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Hidden Dangers: The Fentanyl Crisis and Teen Overdose Prevention

March 31, 2025
Joshua Feder, MD and Mara Goverman
The Fentanyl overdose crisis is now one of the leading causes of death among adolescents, and it is happening in every corner of the country. Stay with us as we talk about the state of the crisis and the steps we can take to save lives.
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Audio Issue, Substance Use in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Jan/Feb/March 2025

January 1, 2025
Joshua Feder, MD
From The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report
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Addressing the Overdose Crisis: What You Can Do

January 1, 2025
Aaron Quiggle, MD, MS
From The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report
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CCPR_QA1_Aaron Quiggle_photo.jpgAaron Quiggle, MD, MS

Adult, child, and adolescent addiction psychiatrist; Medical Director, Addiction Recovery Management Service (ARMS), Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.

Dr. Quiggle is a co-investigator of an investigator-sponsored trial for Ironshore Pharmaceuticals. Relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

There are multiple ways that we can help our patients reduce the risk of overdose. In our interview with Dr. Aaron Quiggle, we cover screening, fentanyl testing, the use of Narcan and the importance of learning to prescribe buprenorphine.


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Research Update

Methamphetamines and Opioid-Related Overdose Risk

April 1, 2023
Peter J. Farago, MD.
From The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report
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Peter J. Farago, MD. Dr. Farago has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Researchers provide a detailed glimpse into the chaotic state of the illicit opioid supply and show that the potentially dangerous misconception that methamphetamines can be used as an opioid overdose reversal agent is widespread.


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A Single Prescriber Reduces Risk of Overdose in Patients on Opioid and Benzodiazepine

September 25, 2022
Kamron Fariba, MD
From The Carlat Psychiatry Report
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Kamron Fariba, MD. Dr. Fariba, author of this educational activity, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

This large study suggests a practical solution to reduce mortality in patients who are taking both benzodiazepines and opioids.


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How to Safely Prescribe Z-Drugs

August 13, 2020
There’s good reason to be careful prescribing Z-drugs. Here’s an overview of Dr. Reban Aziz’s recent article in The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report.Safety Tips Go short-term or intermittent to reduce the potential for adverse events and withdrawal. Avoid for SUD or complex sleep disorders.  Use as last resort after considering...
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Benzodiazepines: Old Medicines, New Concerns

June 10, 2020
Kenneth Morford, MD
From The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report
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Kenneth Morford, MD
Assistant Professor and Program Director, Collaborative Behavioral Health & Addiction Medicine in Primary Care (CHAMP) at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Morford has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Benzodiazepine use is on the rise, and is implicated with a significant portion of opioid-related overdose deaths. Dr. Morford gives the latest on benzodiazepine prevalence and suggests strategies to employ in addiction treatment settings when working with patients who use benzodiazepines.
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Predicting and Preventing Fatal Opioid Overdoses

March 30, 2020
Kristen Gardner, PharmD
From The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report
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Kristen Gardner, PharmD Dr. Gardner has disclosed that she has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
In addition to when we prescribe opioids, there are other opportunities and interactions patients have with the health care system upon which we can intervene to mitigate overdose risk. This study describes some of those opportunities, many of which happen every day in addiction clinics.
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Harm Reduction Strategies—A Primer

February 11, 2020
From The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report
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To minimize harm and optimize safety among people who use drugs, particularly injections drugs, learn the nuts and bolts of naloxone distribution, syringe exchange, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention, and fentanyl testing.
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The Clinician’s Role: Reducing Harm Among People Who Use Drugs

February 11, 2020
Kimberly Sue, MD, PhD
From The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report
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Kimberly Sue, MD, PhD
Medical Director of the Harm Reduction Coalition (www.harmreduction.org). Attending physician at Rikers Island Correctional Health Services, NY. Dr. Sue has disclosed that she has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Addiction researcher and medical director of the Harm Reduction Coalition shares her approach to patients and provides state-specific resources for clinicians interested in connecting with harm reduction resources locally.
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