Addiction Medicine: Beyond the Abstract

Addiction Medicine: Beyond the Abstract

Learn more about the perspectives behind formal research articles! In Journal of Addiction Medicine: Beyond the Abstract, hosts Shawn McNeil and Zach Caruso interview authors recently published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, detailing their research process, summarizing key findings from their work, and identifying future areas of research. Hosted by Journal Podcast Editor, Shawn McNeil, MD, and ASAM Media Manager Zach Caruso.

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July 24, 2026 23 mins

In this episode of Beyond The Abstract, Dr. Joao De Aquino joins the show to talk about his new article The Role of Childhood Trauma in Chronic Pain and Substance Use Among Individuals Receiving Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder featured in the May/June issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine.

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In this special episode, Drs. Carla Marienfeld, Marcela Smid, Tanner Wright, and Ljuba Mirsky, discuss the emerging concept of fetal fentanyl syndrome.

Prenatal Fentanyl Exposure Association With... : Journal of Addiction Medicine Authors Whitley W, Cockerham C, Mirsky E, O’Brien J, Parilla B, Hawk G.

Descriptive Exploration of Features Among Infants... : Journal of A...

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In this episode of Beyond The Abstract, Dr. Kathleen Adams stops by to talk about her new article Low-dose Buprenorphine Initiation in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review featured in the May/June issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine.

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In today's Episode Rewind, we're revisiting our interview with Dr. Emily Pasman. Dr. Pasman talks about her article Nonabstinence Among US Adults in Recovery From an Alcohol or Other Drug Problem. She discusses the findings from her study as well as the potential limitations of using a solely abstinence-focused treatment and recovery model for addiction care.

Emily Pasman is a licensed social worker and postdoctoral research f...

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In this episode of Beyond The Abstract, Dr. Manish Jha stops by to talk about his new article Craving, Impulsivity, and Subsequent Methamphetamine Use With Naltrexone-Bupropion Versus Placebo: Findings From a Randomized Clinical Trial featured in the March/April issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine.

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In this episode of Beyond The Abstract, Dr. Phil Durney and Dr. Kory London stop by the show to discuss their latest article featured in the current March/April issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine titled Severe Fentanyl Withdrawal Associated With Medetomidine Adulteration: A Multicenter Study From Philadelphia, PA.

They discuss what medetomidine is, how it functions, and how its emergence in the fentanyl supply is impacting...

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In this episode, Dr. Nabila El-Bassel stops by the show to discuss her new research article Artificial Intelligence and Stigma in Addiction Research: Insights From the HEALing Communities Study Coalition Meetings, featured in the March/April 2026 issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine.

Article Link: Addiction Research: Insights From the HEALing Communities Study Coalition Meetings

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In this episode, Dr. Jasmine Barnes and Dr. Margaret Lowenstein sit down to discuss their new article Characterization of a Young Adult Sample Accessing Buprenorphine Via Telehealth in Philadelphia, PA featured in the January/February 2026 issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine.

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In today's Episode Rewind we're revisiting our interview with Dr. Marcela Smid, live at the 56th Annual ASAM Conference in Denver. Dr. Smid sits down to discuss article submissions and peer review, as well as demystifying the scientific publishing process for new authors.

Learn more about this year's upcoming conference in San Diego, CA > https://bit.ly/3OTOx79 

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In this episode of Beyond The Abstract, Dr. Matthew Sloan sits down to discuss findings from his recent article Symptom-Triggered Alcohol Withdrawal Management Delivered Over Telemedicine featured in the November/December issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine. Join us as Dr. Sloan shares insights into his study investigating the feasibility of delivering symptom-triggered alcohol withdrawal management over telemedicine.

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In this episode, Dr. Nicolas Garel joins the podcast to discuss findings from his new article in the September/October issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine titled Increased Risks of Major Cardiac Adverse Events in Stimulant Use Disorder as Compared With Other Substance Use Disorders: A Propensity-score Matching Cohort Study.

Dr. Nicolas Garel is a psychiatrist and clinician-scientist at the Centre Hospitalier de l’Unive...

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In this episode, Dr. Blythe Bynum joins the show to discuss her new article titled Navigating Choices: Pregnancy Options Counseling Experiences in Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder, featured in the November/December issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine.

Dr. Blythe Bynum is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is a board certi...

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In this episode, Dr. Bradley Stein joins the show to discuss findings from his new study titled Medicaid Unwinding: Association With New and Ending Buprenorphine Treatment Episodes, featured in the September/October issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine.

Dr. Bradley Stein is a practicing physician and senior physician policy researcher at RAND. His research career has focused on improving access to, quality of, and outcomes fr...

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In this episode, Dr. Vinit Patel sits down to discuss his new article Non-medical Mephentermine Use: A Systematic Review of Literature, as well as what exactly mephentermine is, why and how it is currently being used in non-medical settings specifically in India and South Asia, and some of the contributing factors associated with geographic disparities in non-medical mephentermine use.

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Dr. Jennifer McNeely stops by the show to discuss her new article Medication for Opioid Use Disorder for Hospitalized Patients at Six New York City Public Hospitals with an Addiction Consult Service.

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Dr. Pouya Azar stops by the show to talk about his recent article Transition to Extended-release Buprenorphine Injectable Within Seven Days for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: A Scoping Narrative. He discusses the potential benefits of transitioning patients with opioid use disorder from traditional to extended-release or long-acting buprenorphine within 7 days or 24 hours, respectively, of treatment, as well as challenges and futur...

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Host Dr. Shawn McNeil is joined by Dr. Robert Sherrick to discuss his new article Relationship Between Methadone Induction Dosing and Retention in Treatment in Opioid Treatment Programs featured in the July/August issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine.

Robert Sherrick, MD, DFASAM, is chief science officer for Community Medical Services, a company that serves patients through over 70 Opioid Treatment Programs in 12 states...

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Dr. Emily Pasman stops by the show to talk about her recent article Nonabstinence Among US Adults in Recovery From an Alcohol or Other Drug Problem. She discusses the findings from her study as well as the potential limitations of using a solely abstinence-focused treatment and recovery model for addiction care.

Emily Pasman is a licensed social worker and postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Michigan Center for t...

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Dr. Jarratt Pytell stops by the show to discuss his recent article featured in the Journal of Addiction Medicine titled Post Void Residuals: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Patient Outcomes, and How Not to Get Fooled by Urine Toxicology Results

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Article Link: Void Residuals: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Patient Outcomes, and How Not to Get Fooled by Urine Toxicology Results

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In this episode, Regina LaBelle stops by to talk about her recent article featured in the Journal of Addiction Medicine titled, The First 100 Days: The Trump Administration and Changes to Addiction Policy. In this episode, Regina discusses structural, budgetary and personnel, and data collection changes that have occurred in the last 100 days and the potential impact on addiction policy.

Regina LaBelle is the director of the Center...

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