15. Buprenorphine vs. Methadone in Pregnancy

In episode 15 we discuss buprenorphine vs. methadone in pregnancy.

E.A. Suarez, K.F. Huybrechts, L. Straub, S. Hernández‑Díaz, H.E. Jones, H.S. Connery, J.M. Davis, K.J. Gray, B. Lester, M. Terplan, H. Mogun, and B.T. Bateman. Buprenorphine versus Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy. N Engl J Med 2022; 387:2033-2044. 

Bruzelius E, Martins SS. US Trends in Drug Overdose Mortality Among Pregnant and Postpartum Persons, 2017-2020. JAMA. 2022;328(21):2159–2161. 

We also discuss opioid use disorder in our geriatric patients, and opening a new buprenorphine clinic.

“Overdose Deaths among Seniors” from CNBC

“Substance Use in Older Adults” from NIDA

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Episode 15 Credits:

• Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy
• Audio production: Angela Ohlfest
• Video production: Paul Kennedy

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