The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
Addiction Medicine - #25 Methadone in the Clinic with Dr Ruth Potee and Dr David Frank
Jul 18, 2024
Dr. Ruth Potee and Dr. David Frank discuss methadone treatment for opioid use disorder, emphasizing its benefits and challenges. They explore access issues, intake procedures, dosing, and the role of primary care doctors in supporting patients. The episode covers personal experiences, advocacy efforts, and opportunities for improving methadone programs.
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Quick takeaways
- Methadone offers unique benefits in opioid use disorder treatment due to its full agonist properties and flexible dosing range.
- Challenges in accessing methadone clinics, including financial barriers, highlight the need for improved patient-centric care and equal treatment opportunities.
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Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Methadone treatment for opioid use disorder is explored in this episode. The podcast discusses the effectiveness of methadone in the outpatient setting, highlighting the experiences of individuals like Dr. David Frank, who has been on methadone maintenance for 20 years. The episode delves into the pharmacological differences between methadone and buprenorphine, emphasizing the unique benefits of methadone's full agonist properties and flexible dosing range.
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