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Join ASAM Practice Pearls for in-depth discussions on addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Geared toward healthcare professionals and individuals seeking knowledge, this series explores the latest evidence-based approaches to addiction medicine.
Listen to interviews with leading experts as they delve into critical topics and share practical tools you can use to improve patient care and promote public health.
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Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Drs. Stephen Taylor and Sharon Stancliff explore the role of social determinants of health (SDoH) in addiction care. They discuss the biopsychosocial model of addiction and emphasize the importance of understanding social factors such as housing, transportation, and economic stability when providing effective care. They highlight the need for clinicians to engage with patients in their environments, advocate for policy changes, and address racial disparities in addiction treatment, offering practical strategies clinicians can use to support patients facing social challenges.
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Drs. Stephen Taylor and Smita Das discuss co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders (SUD). They explore the most common psychiatric conditions seen alongside addiction, share strategies for distinguishing primary psychiatric disorders from substance-induced symptoms, and review approaches to screening, treatment planning, and integrated care. The conversation highlights practical screening tools, medication considerations, and populations with unique clinical needs, emphasizing the importance of treating both conditions concurrently.
Monday Feb 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Drs. Stephen Taylor and Brian Hurley explore contingency management as an evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders. They address common concerns and share practical strategies for implementing contingency management in real-world clinical settings, offering listeners actionable insights and best practices for integrating contingency management into comprehensive care.
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
In the Season 2 premiere of ASAM Practice Pearls, Drs. Stephen Taylor and Jeanmarie Perrone follow up on Season 1’s episode, Emerging Illicit Substances: What Clinicians Need to Know. Together, they discuss how medetomidine has continued to spread to different regions and what has changed over the past year. They explore strategies for managing medetomidine withdrawal, keeping patients safe, and preparing for this growing public health threat.