April is alcohol awareness month. In this episode we review the stages of alcohol associated liver disease, signs and symptoms and laboratory abnormalities. Hosted by Paula Donnelly Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.

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Anna Lembke, MD joins us to discuss the Dopamine reward system in our brains and how the pleasure/pain balance affects addiction and recovery. This is a fascinating discussion. Hosted by Paula Donnelly Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.

For more information on Dr. Lembke: www.annalembke.com Check out her New York Times best seller books "Dopamine Nation" and "Drugdealer, MD"

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Does varenicline reduce alcohol cravings? Tune in as we review the evidence, mechanism of action of varenicline. Hosted by Paula Donnelly Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.

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Mason Turner, MD returns to discuss depression and substance use disorders as part of our mental health and substance use disorders series. Dr. Turner gives us a primer on the types of depression, epidemiology of depression in substance using populations, treatment considerations and lifestyle interventions. Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Donnelly and Cook, MD.

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Steve Sugden, MD joins us to discuss lifestyle medicine and neuroplasticity in the recovery process.

Hosted by Paula Donnelly Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.

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George Koob, PhD director of NIAAA teaches us about the addiction cycle, the origins of "Hyperkatefia", review of treatment options during the negative affect cycle and how NIAAA is monitoring current policies and trends regarding alcohol use. Hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.

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Lucinda Grande MD, FASAM joins us to discuss her research on low dose ketamine for buprenorphine inductions with emphasis on transitions from fentanyl to buprenorphine. She discusses patient selection, dosing considerations, and safety profile. Hosted by Paula Donnelly Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.

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Dr. Javier Ballester joins us for our second episode on co-occurring mental health and substance use. We'll cover Bipolar, its prevalence with substance use disorders, diagnosis, and treatment considerations. Hosted by Paula Donnelly Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.

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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.