Pros and Cons of Recreational Marijuana Use

A brief video on the recreational use of marijuana.

Substance Use Disorder

Hyperemesis in a Young Woman: Diagnosis

Quiz | February 12, 2015 | Substance Use Disorder

By Fouad Moawad, MD

Hyperemesis in a Young Woman

Quiz | February 12, 2015 | Substance Use Disorder

By Fouad Moawad, MD

For the past year, the patient has had episodes of severe nausea, vomiting, headache, and abdominal pain separated by weeks of feeling quite well.

Insights on the Insanity of Addiction

Edward J. Khantzian, MD

February 09, 2015 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Challenging Cases, Substance Use Disorder

By Edward J. Khantzian, MD

In clinical terms, one of the most distinguishing diagnostic features of addictive disorders is that those affected continually and repeatedly revert to their addictive behaviors, despite the devastating negative and adverse consequences.

Benzodiazepines and Chronic Pain

Steven A. King, MD, MS

January 16, 2015 | Addiction, Substance Use Disorder

By Steven A. King, MD, MS

Best practices make a strong case against prescribing benzodiazepines for chronic pain patients taking opioids. But are we following best practices?

Substance Abuse by “Mature” Adults

Louis A. Trevisan, MD

January 15, 2015 | Substance Use Disorder, AAAP 2014

By Louis A. Trevisan, MD

Is your older patient using or abusing drugs or alcohol? This video reviews how general psychiatrists can provide effective intervention when a substance abuse problem is identified.

Emerging and Current Issues in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders

Christina Brezing, MD

News | December 18, 2014 | Addiction, Cocaine Related Disorders, AAAP 2014, Substance Use Disorder

By Christina Brezing, MD

Given the pervasiveness of substance use disorders, the information provided here is relevant not only for addiction psychiatrists, but all mental health providers and primary care physicians.

Addiction Psychiatry: Clinical Insights

Michael Hoefer, MD

News | December 18, 2014 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Cocaine Related Disorders, AAAP 2014, Substance Use Disorder

By Michael Hoefer, MD

This brief communication highlights clinically applicable information and take-home points presented at the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry Annual Meeting.

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Substance Abuse by “Mature” Adults
Louis A. Trevisan, MD
January 15, 2015 | Substance Use Disorder, AAAP 2014
By Louis A. Trevisan, MD
Is your older patient using or abusing drugs or alcohol? This video reviews how general psychiatrists can provide effective intervention when a substance abuse problem is identified.
A Risk Stratification Approach to Alcohol Detoxification
Nick C. Mellos, MD
November 05, 2013 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Cultural Psychiatry, Integrative Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Substance Use Disorder
By Nick C. Mellos, MD
The challenges of identifying patients at risk for alcohol withdrawal have been found to be mitigated by the development of a Risk Stratification Questionnaire, now being adopted by the VA regionally throughout New England. More in this video.

Society’s Chemical Noose: A Look at Substance Abuse and Suicide
Savannah Marie
May 08, 2014 | Suicide, Alcohol Abuse, Substance Use Disorder
By Savannah Marie
Substance abuse and addiction are commonly associated with an increased risk of suicide. Alcohol abuse plays a key role in suicide attempts and completions; prescription drugs are a close second. The causes of suicide for men and women are different but the suicide rates are equally staggering.
Update from the American Society of Addiction Medicine: New Criteria
David Mee-Lee, MD
September 06, 2013 | Addiction, Substance Use Disorder
By David Mee-Lee, MD
Here, a psychiatrist certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine discusses new treatment criteria for addiction.

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