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The Methamphetamine/Fentanyl Epidemic

The Methamphetamine/Fentanyl Epidemic

FromThe Addiction Files: An Addiction Medicine Podcast


The Methamphetamine/Fentanyl Epidemic

FromThe Addiction Files: An Addiction Medicine Podcast

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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Sep 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

SEASON 3 IS HERE! Javier Ballester, MD board certified addiction psychiatrist, president of Utah chapter of ASAM, joins us to discuss this most dangerous epidemic.  Dr. Ballester gives us a primer on the neurobiology of methamphetamine, discussion on the devasting effects of this disturbing trend of methamphetamine laced with fentanyl. Treatment of methamphetamine psychosis, harm reduction strategies for methamphetamine/fentanyl use.  Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD. 
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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
Released:
Sep 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD are board certified addiction medicine and family medicine physicians providing evidence based education, clinical pearls and resources to physicians, residents and students while striving to destigmatize the treatment of addiction in our medical culture and save lives. Tune in to learn about the latest treatments for all things addiction. Join us as we conduct expert interviews, review clinical pearls and best practices and discuss the latest updates in addiction medicine. No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.