The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast
S2 Ep14: #25 Methadone in the Clinic with Dr Ruth Potee and Dr David Frank
Jul 17, 2024
Dr. Ruth Potee and Dr. David Frank discuss methadone treatment, intake process, personal impact, requirements at OTP, dosing, take-home doses, and interacting with OTP as a PCP. They emphasize clinicians' role in improving access to methadone treatment, advocating for policy changes, and the importance of harm reduction in addiction medicine.
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- Methadone offers advantages over buprenorphine as a full agonist opioid for opioid use disorder treatment.
- Methadone clinics present challenges with security measures, intake processes, and dosing protocols.
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Methadone: A Lifesaving Solution
Methadone proves to be a life-changing medication for individuals grappling with opioid use disorder. Its unique properties as a full agonist opioid offer a significant advantage over other treatments like buprenorphine. The medication's effectiveness against fentanyl and its flexible dosage regimen tailored to individual needs make it an invaluable option. Despite its proven track record in reducing mortality rates and improving quality of life, challenges persist due to stringent clinic regulations and financial barriers.
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