72. Symptom-Triggered Alcohol Withdrawal Management Over Telemedicine72. Symptom-Triggered Alcohol Withdrawal Management Over Telemedicine
Addiction Medicine Journal Club
This episode examines a telemedicine protocol for alcohol withdrawal management, discussing its feasibility and broader implications for addiction treatment.
35:16•9 Mar 2026
Telemedicine: A New Hope for Alcohol Withdrawal Management?
Episode Overview
- Telemedicine offers a promising new method for managing alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
- The study showed high retention rates and no need for emergency care transfers.
- Funding cuts to mental health programs could impact addiction treatment services.
- Telemedicine could bridge healthcare gaps, especially in rural areas.
- The Trump administration's policies may have unintended consequences on addiction treatment.
“"Keeping people in the comfort of their own home... really sets them up for success."”
Curious about how telemedicine is reshaping addiction treatment? Episode 72 of the Addiction Medicine Journal Club offers a fascinating look into a groundbreaking telemedicine protocol for managing alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan explore a study from the Journal of Addiction Medicine that investigates the feasibility of using telemedicine to safely manage alcohol withdrawal at home.
With a touch of humour and a lot of expertise, they discuss the study's promising results: a 93% retention rate and zero need for emergency care transfers. The conversation also veers into broader issues affecting addiction treatment, like the recent cuts to mental health funding and the controversial actions of the Trump administration. By blending personal anecdotes with expert insights, this episode provides a well-rounded discussion that is both informative and engaging.
The hosts also reflect on the potential for telemedicine to offer more accessible care, especially in rural areas, and how it might change the landscape of addiction treatment. So, what does this mean for the future of addiction medicine? Could this be the start of a new era where telemedicine becomes a standard part of treatment?
Listen to find out!
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