Assessment and management of alcohol use disorders
As the level of alcohol consumption goes up, so the risk of physical, psychological, and social problems increases.
In this podcast we’re joined by Ed Day, consultant addiction psychiatrist at Kings College London, Alex Copello, professor of addiction research at the University of Birmingham, and Martyn Hull, GP with a special interest in... (Source: The BMJ Podcast)
Source: The BMJ Podcast - February 19, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts
Assessment and management of alcohol use disorders
As the level of alcohol consumption goes up, so the risk of physical, psychological, and social problems increases.
In this podcast we’re joined by Ed Day, consultant addiction psychiatrist at Kings College London, Alex Copello, professor of addiction research at the University of Birmingham, and Martyn Hull, GP with a special interest in substance misuse at the Ridgacre Medical Centres in Birmingham.
They discuss practical aspects of the assessment and treatment of alcohol use disorders from the perspective of the non-specialist hospital doctor or general practitioner.
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Source: The BMJ Podcast - February 19, 2015 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ Group Source Type: podcasts
Nature Podcast: 23 April 2015
This week, a new treatment for Ebola, the making of the Tibetan plateau, and could bees be addicted to pesticides? (Source: Nature Podcast)
Source: Nature Podcast - January 26, 2015 Category: Science Authors: Nature Publishing Group Source Type: podcasts
Addiction Medicine Policy: First, Do No Harm
Dr Lundberg recommends policies that just might diminish the unintended consequences of current tobacco, marijuana, and opioid policy. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - January 5, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Brain Science Podcast Celebrates 8 Years of Neuroscience
Ginger CampbeLL, host of the Brain Science Podcast (L>R: Greta, Rusty, & Jake)
The first episode of the Brain Science Podcast appeared on December 5, 2006, which makes it one of the longest running shows in any genre, not just science or medicine. I am especially proud of the fact that we have reached listeners in 219 different countries. BSP 114 is our 8th annual review episode and as a part of our year-end celebration all previous annual review episodes have been added to the FREE feed that also includes our most recent 25 episodes.The goal of our annual review episode is to highlight some of...
Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell - December 22, 2014 Category: Neurologists Authors: Ginger Campbell, MD Tags: Addiction Brain Plasticity Consciousness Emotion Exercise and Play Mirror Neurons Neuroscience Podcast Show Notes Source Type: podcasts
Opioids: Proper Prescribing and Treating Addiction
Two recent initiatives provide clinicians with guidance on opioid prescribing and addressing opioid dependence and addiction. (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Podcast)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Podcast - July 8, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Substance Abuse: Stress and Alcohol Addiction
Dr. Suzanne Thomas,a psychologist with her PhD in experimental psychology, talks about the connection between stress and alcohol consumption. In this mental health podcast she focuses on stress as a major contributor to addiction relapse. Dr. Thomas talks about the underlying brain mechanisms linking alcohol with stress and offers advice on how to make oneself more resilient to the ill effects of stress. (Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Substance Abuse: The Disease of Addiction
Dr. Suzanne Thomas, a psychologist with her PhD in experimental psychology, talks about addiction as a disorder of the brain. She defines addiction and describes the actual neurological changes that occur when a person develops substance addiction. She focuses on the hypersensitive motivation pathway and explains that cessation in substance use allows for some recovery of the affected brain systems. Dr. Thomas concludes this mental health podcast by addressing the notion of food addiction, explaining that research is not yet conclusive on this topic. (Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery: 6 Month Follow-Up
Now that you are six months out from your adjustable gastric band, listen as one of our very first patients, Beth, describes her experiences getting through the holiday months with her band, her struggle with acid reflux, the importance of eating slow and her new addiction – exercise! (Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast)
Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Smoking Study: Smoking Cessation and the Effects of Varenicline
Dr. Karen Hartwell’s specialty is addiction psychiatry. She is lead investigator in a clinical trial studying the drug Varenicline and how it changes the brain's response to cravings. The participants will use a MRI scan for this study and will also participate in the effects of smoking on metabolism. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Alcoholism: Use of Naltrexone
Dr. Raymond Anton, an expert in the area of substance abuse research, talks about the drug naltrexone as a therapy for alcohol dependence. He explains the mechanism of action by which alcohol acts in the brain, noting that some people are more sensitive to the euphoric effects of alcohol. In this substance abuse podcast, Dr. Anton describes how naltrexone functions, noting that it does not work for everyone. He mentions ongoing studies being performed at MUSC’s Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Avoiding Alcohol During Pregnancy
Dr. Jill Mauldin, a specialist in maternal-fetal medicine, explains the consequences of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
CDAP's Educational Programs
MUSC’S Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs (CDAP) has been one of the top 10 Academic Institutions for Clinical Care from US News and World Report for a number of years. Dr. Ray Anton reviews some of these educational programs including Psychiatry Fellowship, research training programs and clinical offerings at CDAP including numerous clinical trials. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Cancer: Links to Moderate Drinking Among Middle-Aged Women
Research involving more than a million middle-age women finds that even moderate drinking raises risks for breast, liver, and other cancers. On the other hand, numerous studies have suggested that alcohol, especially red wine, might help deter heart disease - complicating decisions around drinking and health. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
