12. Methamphetamine and Opioid Overdose in Rural Communities

Addiction Medicine Journal Club

In episode 12 we discuss overdoses related to methamphetamine and opioid use in rural areas.

Korthuis PT, Cook RR, Foot CA, et al. Association of Methamphetamine and Opioid Use With Nonfatal Overdose in Rural Communities. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(8):e2226544. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.26544 August 2022

Rural Opioid Initiative

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We also discuss building community in addiction medicine.

• ASAM Connect
• Addiction Medicine Doctors Facebook group
• ASAM annual meeting
• List of available ECHOs

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Episode 12 Credits:

• Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy
• Audio production: Angela Ohlfest

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