Addiction Medicine Journal Club

In episode 70 we discuss an
article about prescription stimulant misuse.

Han B, Jones CM, Volkow ND, et
al.Prescription
Stimulant Use, Misuse, and Use Disorder Among US Adults Aged 18 to 64
Years.
JAMA Psychiatry. 2025;82(6):572–581.

We also discuss the ASAM
toolkit for addressing problems at the pharmacy with buprenorphine,
and results of the 2024 NSDUH study.

ASAM:Addressing
Issues at the Pharmacy with Buprenorphine Prescriptions

Link
to report pharmacy issues

STATNews:Tobacco
use, binge drinking decrease as Americans consume more marijuana,
survey finds

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This is Addiction Medicine
Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We
practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that
addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews
current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you
can use in your addiction medicine practice.

The best part of any journal
club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or
join our Facebook group.

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considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and
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the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to
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In episode 69 we discuss cytisinicline for smoking cessation.

Rigotti NA, et al. Cytisinicline for Smoking Cessation: The ORCA Phase 3 Replication Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med. 2025 Jun 1;185(6):648-655.

We also discuss treating opioid use disorder in nursing homes and compulsive TikTok scrolling.

Carolina Public Press: NC nursing home lawsuit settlement could expand access for people with drug issues

MedicalXpress: Adults 65 years and older not immune to the opioid epidemic, study finds

Washington Post: How TikTok keeps its users scrolling for hours a day

Note: Sonya mispronounces "cytisinicline" throughout this episode. Our apologies!

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This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES.

CME: https://micaresed.org/courses/podcast-addiction-medicine-journal-club/

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Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy

Audio editing: Michael Bonanno

Executive producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman

A podcast from Ars Longa Media

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This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice.

The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group.

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In episode 68 we discuss an article about adding behavioral treatments to buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.



McHugh RK, et al. Behavioral Therapy as an Adjunct to Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: A Secondary Analysis of 4 Randomized Clinical Trials. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Aug 1;8(8):e2528529.



We also discuss online gambling addiction, and neuroanatomy that predisposes adolescents to addiction.



Stat News: Head of addiction medicine society warns of treatment cuts and rising threat of gambling



Miller AP, et al. Neuroanatomical Variability and Substance Use Initiation in Late Childhood and Early Adolescence.  JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(12):e2452027.

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This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES.

CME: https://micaresed.org/courses/podcast-addiction-medicine-journal-club/

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Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy

Audio editing: Michael Bonanno

Executive producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman

A podcast from Ars Longa Media

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This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice.



The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group.

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Facebook: @AddictionMedJC

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In episode 67 we discuss an article about starting buprenorphine injectables without stopping fentanyl or going into opioid withdrawal. 

 

Waters RC, et al. Injectable-Only Overlapping Buprenorphine Starting Protocol in a Low-Threshold Setting. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(8):e2527016.   

 

We also discuss over-the-counter magic mushrooms and banning cigarette filters.  

 

JAMA Network Open: Active Constituents of Psilocybin Mushroom Edibles 

The Conversation: Cigarette filters do nothing for smokers’ health and just create plastic pollution – they should be banned 

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This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES. 

CME: https://micaresed.org/courses/podcast-addiction-medicine-journal-club/  

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Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy 

Audio editing: Michael Bonanno 

Executive producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman 

A podcast from Ars Longa Media 

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This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice.  

 

The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group. 

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Email: [email protected]  

Facebook: @AddictionMedJC 

Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club 

Instagram: @AddictionMedJC  

Threads: @AddictionMedJC 

YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub  

Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC   

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Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities.
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In episode 66 we discuss an article about smoking during substance use disorder recovery. 

 

Parks MJ, Blanco C, Creamer MR, et al. Cigarette Smoking During Recovery From Substance Use Disorders. JAMA Psychiatry. Published online August 13, 2025.  

 

We also discuss how the White House is pressuring the FDA to fast-track nicotine products and shenanigans regarding alcohol in the upcoming FDA dietary guidelines. 

 

Reuters: US FDA to fast-track nicotine pouch reviews amid White House pressure 

Vox: RFK Jr. and the White House buried a major study on alcohol and cancer. Here’s what it shows. 

Draft Report: Scientific Findings of the Alcohol Intake & Health Study for Public Comment 

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This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES. 

CME: https://micaresed.org/courses/podcast-addiction-medicine-journal-club/  

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Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy 

Audio editing: Michael Bonanno 

Executive producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman 

A podcast from Ars Longa Media 

--- 

This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice.  

 

The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group. 

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Email: [email protected]  

Facebook: @AddictionMedJC 

Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club 

Instagram: @AddictionMedJC  

Threads: @AddictionMedJC 

YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub  

Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC   

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Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities.

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