52. Buprenorphine-precipitated Fentanyl Withdrawal

Addiction Medicine Journal Club

In episode 52 we discuss precipitated withdrawal in the era of fentanyl.

Thakrar AP, Et al. Buprenorphine-Precipitated Withdrawal Among Hospitalized Patients Using Fentanyl. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Sep 3;7(9):e2435895.

We also discuss kratom, brain injury after overdose, and syringe services.

The Kratom Sobriety Podcast

Making Kratom Safer

The Conversation: Brain injury after overdose is a hidden epidemic

NIDA: Syringe services for people who inject drugs are enormously effective, but remain underused

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