47. Injectable Vs. Sublingual Buprenorphine for Fentanyl Use Disorder

Addiction Medicine Journal Club

In episode 47 we discuss the effectiveness of sublingual and injectable buprenorphine for patients with OUD, with and without fentanyl.

Nunes EV, Comer SD, Lofwall MR, Walsh SL, Peterson S, Tiberg F, Hjelmstrom P, Budilovsky-Kelley NR. Extended-Release Injection vs Sublingual Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder With Fentanyl Use: A Post Hoc Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Jun 3;7(6):e2417377.

We also discuss the AMA’s Support of drug decriminalization, and the rise of alcohol-related health problems.

New York Times: Oregon Is Recriminalizing Drugs. Here’s What Portland Learned

Med Page Today: AMA’s House of Delegates Says Yes to Drug Decriminalization

Stat News: By the numbers: America’s alcohol-related health problems are rising fast

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