Supercharge your knowledge on using methadone for the treatment of opioid use disorder! We discuss treatment goals, and how to start or continue methadone in the hospital.  We’re joined by guest Dr Ruth Potee, addiction medicine physician, full-scope family medicine doc, feminist, and expert composter.  She inspires us to be strong advocates for our patients.  Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com | Free CME! Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio 0:46 Guest one-liner 3:23 Case from Kashlak 5:00 Methadone for OUD 5:47 Methadone Dosing 16:35 72 hour Rule 25:35 What is a methadone clinic  31:00 Methadone Checklist 35:44 QTc Prolongation and Methadone 39:15 Confirming Methadone Dose 43:17 Managing Missed Methadone doses: 45:20 Outro 50:40 Credits Producer, Writer: Kenneth Morford, MD Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Zina Huxley-Reicher, MD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Carolyn Chan, MD; Kenneth Morford, MD  Reviewer: Shawn Cohen MD Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD Technical Production: Castos Guest: Dr. Ruth Potee The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine are proud to partner with  The American College of Addiction Medicine (ACAAM) to bring you this mini-series.  ACAAM is the proud home for academic addiction medicine faculty and trainees and is dedicated to training and supporting the next generation of academic addiction medicine leaders. Visit their website at acaam.org to learn more about their organization. The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org and search for this episode to claim credit. 

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.

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.