Addiction Medicine: Beyond the Abstract
Learn more about the perspectives behind formal research articles! In Journal of Addiction Medicine: Beyond the Abstract, hosts Shawn McNeil and Zach Caruso interview authors recently published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, detailing their research process, summarizing key findings from their work, and identifying future areas of research. Hosted by Journal Podcast Editor, Shawn McNeil, MD, and ASAM Media Manager Zach Caruso.
Episodes
In this episode of Beyond The Abstract, Dr. Phil Durney and Dr. Kory London stop by the show to discuss their latest article featured in the current March/April issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine titled Severe Fentanyl Withdrawal Associated With Medetomidine Adulteration: A Multicenter Study From Philadelphia, PA.
They discuss what medetomidine is, how it functions, and how its emergence in the fentanyl supply is impactin...
In this episode, Dr. Nabila El-Bassel stops by the show to discuss her new research article Artificial Intelligence and Stigma in Addiction Research: Insights From the HEALing Communities Study Coalition Meetings, featured in the March/April 2026 issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine.
Article Link: Addiction Research: Insights From the HEALing Communities Study Coalition Meetings
In this episode, Dr. Jasmine Barnes and Dr. Margaret Lowenstein sit down to discuss their new article Characterization of a Young Adult Sample Accessing Buprenorphine Via Telehealth in Philadelphia, PA featured in the January/February 2026 issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine.
Article Link: Characterization of a Young Adult Sample Accessing Buprenorphine Via Telehealth in Philadelphia, PA
In today's Episode Rewind we're revisiting our interview with Dr. Marcela Smid, live at the 56th Annual ASAM Conference in Denver. Dr. Smid sits down to discuss article submissions and peer review, as well as demystifying the scientific publishing process for new authors.
Learn more about this year's upcoming conference in San Diego, CA > https://bit.ly/3OTOx79
In this episode of Beyond The Abstract, Dr. Matthew Sloan sits down to discuss findings from his recent article Symptom-Triggered Alcohol Withdrawal Management Delivered Over Telemedicine featured in the November/December issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine. Join us as Dr. Sloan shares insights into his study investigating the feasibility of delivering symptom-triggered alcohol withdrawal management over telemedicine.
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In this episode, Dr. Nicolas Garel joins the podcast to discuss findings from his new article in the September/October issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine titled Increased Risks of Major Cardiac Adverse Events in Stimulant Use Disorder as Compared With Other Substance Use Disorders: A Propensity-score Matching Cohort Study.
Dr. Nicolas Garel is a psychiatrist and clinician-scientist at the Centre Hospitalier de l’Université ...
Navigating Choices: Pregnancy Options Counseling Experiences in Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder
In this episode, Dr. Blythe Bynum joins the show to discuss her new article titled Navigating Choices: Pregnancy Options Counseling Experiences in Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder, featured in the November/December issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine.
Dr. Blythe Bynum is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is a board certi...
In this episode, Dr. Bradley Stein joins the show to discuss findings from his new study titled Medicaid Unwinding: Association With New and Ending Buprenorphine Treatment Episodes, featured in the September/October issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine.
Dr. Bradley Stein is a practicing physician and senior physician policy researcher at RAND. His research career has focused on improving access to, quality of, and outcomes fr...
In this episode, Dr. Vinit Patel sits down to discuss his new article Non-medical Mephentermine Use: A Systematic Review of Literature, as well as what exactly mephentermine is, why and how it is currently being used in non-medical settings specifically in India and South Asia, and some of the contributing factors associated with geographic disparities in non-medical mephentermine use.
Article Link: Non-medical Mephentermine Use:...
Dr. Jennifer McNeely stops by the show to discuss her new article Medication for Opioid Use Disorder for Hospitalized Patients at Six New York City Public Hospitals with an Addiction Consult Service.
Dr. Pouya Azar stops by the show to talk about his recent article Transition to Extended-release Buprenorphine Injectable Within Seven Days for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: A Scoping Narrative. He discusses the potential benefits of transitioning patients with opioid use disorder from traditional to extended-release or long-acting buprenorphine within 7 days or 24 hours, respectively, of treatment, as well as challenges and futur...
Host Dr. Shawn McNeil is joined by Dr. Robert Sherrick to discuss his new article Relationship Between Methadone Induction Dosing and Retention in Treatment in Opioid Treatment Programs featured in the July/August issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine.
Robert Sherrick, MD, DFASAM, is chief science officer for Community Medical Services, a company that serves patients through over 70 Opioid Treatment Programs in 12 states. He...
Dr. Emily Pasman stops by the show to talk about her recent article Nonabstinence Among US Adults in Recovery From an Alcohol or Other Drug Problem. She discusses the findings from her study as well as the potential limitations of using a solely abstinence-focused treatment and recovery model for addiction care.
Emily Pasman is a licensed social worker and postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Michigan Center for the St...
Dr. Jarratt Pytell stops by the show to discuss his recent article featured in the Journal of Addiction Medicine titled Post Void Residuals: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Patient Outcomes, and How Not to Get Fooled by Urine Toxicology Results
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Article Link: Void Residuals: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Patient Outcomes, and How Not to Get Fooled by Urine Toxicology Results
In this episode, Regina LaBelle stops by to talk about her recent article featured in the Journal of Addiction Medicine titled, The First 100 Days: The Trump Administration and Changes to Addiction Policy. In this episode, Regina discusses structural, budgetary and personnel, and data collection changes that have occurred in the last 100 days and the potential impact on addiction policy.
Regina LaBelle is the director of the Center...
Recorded live at the 56th Annual ASAM Conference in Denver, Dr. Marcela Smid sits down to discuss article submissions and peer review, as well as demystifying the scientific publishing process for new authors.
In this episode, Dr. Charles Schauberger discusses the difficulties clinicians face when identifying and treating inhalant use in pregnant patients, and the findings from his recent article Systematic Review of Obstetric and Child Outcomes of Prenatal Exposure to Inhalants in the Context of a Use Disorder.
Dr. Charles Schauberger lives and practices in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He is board-certified in both Obstetrics and Addiction ...
In this episode, Dr. Mishka Terplan discusses initiation of MAUD for pregnant patients, and the findings from his recent article Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder Among Birthing People With an Alcohol-related Diagnosis.
Dr. Mishka Terplan is board certified in both obstetrics and gynecology and in addiction medicine. His primary clinical, research, public health, and advocacy interests lie along the intersections of reproduct...
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Alexander joins the show to discuss findings from his new study Withdrawal Signs and Symptoms Among Patients Positive for Fentanyl With and Without Xylazine.
Dr. Ryan Alexander is an addiction medicine specialist and is currently the medical director for substance use services at McNabb Center in Knoxville, TN and is an assistant professor at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine. He c...
In this episode, Dr. Ekaterina Pivovarova joins host Shawn McNeil to discuss the findings from her new article Collaborating With Jails to Provide Community-based Medication for Opioid Use Disorder: Qualitative Perspectives From MOUD Treatment Providers. Dr. Pivovarova is a licensed clinical psychologist and an associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medi...
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