32. Trazodone for Sleep in OUD

In episode 32 we discuss an article about trazodone for sleep in people with opioid use disorder on buprenorphine.

Piyush Goyal, Dheeraj Kattula, Ravindra Rao, Roshan Bhad, Ashwani Kumar Mishra, Anju Dhawan. Trazodone for sleep disturbance in opioid dependent patients maintained on buprenorphine: A double blind, placebo-controlled trial. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Volume 250. 2023. 110891. ISSN 0376-8716. 

We also discuss the decriminalization of psychedelics and treating HCV in primary care.

From the LA Times: California moves to decriminalize use of magic mushrooms and other natural psychedelics

 

From the AASLD/ISDA: Recommendations for Testing, Managing, and Treating Hepatitis C

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Episode 32 Credits:

• Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy
• Audio production: Erin McCue
• 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. 

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