American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Lead: Evaluation of a Novel Patient-Centered Methadone Restart Protocol
Lead: Evaluation of a Novel Patient-Centered Methadone Restart Protocol
Lead: Evaluation of a Novel Patient-Centered Methadone Restart Protocol
Tuesday 9th September 2025
Explore a novel methadone restart protocol and its impact on treatment efficiency in this week's addiction medicine episode.
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Episode Overview
- Novel methadone restart protocol improves dosing efficiency.
- Pricing policies can reduce alcohol use in high-risk groups.
- Strategies for managing pediatric opioid dependence.
- Narrative messages improve attitudes towards MOUD.
- Women face unique barriers to alcohol use disorder treatment.
"Restarting methadone shouldn't feel like climbing a mountain for patients or providers."
Get ready to be moved by a groundbreaking episode of 'This Week in Addiction Medicine' that tackles the often frustrating process of methadone restart for patients who've had a gap in treatment. The episode highlights a cohort study that examines outcomes from a public safety-net opioid treatment program before and after implementing a novel, patient-centred methadone restart protocol. This new approach focuses on tailoring doses based on individual opioid tolerance, significantly reducing the gap between previous and restart doses.
The result? A smoother, more efficient process for both patients and providers without compromising safety or retention in care. The episode doesn't stop there. It also explores a microsimulation study on beverage-specific pricing policies aimed at reducing alcohol consumption in high-risk groups, shedding light on how pricing strategies can impact public health.
From understanding the management of iatrogenic opioid dependence in children to improving attitudes towards medications for opioid use disorder in the criminal legal system, this episode covers a wide array of topics relevant to addiction medicine. Listeners will also gain insights into the association between mental and physical health conditions and drug overdoses, as well as factors influencing treatment uptake among women with alcohol use disorders.
Each topic is tackled with depth and compassion, offering listeners a comprehensive overview of current challenges and innovations in addiction medicine. If you're curious about how innovative approaches are reshaping addiction treatment, this episode is packed with valuable information and thought-provoking discussions. What new strategies might emerge next in the ever-evolving field of addiction medicine?