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Medical Issues in Addiction Practice (November/December) | 2019

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CME Post-Test - Medical Issues in Addiction Practice, CATR, November/December 2019

November 22, 2019

The post-test for this issue is available for one year after the publication date to subscribers only. By successfully completing the test you will be awarded a certificate for 2 CME credits. Read More

Primer: Physical Examination in Addiction Practice

November 22, 2019

Whether you are referring your patient for a physical or doing an initial one yourself, clinicians should be familiar with the basics of physical examination with a focus on knowing how to look for medical complications of addiction. This article walks you through a basic physical exam and what signs and symptoms to look for in patients with current or past substance use. Read More

Screening and Prophylaxis of Infectious Diseases in Addiction Practice

November 22, 2019

Sandra Springer, MD

In this QA, we invite Dr. Sandra Springer to walk us through the various screenings for infectious diseases ranging from HIV to Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C, as well as Tuberculosis. Read More

PrEP: Introduction to the Basics

November 22, 2019

With the rate of new HIV infections at just under 40,000 new infections per year, it is important for addiction practitioners to be on the front lines of HIV prevention. This article and corresponding table cover the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with Truvada. Read More

Perioperative Management of Patients on Buprenorphine Maintenance

November 22, 2019

Gregory Acampora, MD

For patients on buprenorphine maintenance facing surgery, it is crucial to balance the need to minimize pain while addressing the risk of relapse. In this interview, Dr. Gregory Acampora guides us through the specifics on perioperatively managing patients on varying doses of buprenorphine maintenance. Read More

Exposure Therapy Efficacious for PTSD Co-Occurring With Alcohol Use Disorder

November 22, 2019

Brian Frankel, MD

Prolonged exposure is one of the best treatments available for patients with PTSD. This study examines the advantages of using prolonged exposure for patients who have PTSD with co-occurring alcohol use disorder. Read More

Varenicline and Bupropion: Soaring Again With EAGLES?

November 22, 2019

Nicholas Rosenlicht, MD.

This research update unpacks the details behind the landmark “EAGLES” trial (Evaluating Adverse Events in a Global Smoking Cessation Study), which led to the removal of the varenicline black box warning. Read More

The COMBINE Study: A Core Paper in the Treatment of AUD

November 22, 2019

Brian Frankel, MD

This research update summarizes the results of the landmark COMBINE study which evaluated the effectiveness of stand-alone and combined pharmacological and behavioral interventions for treating alcohol use disorder. Read More