Podcasts about substance use disorders

This episode includes extended Q&A sessions that address your unanswered questions from the following presentations delivered at the 2025 Spring Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:  (00:20) All the Tea on ADHD: Guidance for Developing Effective Treatment Strategies for Patients With ADHD by Andrew Cutler, MD   (20:20) You and I and an LAI: Benefits, Early Adoption, and Options for Patients With Serious Mental Illness Desiree Matthews, MSN, PMHNP-BC and Jonathan Meyer, MD (Q&A with Desiree Matthews)   (38:53) A Practical Guide to Ordering and Interpreting Kidney Function Tests by Rajnish Mago, MD   (59:13) Preventing the Progression From Casual to Casualty: An Update on Interventions for Substance Use Disorders by Hara Oyedeji, APRN, PMHNP-BC, MSN, MSEd and Andrew Cutler, MD (Q&A with Hara Oyedeji)    Never miss an episode!

Listen in as our expert panel discusses medications for management of opioid use disorder. They'll review strategies to optimize buprenorphine use and clarify the role of methadone and naltrexone.Special guest:Tyler J. Varisco, PharmD, PhDUniversity of Houston College of Pharmacy Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and PolicyAssistant Director, The PREMIER CenterYou'll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC's Editorial Advisory Board:Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine for the Prisma Health/USC School of Medicine Greenville Family Medicine Residency Program at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, GreenvilleCraig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Oregon Health and Science UniversityFor the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Varisco reports a financial relationship [cardiology, inflammatory bowel disease] with HEALIX Infusion Therapy (research consultant).The other speakers have nothing to disclose.  All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC's monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in March 2025.TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist's Letter, Pharmacy Technician's Letter,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.Claim CreditThe clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist's Letter, Pharmacy Technician's Letter, and Prescriber Insights: FAQ: Management of Opioid Use DisorderChart: Treatment of Opioid WithdrawalFAQ: Treatment of Acute Pain in Opioid Use DisorderFAQ: Meds for Opioid OverdoseSend us a textIf you're not yet a subscriber, find out more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com. Follow, rate, and review this show in your favorite podcast app. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare' or clicking here. You can also reach out to provide feedback or make suggestions by emailing us at ContactUs@trchealthcare.com.

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In this episode Dr. Gillian Beauchamp sits down with Dr. Albert Garcia Romeu to discuss the history of psychedelic use, current treatment protocols and research on using psychedelics to support recovery from substance use disorders. 

Recovery Matters Podcast Episode 175 | TJ talks with Dave Ogden, a counselor from Groton and Grasso Tech, about his incredible journey of overcoming substance use and personal loss. Dave shares poignant memories from his troubled childhood, his encounters with drugs in school, and the life-changing impact of meeting his wife. He candidly recounts the traumatic experience of his son's death and the subsequent struggle with Xanax addiction and withdrawal. Through perseverance, therapy, and the support of his community, Dave emerges as a strong advocate for recovery and support in schools, highlighting the inception and goals of the Students for Recovery initiative. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Background00:39 Early Life and First Encounters with Drugs01:10 High School and Escalation of Drug Use02:18 Turning Points and Family Influence03:04 Tragic Loss and Struggles with Xanax05:17 Withdrawal and Hospitalization11:52 Recovery Journey and EMDR Therapy12:43 Students for Recovery Initiative18:03 Supporting Recovery in Schools18:22 Creating a Recovery-Friendly Environment18:51 Student Involvement in Recovery Initiatives19:28 Recovery Fest: A Community Effort21:17 Challenges and Reflections on Recovery26:47 Advice for Those New to Recovery29:10 Personal Experiences with Addiction30:54 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude ----Across the Web----

Teenagers experimenting with drugs and alcohol is not new.  But what is the difference between experimentation and addiction?  MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the latest trends influencing drug use among teenagers and how addiction often overlaps with mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety. Guests:Dr. Travis Fahrenkamp is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who specializes in addiction medicine at the Hazelden Betty Ford Treatment Center for Teens, Young Adults and Families in Plymouth, Minn. Kadie Eaton is a counselor and clinical manager of outpatient services at Hazelden Betty Ford Treatment Center for Teens, Young Adults and Families in Plymouth, Minn. For more information about volunteering for Dr. Howell's research study, go to the Pre-screening Survey or call 763-913-8367.

Reality is more challenging now for people who live at the intersection between substance use disorder, homelessness and the criminal justice system. New laws across the nation echo aspects of the 2024 Safer Kentucky Act, which enhance penalties for violent crimes, drug crimes, shoplifting and carjacking, as well as a ban on public camping. On this episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay returns to Kentucky to check on the consequences of the new tough-on-crime law. In cities, the demand for longterm and transitional housing remains acute, while in small town Appalachia the access to any social safety net can be far, far away.

As more states legalize marijuana, its use is becoming increasingly normalized—even among teenagers. According to the latest data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, one in four high school seniors reported using cannabis in the past year. But on today's episode of Grieving Out Loud, a grieving mother is warning others about the risks.Laura Stack wasn't overly concerned when her 14-year-old son admitted to trying marijuana at a party. But what started as experimentation quickly spiraled into addiction. Laura believes cannabis-induced psychosis played a devastating role in her son's death, and now she's on a mission to educate others. Through her nonprofit, Johnny's Ambassadors, she's raising awareness about the dangers of high-potency marijuana and its impact on young minds.In this emotional episode, hear Laura's heartbreaking story and the urgent message she wants every parent to know. Plus, an addiction medicine doctor weighs in on why he believes marijuana is a gateway drug and how it affects the developing brain.Help is available: https://emilyshope.charity/help/If you liked this episode, listen to this one next: Grief, marijuana, and addiction: A conversation about cannabis use disorderCannabis-related news: Adolescents who use cannabis are at higher risk of psychotic disorders, according to new researchTeens more prone to cannabis use disorder than adults, new study findsMarijuana gummies hospitalize 11 New York middle schoolersLargest study on cannabis and brain function finds long-term impact on memorySend us a textThe Emily's Hope Substance Use Prevention Curriculum has been carefully designed to address growing concerns surrounding substance use and overdose in our communities. Our curriculum focuses on age-appropriate and evidence-based content that educates children about the risks of substance use while empowering them to make healthy choices. Support the showConnect with Angela Follow Grieving Out Loud Follow Emily's Hope Read Angela's Blog Subscribe to Grieving Out Loud/Emily's Hope Updates Suggest a Guest For more episodes and information, just go to our website, emilyshope.charityWishing you faith, hope and courage!Podcast producers:Casey Wonnenberg King & Marley Miller

Hey humans, on this episode, I talk with Kristen Genovese, CEO of Not My Kid, as part one of a two-part series discussing the critical intersection of mental health, the fentanyl crisis, and its impact on children and families. Kristen shares her extensive background in behavioral health and her journey to Not My Kid, emphasizing the organization's focus on prevention and early intervention. I am on the board of Not My Kid, and as those of you who know my background, this is a critical area of personal and professional focus for me, too. We discuss the evolving nature of the opioid crisis and the importance of adapting support systems to meet the changing needs of families. Our conversation gets into the challenges of addressing substance use and mental health issues, particularly in the context of generational trauma and the stigma surrounding these struggles.  We talk in specific about connecting these resources both within communities and workplaces to go beyond conventional workplace resources like Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), which often fall short in providing adequate support. We also talk about "Not My Kid" celebrating its 25th anniversary and focusing on expanding its reach and impact in the next 25 years. They are developing a full continuum of care model that includes prevention, intervention, and treatment, as well as family navigation services. The organization is also adapting its approach to engage with parents and children in the digital age as well. Again, this is part one of two, and the next episode will further explore the mental health crisis and actionable steps for parents, grandparents, and employers to support children. Stacie More episodes at StacieBaird.com. Links to Kristen Genovese and NotMyKid.org Kristen's LinkedIn Page | NotMyKid.org Website

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Are your child's birth parents struggling with addiction, mental illness, or intellectual disability? If so, join us for this discussion with Teresa Bradley, a psychotherapist with over 17 years of experience in addiction counseling and mental health. She is a Master Addiction Counselor, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and clinical trainer at Amerigroup.In this episode, we discuss:Substance Abuse DisordersWhat are some of the challenges that adoptive or foster parents might expect to see when a birth parent is struggling with a substance abuse disorder (SAD) and not able to raise this child?How are those issues different for relative caregivers, like grandparents raising grandchildren? At what age should we start talking to the kids in our care about their parents' challenges with substance abuse? How do we bring it up? How do we decide what to share and when?How can parents address that emotional fallout and deal with their own expectations, triggers, or negative feelings about the birth parents' SAD?For relative caregivers, especially grandparents raising grandchildren, adding layers of guilt, shame, and disappointment.How might an open adoption relationship change across a birth parents' journey through SAD? How should adoptive parents approach openness in their adoption when SAD is a known issue?What do you suggest parents or relatives do to process their feelings? Mental Health Challenges or Intellectual DisabilitiesWhat are some of the specific challenges that adoptive or foster parents might expect when they are trying to support a child of parents with mental illness or intellectual difficulties?How can parents explain a birth parent's challenges to children? When? How?What are some of the questions kids might have but cannot voice?  How do we address a child's concern that they will “get” this mental illness without scaring the child?Is this a good reason to limit contact with birth parents?How might an adoptive or foster parent talk to children and youth about the birth parents' ability to connect or maintain a relationship? When a kinship caregiver has a pre-existing relationship with this birth parent, how do they talk about the challenges and how their relationship changes in light of their struggles? What other issues do we need to consider to maintain a relationship with the birth parents while keeping the child safe and feeling cherished and supported?Resources:How Do You Manage Relationships with Birth Parents with Substance Use Disorders? Open AdoptionSupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building