Best Substanceusedisorder Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 213 - Understanding and Practicing Step Eleven 24:03

1d ago24:03

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Send us a Text Message. "We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.” In Step 10, the focus is largely on keeping your thoughts and emotions in check, this step guides you to look at the very foundation of your restoration and recov…

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Episode 212 – Jeremy Weintraub, Economic Empowerment & Poverty Alleviation Professional 17:16

9d ago17:16

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 212 – Jeremy Weintraub, Economic Empowerment & Poverty Alleviation Professional My guest for this episode is Jeremy Weintraub, a Berkeley, California metro area resident. He recently celebrated 23 years of sobriety, getting sober at the young age of 22 – following six years of battling to be clean and sober. Today, h…

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Episode 211 – Interview with Dr. Marlene Carson, U.S. Advisory Council on Trafficking Chair 32:33

18d ago32:33

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 211 – Interview with Dr. Marlene Carson, Chair of the U.S. Advisory Council on Trafficking at the White House In the realm of childhood, where laughter echoes freely and innocence reigns supreme, lies an unthinkable darkness: the theft of joy, playfulness, and innocence itself. This grim reality often unfolds when ch…

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EPISODE 210 – NATE, GOD REWARDED HIS BELIEFS 31:03

25d ago31:03

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Send us a Text Message. Nate Maliscke (his nickname and stage name is Nate Crash) started Break Dancing in 2012 and he was able to take his passion global. Nate grew up in Western North Dakota, his parents divorced when he was very young, and along with his two younger sisters, they ultimately ended up in the foster care system. As he was finishing…

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Episode 209 – Chris Terzakos, On a Mission to Empower & Uplift Lives 30:25

1M ago30:25

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 209 – Chris Terzakos, On a Mission to Empower & Uplift Lives Chris, the founder and leader of “The Healing Warrior,” is driven by a powerful passion and on a quest for well-being. He envisions a world where young and older men walk through the fields of life, carrying a kind of strength that creates purpose, inner pe…

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Episode 208 – Interview with Charles Meyer, Porn Addiction Recovery Coach 32:43

1M ago32:43

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 208 – Interview with Charles Meyer, Porn Addiction Recovery Coach Charles is on a mission to end fatherlessness in American homes, and eventually worldwide. Based on the West Coach of Florida, Charles Meyer became a Porn Addiction Recovery Coach because of his own struggles with addiction and a strong sense of purpos…

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Episode 207 – Step 5 – We Admitted 32:40

2M ago32:40

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 207 – Step 5 – We Admitted Step 5 in faith-based recovery programs outlines how you will grow by admitting to God, oneself, and another person the exact nature of your wrongs. This step is pivotal as it embodies the principles of confession and accountability, which are foundational in Biblical teachings and essentia…

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A quick overview of the book " God Took Me to Las Vegas To Get Sober" 6:23

2M ago6:23

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Send us a Text Message. A quick overview of the book " God Took Me to Las Vegas To Get Sober" acourageousrecovery.comBy Randy Mortensen

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Episode 205 – Crushing the Stigma: Saving Lives & Restoring Relationships 25:19

2M ago25:19

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 205 – Crushing the Stigma: Saving Lives & Restoring Relationships As the host of this podcast, I’m often recognized as a passionate influencer who is on a mission to “Crush the Stigma” surrounding mental health and substance abuse. With my deep-rooted belief that mental health-related challenges are not a sign of wea…

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Episode 204 Interview with Jewels, author of “The Making of a Woman” 24:22

2M ago24:22

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 204 Interview with Jewels, author of “The Making of a Woman” Jewels is an award-winning author, speaker, and bodybuilder and hope to inspire others to push forward, no matter the challenges. Jewels describes herself as a woman who has lived two lives in one lifetime. The first part was a life of childhood abuse and t…

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Episode 203 – The release of my memoir: “God Took Me to Las Vegas….to Get Sober! 15:29

3M ago15:29

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to today's episode, where we dive into a remarkable journey of personal growth, redemption, and professional success. The focus is on Randy Mortensen's transformative story as detailed in his compelling memoir, "God Took Me to Las Vegas...To Get Sober." The narrative is not just about overcoming the clutches of addic…

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Episode 202 – Gerry Wagner interview, with the theme of “What Is Love?” 30:37

3M ago30:37

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 201 – Gerry Wagner interview, with the theme of “What Is Love?” Gerry Wagner is on a mission of “Spreading LOVE to those who may feel unloved”. He recently claimed 32 years of being clean and sober. Gerry lives in Central Pennsylvania, he serves as the Vice President of Business Development for a global HVAC company …

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Episode 201 - Interview with Richard Grahn, a Producer, Screenwriter, Author and Coach 31:47

3M ago31:47

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 200 – Richard Grahn, is a producer, screenwriter, author, and a coach Richard was born and grew up in California, the youngest of six children in the family, before relocating to Eastern Tennessee. During one of the darkest times of his life, he told God, “I don’t care if I go to Hell, you either kill me or do someth…

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Back to God with Randy 28:11

3M ago28:11

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Send us a Text Message. This is an episode with Randy Mortensen as a guest on Back to God Radio. acourageousrecovery.comBy Randy Mortensen

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Interview with Aimee Eddy - A survivor of mental illness, bullying, breast cancer & abuse 29:09

3M ago29:09

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Send us a Text Message. Aimee Eddy is a survivor! She's a survivor of mental illness, bullying, breast cancer, and abuse. One of her quotes touts the "Light of Recovery", she said, "Climb out of the dark hole and into the light. Dance, rejoice and stand within the light of recovery from mental illness and breast cancer." Aimee is an author, a motiv…

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Episode 198 - Interview with Coach David Greer 36:40

4M ago36:40

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 198 Interview with Coach David Greer Coach David is a life-long sailor, an author, a speaker, an entrepreneurial coach, and an alcoholic who has been in recovery since January of 2009. His mission is to take his thirty-five years of entrepreneurial experience and share it with others, in order to accelerate their suc…

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Episode 197 – Coach Chrystal, a mentor to women seeking an alcohol-free lifestyle 30:10

4M ago30:10

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 197 – Coach Chrystal, a mentor to women seeking an alcohol-free lifestyle Chrystal is based in San Antonio, Texas and she’s dedicated to working as an alcohol-free coach specializing in guiding women through the transition to a sober lifestyle. With a passion for empowering individuals, she helps women not only embra…

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Episode 196 Interview with Jim Noone, He Believes in Sobriety Through Action 29:55

4M ago29:55

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 196 – Interview with Jim Noone, He Believes in Sobriety Through Action James (Jim) Noone, was born and raised in Bronx, New York, he has traveled to 43 states and four continents. Jim prides himself in being a storyteller, and a musician, and excels in relating to many different cultures around the globe. He now resi…

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Episode 195 – Gerry Wagner interview, with the theme of “What Is Love?” 30:37

4M ago30:37

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 195– Gerry Wagner interview, with the theme of “What Is Love?” Gerry Wagner is on a mission of “Spreading LOVE to those who may feel unloved”. He recently claimed 32 years of being clean and sober. Gerry lives in Central Pennsylvania, he serves as the Vice President of Business Development for a global HVAC company a…

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EPISODE 194 – NATE, GOD REWARDED HIS BELIEFS 31:03

5M ago31:03

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Send us a Text Message. EPISODE 194 – NATE, GOD REWARDED HIS BELIEFS Nate Maliscke (his nickname and stage name is Nate Crash) started Break Dancing in 2012 and he was able to take his passion global. Nate grew up in Western North Dakota, his parents divorced when he was very young, and along with his two younger sisters, they ultimately ended up i…

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Episode 10: Reflections on Motivational Interviewing 19:00

8M ago19:00

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In this episode, Dr. Stader calls Dr. Barnett to reflect on the philosophy of MI and how it has been transformative for his practice. Additional Learning Resources: Thomas Gordon’s Roadblocks to Communication Motivational Interviewing Workshops

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Episode 9: A Positive UA - Principles of MI in Practice 24:06

8M ago24:06

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In this episode, Dr. Stader utilizes the principles of MI when navigating an encounter with Sam, a patient who just had a routine UA test positive for fentanyl, an opioid he is not prescribed. Dr. Barnett and Dr. Stader debrief the details of this case following the encounter including the delicate position a physician occupies when establishing pa…

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Episode 8: Diet Change Talk - Principles of MI in Practice 20:23

8M ago20:23

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In this episode, Dr. Stader implements the breadth of MI tactics discussed thus far in an encounter with Peggy, a pre-diabetic patient with high cholesterol to discuss diet changes.

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Episode 7: Scaling and Eliciting Change Talk 18:39

8M ago18:39

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In this episode, Dr. Stader meets with Rebecca following a trip to the ER for a fall about the potential need to take fall risk reduction measures as she starts to age. Dr. Barnett and Dr. Stader discuss how scaling can be used to gauge where patients' readiness to implement change.

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Episode 6: Importance of Establishing Boundaries 16:57

8M ago16:57

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In this episode, Dr. Stader meet with Mark who would like to increase his opioid prescription for his back pain. Dr. Barnett and Dr. Stader discuss the importance of establishing physician-patient boundaries when discussing change behavior.

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Episode 5: Empathy, Discrepancy, Rolling with Resistance and Supporting Self-Efficacy 19:38

8M ago19:38

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In this episode, Dr. Stader conducts a new patient encounter with George. Following the encounter, Dr. Barnett and Dr. Stader talk about the four key principles of motivational interviewing: empathy, discrepancy, rolling with resistance and supporting self-efficacy in patients.

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Episode 4: Fighting the Righting Reflex 18:29

8M ago18:29

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In this episode, Dr. Stader meets with Cindy, a fibromyalgia patient on longterm opioid therapy, to discuss decreasing her percocet following a DUI. Following the encounter, Dr. Barnett and Dr. Stader discuss the importance of pushing back against the innate urge to tell a patient the solution to their problem as it can lead to resistance.…

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Episode 3: OARS Technique (Open Questioning, Affirming, Reflecting and Summarizing) 17:18

8M ago17:18

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In this episode, Dr. Stader introduces the OARS technique in an encounter with Paul who visits clinic regarding his surgeon’s wish for him to quit smoking pre-operatively. Following the encounter, Dr. Stader and Dr. Barnett dicuss how open questions, affirming patient sentiments, reflective statements and summarizing an encounter and assisting in m…

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Episode 2: Stages of Change 16:24

8M ago16:24

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In this episode, Dr. Stader has an appointment with Tom, a chronic pain patient grappling with a new diagnosis of sleep apnea and the need to wear a CPAP machine. Following the encounter, Dr. Stader and Dr. Barnett discuss the stages of change patients traverse.

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Episode 1: The Spirit of Motivational Interviewing 16:15

8M ago16:15

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Dr. Don Stader calls mentor Dr. Peter Barnett to vent about some feelings of burnout he is experiencing with his patients not wanting to follow directions and Dr. Barnett helps him reframe his mentality and offers up motivational interviewing as a potential strategy to employ with his patients resisting change.…

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How to Choose the Appropriate Opioid: An Interview with Dr. Heath McAnally 1:28:20

1y ago1:28:20

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Dr. Don Stader, MD, and Dr. Rachael Duncan, PharmD, sit down to chat with Dr. Heath McAnally, MD, to discuss the nuances between different opioid agents and how to choose between them to match your patient's needs. Tune in as we review the biological pain pathways and how the mu and kappa receptors are involved with different opioid agents and then…

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Mind Body Medicine's Approach to Chronic Pain: An Interview with Dr. Howard Schubiner 1:08:39

2y ago1:08:39

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Hosts Don Stader, MD and Rachael Duncan, PharmD sit down with Howard Schubiner, MD to discuss mind body medicine and the power of perception when it comes to pain. Dr. Schubiner discusses how the brain is responsible for much of the pain we experience and how we can harness this knowledge to reduce it after ruling out structural sources. Resources …

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Chronic Pain Advocacy: An Interview with Kate Nicholson, JD 1:13:40

2y ago1:13:40

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Hosts Don Stader, MD and Rachael Duncan, PharmD sit down with Kate Nicholson, JD, the founder of the nonprofit National Pain Advocacy Center whose mission is to advance the health and human rights of people in pain. Kate discusses her entry into the field of pain and her own journey developing and managing chronic pain and how she has used her expe…

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Episode 10: Putting it All Together (Chronic Pain and Opioid Use Disorders) 25:12

2y ago25:12

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Putting it all together Toolkit Opioid Prescribing and Treatment Guidance Toolkit Compass Opioid Stewardship Program Website Compass Opioid Stewardship Expert Spotlight Spotify Apple

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Episode 9: OUD Treatment: Recovery Communities and Social Adjuncts 15:57

2y ago15:57

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Addiction is about giving up everything for one thing. Recovery is about giving up one thing for everything.

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Episode 8: OUD Treatment: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder 24:05

2y ago24:05

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Buprenorphine and X Waivers Toolkit Buprenorphine Protocol Toolkit

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Episode 7: Motivational Interviewing for OUD 21:10

2y ago21:10

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Motivational Interviewing Toolkit

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Episode 6: Deprescribing - A Choice Between Tapering & Addiction Treatment 18:16

2y ago18:16

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Motivational Interviewing Toolkit

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Episode 5: Aberrancy Management in Chronic Opioid Therapy 24:26

2y ago24:26

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Risk Monitoring Toolkit Aberrancy Management Toolkit

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Episode 4: Informed Consents & Controlled Substance Agreements (CSAs) 18:00

2y ago18:00

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Informed Consent & Controlled Substance Agreement Toolkit

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Episode 3: Risk Monitoring and Mitigation for Chronic Opioid Therapy 16:11

2y ago16:11

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Risk Mitigation Toolkit

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Episode 2: Risk Screening and Stratification for OUD in Primary Care 18:46

2y ago18:46

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Opioid Therapy Risk-Assessment Screening Tools Table Recommended Screening Tools for Pain + Opioid Risk Management Toolkit A Comparison of Common Screening Methods for Predicting Aberrant Drug-Related Behavior among Patients Receiving Opioids for Chronic Pain Management

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Episode 1: An Introduction to Co-Occurring Chronic Pain & Opioid Use Disorder 16:49

2y ago16:49

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Summarized DSM-5 diagnostic categories and criteria for opioid use disorder Risks for opioid abuse and dependence among recipients of chronic opioid therapy: results from the TROUP study Rates of opioid misuse, abuse, and addiction in chronic pain: a systematic review and data synthesis

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Benzodiazepine Tapering: An Interview with Dr. Alexis Ritvo 1:17:51

2y ago1:17:51

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Host Rachael Duncan, PharmD sits down with Alexis Ritvo, MD, an assistant professor at CU Anschutz School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Program Director at Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Colorado to discuss all things benzodiazepines. Tune in to learn about tapering strategies, polypharma interactions and increased …

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Opioids, Health Disparities and COVID-19: An Interview with Dr. Andrew Herring and Charles Hawthorne 50:34

2y ago50:34

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Hosts Don Stader, MD and Rachael Duncan, PharmD sit down with Andrew Herring, MD and Charles Hawthorne of CA Bridge to discuss healthy equity and disparities in the opioid epidemic. CA Bridge is a pioneering organization that expands access of evidence-based addiction care to those who use drugs across California, Andrew serves as the Director and …

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Episode 11: Putting It All Together (Opioid Stewardship) 20:47

2y ago20:47

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In this episode, Dr. Stader and Anne chat about how her pain has improved and she is getting more out of life. Following their encounter, Don and Rachael circle back on the 8 pillars of opioid stewardship tying it all together and and talk about modifying the framework to fit individual patients. Show Notes: Benzodiazepine Deprescribing Algorithm C…

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Episode 10: Cross Titration to Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain 16:39

2y ago16:39

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In this episode, Dr. Stader introduces buprenorphine as a possible agent to help manage Anne's chronic pain. Following their encounter, Don and Rachael discuss the use of buprenorphine for chronic pain and how to effectively cross titrate a patient from other opioids to the safer agent. Show Notes: Buprenorphine and X Waivers IR Opioid Cross Taper …

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Episode 9: Opioid Tapering Tips: Tapering Fentanyl & Oxycodone 16:21

2y ago16:21

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In this episode, Dr. Stader and Anne discuss how her taper is going and they agree on some adjustments. Following their encounter, Don and Rachael take a deeper dive into the specific mechanics of tapering fentanyl and Oxycodone. Show Notes: Opioid + Benzodiazepine Tapering How-To Guide Fentanyl 50 mcg TD Taper Example The Iowa Healthcare Collabora…

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Episode 8: Tapering Conversations and Benefits of Tapering / Deprescribing 20:34

2y ago20:34

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In this episode, Dr. Stader broached his concerns with Anne's medication regimen and they discuss the mechanics of tapering her off some of her medications. Following their encounter, Don and Rachael dive into the collaborative framework for a taper using the BRAVO approach. Show Notes: Optimizing Patient Communication: The Key to a Successful Tape…

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Episode 7: Respiratory Depression & Screening for Sleep Disordered Breathing 15:01

2y ago15:01

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In this episode, Dr. Stader talks with Anne about her sleep study showing sleep apnea and his concern for her medication regimen contributing to it. Following their encounter, Don and Rachael dive into the nuts and bolts of screening for sleep disordered breathing. Show Notes: 2021 BMJ Article Infographic: Diagnosing Sleep Apnea in Patients Taking …

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