Best Alternative Opioid Therapies Podcasts (2024)

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Alcohol - The Stages of Withdrawal and Hierarchy of Recovery (Ep. 346) 29:52

9d ago29:52

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Chris Scott provides deep insights into The Science and Stages of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome and The Art of Using The Hierarchy of Recovery. In this episode, you'll hear Chris explain these fundamental concepts in a way that makes sense. For someone who wants to recover from alcohol use disorder (AUD) but hasn't achieved their goal yet, learning t…

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The GABA Deficiency-Alcoholism Connection (Ep. 345) 15:49

17d ago15:49

15:49

SO MANY PEOPLE need to know about "The Relationship Between Low GABA and Alcohol Addiction." It’s a vicious relationship where each disorder can cause and affect the other. For example, someone with a GABA bankruptcy in their brain might have intense cravings for red wine every evening after work and then become alcohol-addicted after a few months …

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The "13th Step" in Alcoholics Anonymous 23:24

24d ago23:24

23:24

The euphemism "13th-stepping" refers to the longstanding and long-tolerated practice of 12-step members (mostly men) hitting on and trying to date or have sex with other members (usually women) in their first year of sobriety. In episode 344, you'll discover how widespread and damaging this behavior is in America, how to protect yourself if you att…

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How Service-to-Others Helps You Transcend Alcohol Addiction and Transform Your Life 35:02

28d ago35:02

35:02

Researchers found that the "Service-to-Others” strategy can help you to stay alcohol-free long-term while decreasing depression and anxiety, increasing life satisfaction, better social functioning, and better mental health. The service-to-others path for staying alcohol-free can help you to: Quit Drinking and Stay Alcohol-Free Find Your Purpose Ele…

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How To Stay Alcohol-Free For a VERY Long Time & Find Success in Recovery (Ep. 342) 26:32

1M ago26:32

26:32

Recently, a Fit Recovery group coaching client asked Matt if he could talk about "Tips and strategies for staying in long-term recovery and finding success in sobriety." In this episode of Elevation Recovery, you'll hear Matt's response to the question. Here is what you'll learn about: The Stages of Change The Phases of Recovery Permanently "In Rec…

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The Alcohol-Energy Addiction Connection (Ep. 341) 13:05

1M ago13:05

13:05

Learn about the widespread yet rarely talked about phenomenon that Matt Finch has termed The Alcohol-Energy Addiction Connection. Ethanol (alcohol) is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant class of drug. This means that it slows down your brain, heart, and respiratory function. Since alcohol slows down the operations of the brain and body, why …

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Infusion Confusion: Defining the Role of Prolonged Infusion Beta-Lactams 34:41

1M ago34:41

34:41

Micaela Warfield, PharmD evaluates the role of prolonged infusion of beta-lactam antibiotics. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.…

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The 4 Root Causes of Addiction and The Top 7 Obstacles To Recovery (Ep. 340) 17:22

2M ago17:22

17:22

Learn the secrets to underlying causes of addiction and the top obstacles to long-term recovery. Most people try to recover from addiction while they're simultaneously lacking key information that can make the process and challenge much less confusing, scary, and difficult. In this episode, Matt Finch provides you with two paramount concepts: The 4…

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Breathing New Life into COPD Exacerbation Management 42:28

2M ago42:28

42:28

Katie Bye, PharmD provides insights on the management of COPD exacerbations. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.…

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All About The Pro-Recovery Diet (Ep. 339) 31:37

2M ago31:37

31:37

Learn about the most effective nutritional strategies for Alcohol or Drug Detox, Healing, Relapse Prevention, and Recovery in this clip from an epic live class by Matt Finch. The new program is Mastering Supplements For Alcohol Recovery.; a six-week deep dive into the biochemical pillar of addiction and recovery. In this episode, Matt Finch is teac…

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Pumping Iron: IV Iron Replacement in HFrEF 31:02

2M ago31:02

31:02

Will Carns, PharmD reviews the role of intravenous iron in the treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @May…

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Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorders: Should you Stop Periop? 36:01

2M ago36:01

36:01

Julia Branger, PharmD discusses use of buprenorphine in the perioperative period. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.…

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All About Bio-Therapies For Alcohol/Drug Withdrawal, Healing, and Recovery (Ep. 338) 37:17

2M ago37:17

37:17

Learn about the most exciting and effective Bio-Therapies for Alcohol or Drug Detox and Recovery in this clip from the Live Week 1 Class of Mastering Supplements For Alcohol Recovery. In this episode, Matt Finch is teaching a live Zoom class that went on for three hours on February 13, 2024. The clip you're going to hear has EPIC information on all…

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Infectious Risk with Advanced Therapies in Inflammatory Bowel Disease 35:05

2M ago35:05

35:05

Megan Edwards, PharmD shares insights on navigating infection risk with advanced therapies for inflammatory bowel disease. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @Ma…

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Starving for Answers: Parenteral Nutrition in the Critically Ill 30:25

3M ago30:25

30:25

Brandy Hernandez, PharmD reviews approaches to nutritional need assessment in critical care. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.…

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How To FULLY Heal From Trauma - In Mind, Brain, Body and Spirit (Ep. 337) 26:13

3M ago26:13

26:13

Learn The 7 Impacts of Trauma and How Trauma Happens In the Mind, Brain, Body, AND Spirit. Matt Finch shares an EPIC and proven three-step process for mind/body/spirit trauma healing totality. This episode of Elevation Recovery comes from a portion of a course and group coaching program called Make Alcohol Moot Again With Mindset Mastery. Unresolve…

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Anthony Hopkins at Alcoholics Anonymous Speaker Meeting Sharing His Alcohol Recovery Story (Ep. 336) 32:34

3M ago32:34

32:34

Anthony Hopkins, one of the greatest actors of all time, shares his story of alcoholism and recovery at an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Speaker Meeting. In this speech, Anthony Hopkins shares what alcoholism was like, what happened, and what his life is like now. Here is an overview of his story: His love and obsession with alcohol The progression of …

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Statin Intolerance and Clear Alternatives 35:56

3M ago35:56

35:56

Andrea Aguayo, PharmD provides insights on statin intolerance and alternative approaches. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.…

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How To Create Your "Miracle Morning" Routine for Addiction Recovery (Ep. 335) 32:41

3M ago32:41

32:41

Learn how to create a proactive morning routine for addiction recovery by using The Miracle Morning Program developed by Hal Elrod. In this episode, Matt Finch provides you with an informative overview of how to use the Life S.A.V.E.R.S for addiction recovery. The Life S.A.V.E.R.S framework is simple and highly effective. It's also holistic and add…

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Nirsevimab: Prevent RSV or Let it Be? 34:37

3M ago34:37

34:37

Kimberly James, PharmD shares developments on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prevention in infants. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.…

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The WORST Alcohol-Induced Blackout Behavior SHAME I Have Experienced... By FAR (Ep. 334) 6:08

3M ago6:08

6:08

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) often comes with alcohol-induced blackouts. In this mini-episode, you'll hear how on Independence Day of 2005, Matt Finch was blacked out by noon on a crowded beach in his hometown. The last thing that Matt remembers from that day is arriving at the Fourth of July beach party drunk and walking straight toward his friend h…

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Starting off STRONG: Optimizing Heart Failure Treatment at Transitions of Care 40:53

3M ago40:53

40:53

Krysta Larson, PharmD provides updates on heart failure treatment strategies in transitions of care. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.…

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Charlie Sheen Sober: Says "Shame Shivers" Help Him Stay in Recovery (Ep. 333) 19:44

4M ago19:44

19:44

Charlie Sheen is sober and says using "Shame Shivers" is what helps him stay in recovery. Learn more about this relapse prevention technique inside. In this episode, you’ll learn how to use a powerful Relapse Prevention Technique (RPT) for early recovery. If it's strong enough to help Sheen stay addiction-free, it's probably strong enough for you! …

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When Drugs BITE Back: Managing Toxicities of Bispecific T-Cell Engagers 34:22

4M ago34:22

34:22

Jenna Puttkamer, PharmD shares insights into toxicity management of bispecific t-cell engagers. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.…

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How To Quit Drinking Alcohol In 2024 [3 Proven Pathways To Recovery] (Ep. 332) 9:35

4M ago9:35

9:35

Learn how to transcend addiction in 2024 by utilizing one or more Pathways To Recovery. In this episode, Matt Finch provides an in-depth "Menu" of recovery resources that can help you navigate the options with greater skill and ease. Here is what you're going to learn: Topic: How To Quit Drinking Alcohol In 2024 (3 Proven Pathways To Recovery) The …

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How To Stay Alcohol-Free During The Holidays (Ep. 331) 55:09

4M ago55:09

55:09

In this timely re-upload (slightly abridged and optimized), Chris Scott and Matt Finch discuss strategies and tactics for not drinking alcohol/poisoning yourself during the holidays. Advertisements, friends, and family... it can be difficult to not succumb to peer pressure or even slip into solitary drinking during the holidays and especially over …

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Colchi(seen) to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in Established ASCVD 37:43

5M ago37:43

37:43

Maggie Ruschmeyer, PharmD reviews the evidence in colchicine for secondary prevention of ASCVD. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.…

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The Science Of Recovery Capital - Where Do We Go From Here? (Ep. 330) 32:05

5M ago32:05

32:05

Recovery Capital is the breadth and depth of internal and external resources that can be drawn upon to initiate and sustain recovery from severe drug and alcohol problems. In this episode, Matt Finch provides Recovery Capital articles, information, education, assessments, and other resources that, combined, will help you to have a good understandin…

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It’s Not All Negative: Antibody Drug Conjugates in HER-2 Low Breast Cancer 35:11

5M ago35:11

35:11

Brianna Chambers, PharmD describes the landscape for HER-2 low classification in the treatment of breast cancer. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.…

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The Intensive Approach: Updates for Blood Pressure Control in Intracerebral Hemorrhage 34:43

5M ago34:43

34:43

Allie Curran, PharmD reviews blood pressure management strategies in intracerebral hemorrhage. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.…

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My, Oh, Myocarditis: More to Monitor for Clozapine? 41:12

5M ago41:12

41:12

Caitlin Schanz, PharmD discusses considerations for clozapine-induced myocarditis. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.…

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Why Highly Sensitive People are Highly Prone to Addiction (Ep. 329) 33:59

6M ago33:59

33:59

Matt Finch goes deep into the world of Highly Sensitive People and Empaths and why they can be highly prone to alcohol and drug addiction. In this episode, you'll learn about several interrelated topics, including the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), the Empath, the Highly Sensitive Empath, and why these human biological innate traits can increase ad…

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Going Viral! Reactivation of Viral Infections Following Cancer Treatment 37:33

6M ago37:33

37:33

Abdullah Al-Ajmi, PharmD, BCPS reviews approaches to viral reactivation following cancer treatment. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.…

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Don’t Lose Your Nerve: Supporting the Denervated Heart after Cardiac Transplantation 38:05

6M ago38:05

38:05

Tanner Melton, PharmD reviews pharmacologic management of post cardiac transplant. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.…

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Why is addiction treatment in the U.S. stuck in the "Dark Ages" (Ep. 328) 55:40

6M ago55:40

55:40

Matt Finch goes deep into the main issues people on drugs and alcohol are facing when it comes to mainstream treatment options. This episode is actually a chapter from Matt's in-progress book and it exposes the severe and numerous problems with substance use disorder treatment in the U.S. You'll learn why Matt Finch calls the present day the dark a…

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Shocking Update: The Use of Fludrocortisone in Septic Shock 42:53

6M ago42:53

42:53

Hailey Thompson, PharmD shares SHOCKing updates on the use of corticosteroids in septic shock. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.…

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How Nico Morales Transcended Alcohol AND Opioid Addiction then Dedicated His Life to Service (Ep. 327) 35:12

6M ago35:12

35:12

Matt Finch interviews Nico Morales, founder of No Halo, about his story of surviving the opioid epidemic and addiction, alcohol addiction, and mind/body/spirit recovery plus creating a life of service to others. In this episode, the audio for the guest has portions where it's low volume or inaudible due to wind and being outdoors. Yet, most of the …

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Bad Blood: Anemia Management Updates in the Setting of Chronic Kidney Disease 36:05

6M ago36:05

36:05

Mark Layden, PharmD, MBA shares the place in therapy for hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors and other general approaches to anemia management in chronic kidney disease. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Profess…

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Mamoon's Story Part 2 - Featuring Nova and the Creation of 14 Step Recovery (Ep. 326) 1:05:41

7M ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Matt Finch interviews Mamoon from episode 324 for an exciting part 2 featuring his wife, Nova, and the creation of 14 Step Recovery. This episode won't make much sense unless you listen to episode 324 first! To begin, Nova (Mamoon's wife) talks about her addiction in Detroit and longing for something more customized for her needs than AA meetings. …

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A Rumble in the Fungal Jungle: Review of the New Antifungal Agents 33:32

7M ago33:32

33:32

Natalie T. Hagy, PharmD shares new antifungal agents in the pipeline, their novel mechanisms of action, and available formulations. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Tw…

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TRANSCEND alcohol... Using The INFINITE POWER of Your Subconscious Mind | Dr. Joseph Murphy | Ep 325 22:18

7M ago22:18

22:18

Matt Finch reads some transformational alcohol recovery testimonials along with the strategies they used prescribed by Dr. Joseph Murphy. In this episode, you'll hear a few real-life examples of people quitting drinking and using drugs using the power of their subconscious minds. Dr. Joseph Murphy's prescriptions for harnessing the subconscious pot…

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Lost in the ECMO Chamber: Pharmacokinetics in Critical Illness 37:20

7M ago37:20

37:20

Ming May Zhang, PharmD reviews pharmacokinetic considerations in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.…

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From Xanax Gummy Addiction To Wilderness Therapy To Self-Directed Recovery - This is Mamoon's Story (Ep. 324) 1:35:22

7M ago1:35:22

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Matt Finch interviews Hunter ("Mamoon"), founder of 14 Step, about his severe addiction to using Xanax Gummies and other benzos and how he recovered. Mamoon became addicted soon after beginning Xanax gummies and says they helped him to breathe when normally it was hard to breathe due to so much anxiety. After multiple run-ins with the police and co…

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The Transformational Alcohol Recovery and Sober Vibes of Courtney Andersen (Ep. 323) 47:54

7M ago47:54

47:54

Matt Finch interviews Courtney Andersen about her journey of alcohol recovery and helping other women on their journeys, too. Courtney is a Sober Coach, podcast host and YOUR personal sober cheerleader. She's the Founder of National Sober Day (9/14), and the Founder of Sober Vibes, an online support community for recovery and sober-curious women of…

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9-Supplement Stack that Supercharges Detox and Relapse Prevention (Ep. 322) 16:49

8M ago16:49

16:49

Using Dr. Gant's book End Your Addiction Now, Matt Finch discusses the highly important yet almost always overlooked second element of Phase 2 of recovery - Detoxification. There are 2 factors in Detox. One detoxes the substance out of their body of course, but general detoxification done simultaneously can greatly increase your health and relapse …

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Must be mAb on the Brain: A New Hope for Alzheimer’s Disease 42:50

8M ago42:50

42:50

Hailey Thompson, PharmD, reviews primary literature and shares updates on the role of monoclonal antibody therapies in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at http…

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Get & STAY FREE from Addiction - With Serenity, Courage, and Wisdom (Ep. 321) 33:12

8M ago33:12

33:12

Matt Finch takes you on a DEEP Dive Breakdown of the Serenity Prayer in this fascinating episode. You'll learn how to rewire your brain, optimize your mind, and harness your spiritual power by a process that results in Living the Serenity Prayer and embodying the being-ness of Serentiy, Courage, and Wisdom. Here are the main topics discussed in Epi…

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GPS for APS: Navigating Anticoagulation in Antiphospholipid Syndrome 40:47

8M ago40:47

40:47

Caitlin Schanz, PharmD discusses antiphospholipid syndrome, with a focus on data comparing direct oral anticoagulants versus warfarin as anticoagulation strategies in these patients. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional …

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Waving Goodbye to the X Waiver: Reassessing Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder 47:05

8M ago47:05

47:05

Tanner Melton, PharmD reviews literature on buprenorphine and methadone in treating opioid use disorder. For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs @MayoPharmRes. You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.…

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Addiction to Divisive Politics is at an All-Time High (Ep. 320) 27:29

8M ago27:29

27:29

Matt Finch discusses the multidimensional dynamics of why divisive politics has addicted so many people in recent years. Overview of the main topics discussed: What is divisive politics? Why are divisive politics so addicting? What are the negative consequences of participating in it? How to untether yourself from 'doomscrolling' How to develop a h…

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