations as a tool for ensuring a safe and successful return. Join us for practical insights and expert guidance - this applies to anyone seeking a smooth transition back to work! For more information on Drug Diversion mitigation and resources, visit: https://www.rxpert.solutions/ #drugdiversion #hospitalpharmacy #opioidcrisis #hospitalworker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rxpertsolutions/ X: https://twitter.com/rxpertsolutions Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rxpertsolutions Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UwSCi8kBvVVXOBzzBHFP0

In this episode of the Treat Addiction Save Lives Podcast, Louis Baxter, Sr., MD, DFASAM, discusses what inspired him to pursue a career in addiction medicine and how he came to practice in the field. He also shares some stories of his experiences treating professional athletes and how he came to possess several championship and Super Bowl rings. Dr. Baxter talks about the evolution of his own substance use, how addiction can progress from a "kindling" to a "fire," and his journey to recovery. Stressing the importance of education, Dr. Baxter discusses efforts to increase addiction education in medical school, allied health training programs, and the community. He also talks about his involvement in and the process of starting the addiction medicine fellowship program at Howard University. He believes increased education will help combat the stigma surrounding addiction and address the fear of treating addiction experienced by some health care professionals. Dr. Baxter also feels that sharing about one's own addiction and recovery can serve as an inspiration and example for others who are suffering with addiction. In his new book, I Didn't Know, Dr. Baxter discusses his life, including childhood trauma, addiction, and road to recovery. He hopes his story will serve to help others and reduce stigma associated with addiction. Finally, Dr. Baxter shares his thoughts for the next generation of addiction medicine professionals. Dr. Louis Baxter, Sr., is the founder and director of the Howard University Addiction Medicine Fellowship, the first such program at an Historically Black College and University (HBCU). He holds assistant professor appointments at Rutgers University, Temple University, and Thomas Jefferson University. Dr Baxter is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and a consultant to the National Football League (NFL), the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the US Olympic Anti-Doping Committee. He contributes time and talent to numerous national public agencies, such as the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) National Advisory Council; the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAAA); the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP); and the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). He has been recognized by The HistoryMakers (2022); The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (2019); and ASAM, with the 2017 Annual Award and the 2022 Training Director Award. In May 2023, Dr. Baxter accepted an appointment to the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI), which aims to create non-arrest pathways to recovery and treatment for those with mental health and substance use disorders. Dr. Baxter earned his MD from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Cooper Hospital University Medical Center at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and a fellowship in addiction medicine at Portsmouth Psychiatric Hospital in Portsmouth, VA. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Baxter is a former president of ASAM.

In this episode, Michael Sprintz, DO, DFASAM, and Tia, a patient and advocate, talk about their experiences with opioid use disorder, pain, and the road to recovery. This podcast aims to differentiate opioid dependency from opioid use disorder, decrease the stigma of opioid misuse, and encourage those affected by it to seek treatment. The informative discussion includes first-hand perspectives of developing opioid dependency, a call to action for both healthcare professionals and patients to remember that addiction is a biological disorder and the importance of open communication to build a strong support system in the face of addiction. 

On this podcast, Bekah Bischoff interviews Dr. Mishka Terplan and Dr. Niraj Chavan about the creation of and recent updates to the Care for Pregnant and Postpartum People with Substance Use Disorder bundle. Guests then discuss their experiences implementing the bundle at their institution, including overcoming common barriers to implementation, the importance of actively working to foster a culture of respectful care for this patient population, and how best to incorporate the patient perspective throughout implementation. This is the fifth episode in a series exploring opportunities for MFMs to improve maternal health outcomes at their institution and across their states through participation in the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) program. The podcast series is supported through an award from the AIM program.  Speakers: Mishka Terplan, MD, MPH, FACOG, DFASAM; Niraj Chavan, MD; and Bekah Bischoff (Series Moderator)  Terplan: @do_less_harm  Chavan: @NirajChavanMD  Recorded: October 2022

In the final Episode of this three part series Dr. Sean Kelly, MD speaks to Dr. Kaitlan Baston, MD, MSc, DFASAM and Dustin Hufford of Cooper University Health Care about their agile methods for innovating and adapting their services for treating pain, addiction and behavioral health all under one roof! Hear their thoughts on emerging technologies that show promise for addressing persisting health care gaps, state and federal policies, and what doesn't exist today that would be helpful to further innovate in their space. Host Dr. Sean Kelly, MD Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, Customer Strategy, Healthcare ​FACEP, Beth Israel Lahey Health Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine - part time, Harvard Medical School Guests Dustin Hufford Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President, Cooper University Health Care Dr. Kaitlan Baston, MD, MSc, DFASAM Center Head, Cooper Center for Healing Medical Director of Government Relations at Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Dr. Baston is dual boarded in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She obtained a master's degree in Neuroscience from Kings College London and then graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.  She pursued full spectrum family medicine training with obstetrics in Seattle, Washington, with a concentration in maternal child health. Her work in primary care illuminated the stigma and marginalization associated with addiction, and she observed that both patients and medical professionals suffer from the lack of addiction medicine training and integration into healthcare. With the goals of community centered health care delivery, population health improvement, and hospital system quality improvement, she completed an American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) accredited fellowship She became the medical director of Cooper's addiction medicine program in 2015, and built what is now the Cooper Center for Healing, which includes integrated pain, addiction, and behavioral health care. As of this center, Dr. Baston currently runs an inpatient addiction consult service, multiple outpatient specialty clinics, a wrap-around perinatal substance use disorder program, undergraduate and graduate medical education in addiction medicine, research, and several million dollars in grant funded programming. This work expanded to state and national level policy in the field of addiction medicine, and beyond. Currently, Dr. Baston is focused on work at a policy level to support state-funded programs for substance use disorder treatment and improvements in population health by addressing social determinants of health. In her role as Medical Director of Government Relations, she strives to ensure that all patients have access to compassionate care and evidence based medical treatments that allow them to live full and satisfying lives. Kaitlan is proud to work with an interdisciplinary team of like-minded, driven individuals at Cooper who are dedicated to making positive change in the healthcare system. Cooper Center for Healing https://www.cooperhealth.org/services/center-healing The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

In episode 2 of this three part series Dr. Sean Kelly, MD speaks to Dr. Kaitlan Baston, MD, MSc, DFASAM and Dustin Hufford of Cooper University Health Care about their agile methods for innovating and adapting their services for treating pain, addiction and behavioral health all under one roof! Host Dr. Sean Kelly, MD Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, Customer Strategy, Healthcare ​FACEP, Beth Israel Lahey Health Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine - part time, Harvard Medical School Guests Dustin Hufford Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President, Cooper University Health Care Dr. Kaitlan Baston, MD, MSc, DFASAM Center Head, Cooper Center for Healing Medical Director of Government Relations at Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Dr. Baston is dual boarded in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She obtained a master's degree in Neuroscience from Kings College London and then graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.  She pursued full spectrum family medicine training with obstetrics in Seattle, Washington, with a concentration in maternal child health. Her work in primary care illuminated the stigma and marginalization associated with addiction, and she observed that both patients and medical professionals suffer from the lack of addiction medicine training and integration into healthcare. With the goals of community centered health care delivery, population health improvement, and hospital system quality improvement, she completed an American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) accredited fellowship She became the medical director of Cooper's addiction medicine program in 2015, and built what is now the Cooper Center for Healing, which includes integrated pain, addiction, and behavioral health care. As of this center, Dr. Baston currently runs an inpatient addiction consult service, multiple outpatient specialty clinics, a wrap-around perinatal substance use disorder program, undergraduate and graduate medical education in addiction medicine, research, and several million dollars in grant funded programming. This work expanded to state and national level policy in the field of addiction medicine, and beyond. Currently, Dr. Baston is focused on work at a policy level to support state-funded programs for substance use disorder treatment and improvements in population health by addressing social determinants of health. In her role as Medical Director of Government Relations, she strives to ensure that all patients have access to compassionate care and evidence based medical treatments that allow them to live full and satisfying lives. Kaitlan is proud to work with an interdisciplinary team of like-minded, driven individuals at Cooper who are dedicated to making positive change in the healthcare system. Cooper Center for Healing https://www.cooperhealth.org/services/center-healing The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

In episode one of this three part series Dr. Sean Kelly, MD speaks to Dr. Kaitlan Baston, MD, MSc, DFASAM and Dustin Hufford of Cooper University Health Care about their experience developing Cooper University Health Care's Center for Healing. This fully integrated leading edge medical facility located in Camden, New Jersey is the gold standard for treating pain, addiction, and behavioral health care all under one roof. Host Dr. Sean Kelly, MD Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, Customer Strategy, Healthcare ​FACEP, Beth Israel Lahey Health Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine - part time, Harvard Medical School Guests Dustin Hufford Chief Information Officer and , Cooper University Health Care Dr. Kaitlan Baston, MD, MSc, DFASAM Center Head, Cooper Center for Healing Medical Director of Government Relations at Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Dr. Baston is dual boarded in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She obtained a master's degree in Neuroscience from Kings College London and then graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.  She pursued full spectrum family medicine training with obstetrics in Seattle, Washington, with a concentration in maternal child health. Her work in primary care illuminated the stigma and marginalization associated with addiction, and she observed that both patients and medical professionals suffer from the lack of addiction medicine training and integration into healthcare. With the goals of community centered health care delivery, population health improvement, and hospital system quality improvement, she completed an American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) accredited fellowship She became the medical director of Cooper's addiction medicine program in 2015, and built what is now the Cooper Center for Healing, which includes integrated pain, addiction, and behavioral health care. As of this center, Dr. Baston currently runs an inpatient addiction consult service, multiple outpatient specialty clinics, a wrap-around perinatal substance use disorder program, undergraduate and graduate medical education in addiction medicine, research, and several million dollars in grant funded programming. This work expanded to state and national level policy in the field of addiction medicine, and beyond. Currently, Dr. Baston is focused on work at a policy level to support state-funded programs for substance use disorder treatment and improvements in population health by addressing social determinants of health. In her role as Medical Director of Government Relations, she strives to ensure that all patients have access to compassionate care and evidence based medical treatments that allow them to live full and satisfying lives. Kaitlan is proud to work with an interdisciplinary team of like-minded, driven individuals at Cooper who are dedicated to making positive change in the healthcare system. Cooper Center for Healing https://www.cooperhealth.org/services/center-healing The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

In this episode, Michael Weaver, MD, DFASAM, and Sung Cheol Kim, MSN, PMHNP-BC, have an interprofessional discussion of patient cases centered on managing opioid use disorder (OUD). The experts cover both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment options, including comparisons of the medications available for OUD. Throughout the discussion, listeners also will learn about addressing OUD with a patient in a professional, nonjudgmental manner; exit strategies for opioid analgesic treatment regimens after OUD is identified; and how to continually assess the level of care that a patient with OUD may need throughout treatment. Presenters:  Michael Weaver, MD, DFASAMProfessorDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesMedical DirectorCenter for Neurobehavioral Research on AddictionMcGovern Medical SchoolUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, TexasSung Cheol Kim, MSN, PMHNP-BCAdjunct FacultySchool of NursingVirginia Commonwealth UniversityPsychiatric Nurse PractitionerDepartment of PsychiatryVCU HealthRichmond, VirginiaThis activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please seehttps://bit.ly/3mgrfb9for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA.Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE.Link to full program:https://bit.ly/3mcDHsi

In this episode, Michael Weaver, MD, DFASAM, provides information on both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment options for patients with opioid use disorder. Listeners will gain an understanding of the available counseling programs and medications for opioid use disorder—methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone—including the patient scenarios for which each may be most appropriate. In addition, Dr Weaver emphasizes that substance use disorder is a chronic condition and that optimal treatment involves a multimodal approach.Presenter:  Michael Weaver, MD, DFASAMProfessorDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesMedical DirectorCenter for Neurobehavioral Research on AddictionMcGovern Medical SchoolUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, TexasThis activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://bit.ly/3mgrfb9for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA.Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE.Link to full program:https://bit.ly/3mcDHsi

In this episode, Michael Weaver, MD, DFASAM, discusses the complexities of substance use disorder. He details the neurobiology of addiction, emphasizing that developing a substance use disorder is a brain disease, not a personal choice. Listen in as Dr Weaver provides information on risk factors and screening tools for substance use disorders, as well as helpful guidance on reducing stigma and effectively communicating with patients and caregivers.Presenter:  Michael Weaver, MD, DFASAMProfessorDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesMedical DirectorCenter for Neurobehavioral Research on AddictionMcGovern Medical SchoolUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, TexasThis activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please seehttps://bit.ly/3mgrfb9for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA.Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE.Link to full program:https://bit.ly/3mcDHsi

In this episode,Michael Weaver, MD, DFASAM, and Sung (Sunny) Cheol Kim, MSN, PMHNP-BC, have an interprofessional discussion of patient cases centered on substance use disorders. Each expert provides a real-world case example from their practice and weighs in on the importance of educating all healthcare professionals on screening and management practices for use disorders. Listen as they discuss the complexities of addiction and patient care. One case focuses on a patient who is already receiving opioid therapy but has begun exhibiting signs of an opioid use disorder, and the other focuses on a patient who wants to try an opioid prescription but has several “red flags” in her history.Presenter:  Michael Weaver, MD, DFASAMProfessorDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesMedical DirectorCenter for Neurobehavioral Research on AddictionMcGovern Medical SchoolUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, TexasSung Cheol Kim, MSN, PMHNP-BCAdjunct FacultySchool of NursingVirginia Commonwealth UniversityPsychiatric Nurse PractitionerDepartment of PsychiatryVCU HealthRichmond, VirginiaThis activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://bit.ly/3mgrfb9 for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA.Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE.Link to full program:https://bit.ly/3mcDHsi

Dr. Peter Friedmann, MD, MPH, DFASAM, FACP, from Baystate Health discusses critical topics regarding his work as a medical professional in addiction medicine and Substance Abuse Disorder.Check Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3eR6nZ_ToGXi6zOOK5l_fQTwitter: https://twitter.com/MikeTourville3Cooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

Brian Hurley, MD, MBA, DFASAM is an addiction physician and the Medical Director of the Division of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control in the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. He is the President-Elect of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and gives presentations around the world regarding addiction medicine. He co-chairs the SafeMedLA Medications for Addiction Treatment Action Team and is the Clinical Director of the Treatment Starts Here program through the Center for Clinical Innovation, focused on increasing the delivery of medications for addiction treatment in California's community health centers. He is a senior researcher at the Friends Research Institute and is a primary investigator on a Tobacco Related Disease Prevention Program-funded project integrating smoking cessation services into community mental health centers and patient-centered medical homes and is the grant lead for three Medications for Addiction Treatment Access Points projects funded by the Sierra Health Foundation supporting access to medications for addiction treatment across Los Angeles County. He is also a co-investigator for several Rand Corporation projects evaluating the integration of substance use disorder and mental health treatment within community health settings. He also serves on the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology's Addiction Psychiatry Examination Writing Committee. Brian completed the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and is an alumnus of the Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital Psychiatry Residency Training Program and the New York University Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship. On the Episode we talk about Emergency Department Drug Surviellance. This shows interesting data from 5 different hospitals across the country.

Today Patrick goes over some Amboss addiction questions with Dr. Corey Waller and they discuss how addiction questions are written on the boards. Today's Guest Corey Waller MD, MS, FACEP, DFASAM is a board-certified and actively practicing addiction and emergency medicine specialist with extensive experience working at the local, state, and national levels. He works with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and related organizations to advance the evidence-based practice of treatment and recovery for individuals affected by substance use disorder (SUD). A nationally recognized expert in SUD, he is the editor-in-chief of The ASAM Criteria. As a principal with the Health Management Associates (HMA) Institute on Addiction, he is directly responsible for consultation regarding addiction treatment system development for hospitals, primary care practices, justice-involved populations, and addiction treatment providers. He oversees the HMAedu.com learning management system and continues to develop educational resources covering addiction, pain management, behavioral health, and administrative support for these systems. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there is help available. SAMHSA National Helpline Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information. www.samhsa.gov 1-800-662-4357 Shatterproof Browse addiction resources from treatment finders to recovery groups to grief support. www.shatterproof.org/ National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Further Learning National Institute on Drug Abuse The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) supports and conducts research across a broad range of disciplines and leads the nation in scientific research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. www.drugabuse.gov Health Management Associates Helping Communities Improve Care for People with Complex Health and Social Needs www.HMAedu.com Study on the go with the ITB Audio QBank app Download for free on iOS or Android. If you want to upgrade, you can save money on a premium subscription by customizing your plan until your test date on our website! Our other podcasts: Crush Step 1 Step 2 Secrets Physiology by Physeo Step 1 Success Stories The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast The InsideTheBoards Podcast Beyond the Pearls Produced by Ars Longa Media To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media. Produced by: Christopher Breitigan Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD Legal Stuff InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode highlights COVID-19's impact on overdose-related deaths during the postpartum period, also known as the fourth trimester. There has been a significant increase in postpartum overdose-related deaths in recent years—a problem that has only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.   In this episode, Dr. Kristina Box (Indiana state health commissioner) discusses the topic from a state-level perspective. Dr. Mishka Terplan (medical director, Friends Research Institute) then shares an overview of the stigma this population faces, and what can be done to improve health outcomes for people with substance use disorder during the postpartum period.   Guests:   Kristina Box, MD, FACOG, Indiana State Health Commissioner  Mishka Terplan, MD, MPH, FACOG, DFASAM, Friends Research Institute Resources:  Preventing Fatal Overdoses in Postpartum Populations Postpartum Depression: Expanding Screening Practices to Improve Outcomes Stigma Reinforces Barriers to Care for Pregnant and Postpartum Women with Substance Use Disorder  

Paul H. Earley, MD, DFASAM has been an Addiction Medicine Physician for 36 years. He treats all types of addictive disorders and specializes in the assessment and treatment of health care professionals. As a therapist, he works with patients already in recovery, providing long-term therapy for those who suffer from this disease. His professional expertise extends to advocacy for professionals before agencies and licensing boards. Dr. Earley is a dynamic speaker and educator; he speaks and trains on topics of addiction, its treatment and addiction among health care professionals. In addition, he trains therapists about the neurobiological basis of psychotherapy. In his travels, he has provided training in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy, and Switzerland. He is the author of three books and numerous articles on addiction and its treatment. He is a contributing author to the ASAM Textbook: Principles of Addiction Medicine, as author of the chapter: Physician Health Programs and Addiction among Physicians. He is a contributing author to the ASAM Criteria. And, author of two recent books, RecoveryMind Training and Recovery Skills Manual for Recover Mind Training are published by Central Recovery Press. Dr. Earley's work was featured in the addiction documentary series, Close to Home by Bill Moyers. Dr. Earley is a Distinguished Fellow of ASAM and has been on the board of ASAM for over 20 years in several capacities; he is currently the Immediate Past President. He has been the Medical Director of two nationally acclaimed addiction programs specializing in the care of health care professionals who suffer from addiction illnesses. Currently, Dr. Earley is the Medical Director of the Georgia Professionals Health Program, Inc., the Physicians Health Program (PHP) for the state of Georgia in the U.S. With Earley Consultancy, LLC, he works with numerous treatment facilities, providing training in cohesive care, treatment effectiveness and staff development. Dr. Earley is the recipient of the ASAM Annual Award in 2015. ASAM states the award is presented “For outstanding contributions to the growth and vitality of our Society, for thoughtful leadership in the field, and for deep understanding of the art and science of Addiction Medicine” and “For expanding the frontiers of the field of Addiction Medicine and broadening our understanding of the addictive process, through research and innovation.” The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

In this episode, Patrick talks with Dr. Corey Waller from the Health Management Associates Institute on Addiction to discuss addiction medicine becoming its own specialty and the importance it plays across all fields and levels of medicine. Todays GuestCorey Waller MD, MS, FACEP, DFASAM is a board-certified and actively practicing addiction and emergency medicine specialist with extensive experience working at the local, state, and national levels. He works with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and related organizations to advance the evidence-based practice of treatment and recovery for individuals affected by substance use disorder (SUD). A nationally recognized expert in SUD, he is the editor-in-chief of The ASAM Criteria. As a principal with the Health Management Associates (HMA) Institute on Addiction, he is directly responsible for consultation regarding addiction treatment system development for hospitals, primary care practices, justice-involved populations, and addiction treatment providers. He oversees the HMAedu.com learning management system and continues to develop educational resources covering addiction, pain management, behavioral health, and administrative support for these systems. Sections from this episode include How the medical perspective of addiction has changed over time Understanding and emphasizing with patients The ethics of addiction medicine If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there is help available. SAMHSA National Helpline Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information. www.samhsa.gov 1-800-662-4357 Shatterproof Browse addiction resources from treatment finders to recovery groups to grief support. www.shatterproof.org/ National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Further Learning National Institute on Drug Abuse The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) supports and conducts research across a broad range of disciplines and leads the nation in scientific research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. www.drugabuse.gov Health Management Associates Helping Communities Improve Care for People with Complex Health and Social Needs www.HMAedu.com Study on the go with the ITB Audio QBank app Download for free on iOS or Android. If you want to upgrade, you can save money on a premium subscription by customizing your plan until your test date on our website! Our other podcasts: Crush Step 1 Step 2 Secrets Physiology by Physeo Step 1 Success Stories The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast The InsideTheBoards Podcast Beyond the Pearls Legal Stuff and Credits InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chronic pain can lead to addiction when opioid pain medications are used improperly. Too many families have a loved one struggling with opioid pain medication—or worse. Dr. Mel Pohl is the author of: A Day Without Pain. He is also the author of: The Pain Antidote - Stop Suffering from Chronic Pain, Avoid Addiction to Painkillers, and Reclaim Your Life. Dr. Pohl, MD, DFASAM is former Chief Medical Officer of Las Vegas Recovery Center, and he was a major force in developing their Chronic Pain Recovery Program. He is currently Senior Medical Consultant at Landmark Recovery. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Dr. Pohl and Jeff Jay talk about chronic pain and addiction in depth, and look at real life solutions for patients and their families.

Barrington Hwang, MD, and Julian Raffoul, MD, PhD, MBA, FACN, meet with A.J. Reid Finlayson, MD, DLFAPA, DFASAM, DFABAM, MMHC. They discuss the history of addiction in the United States, Dr. Finlayson's personal experiences with addiction and psychiatric disorders, his experiences working as a family physician and coroner and consequent transition to psychiatry, Freud and Halsted, and thoughts on the future of addiction psychiatry and medicine. Also check out One Psychiatrist's Journey, which discusses Dr. Finlayson's personal history with bipolar disorder and addiction.   https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/vanderbilt-medicine/one-psychiatrists-journey/ 

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Dr. Mel Pohl, the Chief Medical Officer of Las Vegas Recovery Center. He shares his center's approach to treatment which focuses on both pain and addiction.  He explains that typically the physical component of addiction and pain is about 20% of the problem with the other 80% being the emotional component. His details his treatment approach which incorporates a de-tox protocol, listening to the patient's story, group sessions and expressive writing. He also talks about why many patients resist giving up their pain, and the importance of empowering patients to help them build self-efficacy and heal.Mel Pohl, MD, DFASAM is the Chief Medical Officer of Las Vegas Recovery Center (LVRC). Dr. Pohl was a major force in developing LVRC's Chronic Pain Recovery Program. He is certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) Dr. Pohl is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. He is the author of A Day without Pain and The Pain Antidote - Stop Suffering from Chronic Pain, Avoid Addiction to Painkillers, and Reclaim Your Life. Dr. Pohl filmed a show for PBS on chronic pain which aired around the country in 2016.

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Dr. Mel Pohl, the Chief Medical Officer of Las Vegas Recovery Center, about the nature of addiction and its relationship to chronic pain. He explains that addiction is a disorder of the brain in terms of its response to a particular substance.  He discusses the symptomology of addiction, and the pro-inflammatory nature of opioids which can actually result in patients who use them for pain experiencing more pain over time. He also talks about the importance of treating the emotional side of pain.Mel Pohl, MD, DFASAM is the Chief Medical Officer of Las Vegas Recovery Center (LVRC). Dr. Pohl was a major force in developing LVRC's Chronic Pain Recovery Program. He is certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) Dr. Pohl is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. He is the author of A Day without Pain and The Pain Antidote - Stop Suffering from Chronic Pain, Avoid Addiction to Painkillers, and Reclaim Your Life. Dr. Pohl filmed a show for PBS on chronic pain which aired around the country in 2016.

Brian Hurley, MD, MBS, DFASAM is a psychiatrist in Los Angeles, California and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Los Angeles County Central Jail Hospital. He received his medical degree from Keck School of Medicine of USC and has been in practice between 6-10 years.