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Real-World Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Many patient with alcohol use disorder (AUD) also have comorbid psychiatric illness. Treating these patients can be challenging however there are evidenced based approaches that have been shown to be effective. Dr. Petrakis reviews the latest evidence in treating AUD in this challenging population. Read More

Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease

Dr. Bataller reviews the progression of alcohol related liver disease and the clinical signs associated with each from steatosis to steatohepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis. He also walks us through the elements of liver function tests, differentiates markers of inflammation from those of synthetic function, and discusses their clinical utility. Read More

Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder: An Overview

There are three FDA approved medications for alcohol use disorder (AUD) and many others that have been tested. Here, we summarize the evidence behind the various medications for alcohol use disorder and highlight clinical scenarios in which each should be considered. Read More

There are very few medication options shown to be effective for the treatment of methamphetamine use disorder. Here, researchers examine the utility of buprenorphine to reduce drug cravings. Read More

Unintended Pregnancies in Opioid Use Disorder

Rates of unintended pregnancies are high among patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). In this study, researchers tested the efficacy of co-locating contraceptive services with treatment for OUD as well as the efficacy of providing financial incentives. Read More

Psychiatry Practice Boosters, Second Edition (2018)
Teaches you the key points of 42 of the most clinically relevant studies in psychiatry published...
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General Psychiatry
Using SAMe In Clinical Practice with Garrett Rossi, MD
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Addiction Treatment
Supervised Drug Consumption Sites
Once controversial, research clearly shows the benefit of these sites, and they have started opening in the United States.
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