34. 24 mg of Buprenorphine

In episode 24 we discuss prescribing 24 mg of buprenorphine daily. Chambers LC, Hallowell BD, Zullo AR, et al. Buprenorphine Dose and Time to Discontinuation Among Patients With Opioid Use Disorder in the Era of Fentanyl. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(9):e2334540. September 2023.  We also discuss why Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy, and the FDA ban on menthol cigarettes. From the NY Times: Rite Aid, Facing Slumping Sales and Opioid Suits, Files for Bankruptcy From CNN: FDA takes ‘momentous’ step toward banning menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars --------- This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, please visit MI CARES. ---------- Episode 34 Credits: Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy Audio production: Erin McCue Executive Producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman A podcast from Ars Longa Media ---------- This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice.  The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group. Email: [email protected]  Facebook: @AddictionMedJC Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club Instagram: @AddictionMedJC  Threads: @AddictionMedJC Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC  YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices