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Disulfiram: An Underused Strategy for Alcohol Use Disorders

June 29, 2021

Stephen Wyatt, DO. Private practice psychiatrist with certification in addiction psychiatry, Charlotte, NC. Dr. Wyatt has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

We unravel the myths that keep psychiatrists from using disulfiram (Antabuse) in alcohol use disorders. In the right patient, this medication is very effective and far less dangerous than the alternative: continued drinking.

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.

EXPERT Q&A

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.

CLINICAL UPDATE

Learning From the Successes of Physician Health Programs

March 30, 2020

Physician health programs have boasted high rates of treatment retention and abstinence rates, yet have also been the targets of criticism. Here we review what the practicing clinician can learn from these programs and describe current controversies.