Ray Sweet, MS joins us to discuss the devasting epidemic of suicide that disproportionately affects those with substance use disorders. Ray teaches us about risk and protective factors and community based coping strategies and more. Hosted by Paula Donnelly Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.

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We review Delta 8 THC, mechanism of actions, legal issues surrounding this drug and current trends surrounding use. Hosted by Paula Donnelly Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD.

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Our very own Dr. Paula Cook and Lanette Denton join us to discuss their recent study on employing harm reduction in rural county jail. Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD.

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