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Season 3 • Episode 26

S3 Ep26: #536 Q&Apalooza: Your Addiction Questions Answered!

Aug 17, 2026
1:17:08

Episode Description

This episode explores complex questions around addiction treatment from our audience, including the off-label use of GLPs for SUDs, the nuances of naloxone, and managing high-dose methadone in hospital settings. Experts Drs. Shawn Cohen and Zina Huxley-Reicher, in addition to the co-hosts Drs. Carolyn Chan and Era Kryzhanovskaya share insights, resources, and practical tips for clinicians navigating these challenging scenarios.

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Show Segments

  • Intro, disclaimer
  • Picks of the Week
  • Off-Label GLP use
  • Naloxone review
  • Acute pain in patients with opioid use disorder (OUD)
  • Care Coordination with opioid treatment programs (OTPs)
  • New medications for pain; suzetrigine
  • Perioperative pain management for patients with OUD
  • Outro

Credits

  • Producer, Show Notes, Infographic: Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD
  • Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD. MHS and Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD
  • Reviewer: Kenny Morford, MD
  • Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS
  • Technical Production: PodPaste
  • Guest: Shawn Cohen, MD; Zina Huxley-Reicher, MD


Production Partner: ACAAM
 
The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast are proud to partner with The American College of Addiction Medicine (ACAAM) to bring you this mini-series. ACAAM’s membership has grown to include a strong and expanding community of addiction medicine specialists, fellows, and trainees dedicated to advancing the field. Membership provides access to a wide range of educational resources, professional development, and a national network of colleagues. Learn more about ACAAM Membership here. 

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