Dr. Corey Waller, a nationally recognized expert in substance use disorder, explores the rapid evolution of SUD treatment over the past five years. He delves into the improved understanding of care delivery, the development of evidence-based treatment guidelines, and the critical role these advancements play in saving lives and enhancing patient outcomes. Dr. Waller also sheds light on the shifting approach of the justice system towards addiction, emphasizing the importance of providing accessible, comprehensive care that meets the highest standards of fidelity.

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In Part 2 of our podcast episode on Sexually Transmitted Infections, we dive deeper into STI screening, prevention, and treatment with experts Dr. Shannon Dowler and Dr. Amy Marietta.

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The must-know screening guidelines for ALL patients?
How new meds like PrEP and Doxy PEP are changing prevention?
Why partner treatment is a game-changer in fighting reinfection?
This episode is packed with expert tips that will make you rethink how we approach sexual health and harm reduction.

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Season 4 of the Addiction Medicine Podcast kicks off with a 2-part episode on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI). In Part 1, we dive into how the term ‘infection’ can reduce stigma, encourage testing, and emphasize the importance of regular screenings. We also discuss current trends, cultural trends, health inequities, and the role of healthcare providers in STI care. And there's even a rap song about syphilis!

Joining us for this important conversation are Dr. Shannon Dowler, a board-certified family physician with a national reputation in health policy, public health, and sexual health, and Dr. Amy Marietta, board-certified in family medicine and addiction medicine. Dr. Dowler is currently Deputy Director in the Mecklenburg County STI Clinic while Dr. Marietta serves as the Medical Director of MAHEC’s Project CARA, a comprehensive perinatal substance use treatment program in Asheville, North Carolina.

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In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Kuhn gives an update on cannabis in North Carolina and talks about 'New Drugs on the Radar' at the 2023 Addiction Medicine Conference in Asheville, NC.
Dr. Kuhn is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University.

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This presentation, 'Evolution of Fentanyl: Understanding the Relevance of Xylazine' was given at the 2023 Addiction Medicine Conference in Asheville, North Carolina by Robyn Jordan, MD, PhD and Zoe McElligott, PhD.
Dr. Jordan is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine Specialist and is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
Dr. McElligott is an Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

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Episode 4 is a presentation from the 2023 Addiction Medicine Conference in Asheville, North Carolina from Dr. Jon Zibbell, a senior scientist in the Center for Behavioral Health Epidemiology, Implementation & Evaluation Research at RTI International.
It's titled, 'Emerging Trends in Overdose Mortality Against the Backdrop of Growing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Co-Use: Implications for Public Health.'

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In this episode of our 3-part series on recent changes to the rules around who can prescribe buprenorphine, we get answers to questions that providers and pharmacists may have about these changes.

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Now that all practitioners who have a current DEA registration that includes Schedule III authority can prescribe buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder, pharmacies may now see an increase in the number of prescriptions for the life-saving medication. In this second episode we talk with Dr, Cheryl Viracola, Director of Practice Advancement for the NC Association of Pharmacists.

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