American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Lead: Injectable-Only Overlapping Buprenorphine Starting Protocol in a Low-Threshold Setting
Lead: Injectable-Only Overlapping Buprenorphine Starting Protocol in a Low-Threshold Setting
Lead: Injectable-Only Overlapping Buprenorphine Starting Protocol in a Low-Threshold Setting
Tuesday 26th August 2025
Dive into innovative buprenorphine protocols and smoking cessation's impact on recovery in this episode of 'This Week in Addiction Medicine'.
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- Innovative buprenorphine protocols are being explored for opioid use disorder.
- Smoking cessation significantly improves substance use disorder recovery odds.
- Healthcare professionals face barriers in discussing gambling with clients.
- Genetic variations can influence meth addiction risk.
- Housing challenges impact treatment approaches for opioid use disorder.
"Quitting smoking increased the odds of SUD recovery by 30% in fully adjusted models."
In this intriguing episode of 'This Week in Addiction Medicine from ASAM', the focus is on a fresh approach to buprenorphine initiation, particularly relevant in today's fentanyl era. The discussion centres around a cohort study involving 95 patients with moderate to severe opioid use disorder, many of whom face housing challenges. These patients participated in a protocol using long-acting injectable buprenorphine over three days, without the need for sublingual buprenorphine and while continuing opioid use.
With 75% completing the protocol, the study highlights a promising strategy for those battling addiction in low-threshold settings. The episode doesn't stop there; it dives into several studies, including an examination of smoking cessation as a tool for improving substance use disorder recovery. Quitting smoking appears to increase recovery odds by 30%, suggesting that kicking the habit might be more beneficial than just saving a few quid on cigarettes.
Listeners are also introduced to a study on gambling screening barriers in healthcare settings, revealing that professionals' perceptions influence their willingness to discuss gambling with clients. It's a bit like being asked to play poker when you only know how to play snap! Lastly, the podcast touches on genetic factors in meth addiction, showing how certain gene variations can impact addiction risk. It's like finding out your DNA is playing tricks on you!
This episode is packed with valuable insights and research findings that could be pivotal for those in the addiction medicine field. If you're curious about the latest strategies and studies, this episode is worth your time.