Season 5, Episode 4: Modernizing Methadone: A Perinatal Focus

Season 5, episode 4 of Just Us: Before, Birth, and Beyond features Dr. Nate Mullins, an Ob/Gyn physician, and Dr. Olivia Caron, PharmD, both providers at project CARA. Drs. Mullins and Caron dive deeply into the nuances of methadone in the era of highly potent synthetic opioids, identifying challenges to induction, modern regulations, and methadone during pregnancy. Tune in for a deep discussion regarding this valuable medication for opioid use disorder.Resources: SAMHSA Methadone Fact Page: https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/options/methadone SAMHSA and DHHS – Federal Ruling Updates Regarding Opioid Treatment Programs: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/02/2024-01693/medications-for-the-treatment-of-opioid-use-disorder Jones HE, Fischer G, Heil SH, et al. Maternal Opioid Treatment: Human Experimental Research (MOTHER)--approach, issues and lessons learned. Addiction. 2012;107 Suppl 1(0 1):28-35. doi:10.1111/j.1360-0443.2012.04036.x Information on split dosing during pregnancy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25599433/ Find the location of opioid treatment programs in your state: https://www.thecentralregistry.com/map/We would love your feedback on our podcast!  Please take our listener survey to provide your comments.Music credit: "Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Please provide feedback here:https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNK