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E-Cigarettes vs Nicotine Replacement for Smoking Cessation

June 10, 2020
Jason Mallo, DO
Jason Mallo, DO. Dr. Mallo has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
Quitting smoking remains extremely difficult. This multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluates the efficacy of using e-cigarettes compared to nicotine replacement among adults (average age 41) seeking help to quit smoking.
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Amphetamines and Topiramate for Cocaine Use Disorder

June 10, 2020
Rehan Aziz, MD.
Rehan Aziz, MD. Dr Aziz has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
Small studies have shown promise for treating cocaine use disorder with combination amphetamine salts/topiramate. In this larger trial, the combination was tested against a placebo.
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Does Baclofen Titrated to High Doses Reduce Alcohol Use?

June 10, 2020
Thomas Jordan, MD.
Thomas Jordan, MD. Dr. Jordan has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
Previous trials of baclofen for alcohol use disorder have used fixed or rather low doses, and the results have been mixed. This was the first randomized trial to allow up-titration of the dose depending on the patient’s response.
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Gabapentin for Alcohol Use Disorder, Redux

June 10, 2020
Rehan Aziz, MD.
Rehan Aziz, MD. Dr Aziz has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
Which patients with alcohol use disorder might benefit from gabapentin most? This randomized controlled trial focused on gabapentin’s impact on alcohol use among patients with alcohol use disorder and who had also had alcohol withdrawal symptoms in the past.
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Substance Use in Health Professionals - Sample Issue

May 13, 2020
When it comes to addiction treatment, health professionals pose unique challenges as a patient population. In the March/April 2020 issue of The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report, Dr. Paul Earley frames the offerings of physician health programs and we appraise their efficacy. We also examine a trial of shaming for cigarette...
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Personal Privacy Versus Public Safety: Addiction Among Health Professionals

March 30, 2020
Paul H. Earley, MD, DFASAM

Paul H. Earley, MD, DFASAM
Medical director of the Georgia Professionals Health Program, Inc. Distinguished Fellow of ASAM. President of the Federation of State Physician Health Programs. Dr. Earley has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Dr. Paul Earley, president-elect of the Federation of Physician Health Programs, outlines the offerings of physician health programs, how to engage yourself or colleagues in treatment, and how treatment may interface with medical boards.
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