Addiction Medicine Made Easy | Fighting back against addiction
Addiction is killing us. Over 100,000 Americans died of drug overdose in the last year, and over 100,000 Americans died from alcohol use in the last year. We need to include addiction medicine as a part of everyone's practice! We take topics in addiction medicine and break them down into digestible nuggets and clinical pearls that you can use at the bedside. We are trying to create an army of health care providers all over the world who want to fight back against addiction - and we hope you will join us.*This podcast was previously the Addiction in Emergency Medicine and Acute Care podcast*
Episodes
125 episodes
How One of My Patients Quit Kratom
Dr. Casey Grover shares his clinical experience treating Kratom Use Disorder through a detailed case presentation of a 38-year-old man who struggled to find medical professionals knowledgeable about kratom addiction.• Many healthcare pr...
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17:12
Hot Showers and Horror Stories: Scromiting and Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), also known as "scromiting," is a debilitating condition characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain that affects heavy cannabis users. Dr. Casey Grover explains this increasingly common s...
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31:49
Can You Overdose on Cannabis? The Answer is Yes (Update from 2023)
The cannabis available today is dramatically stronger than what existed in previous decades, with THC levels climbing from 1% in 1970 to 25-30% in 2025, creating serious risks particularly for young people who don't understand appropriate dosin...
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31:48
Trauma Therapy Explained with Dr. Jessica Cooper
Trauma is a crucial aspect of addiction treatment, often serving as the underlying cause for substance use. In this illuminating interview with trauma therapist Dr. Jessica Cooper, we explore the mechanics of trauma therapy and how it helps peo...
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53:06
Laughing Gas Addiction Isn't Funny (Update from 2024)
Exploring the growing problem of recreational nitrous oxide use and its serious medical complications, including paralysis and permanent nerve damage. I share personal patient cases and investigate how this addictive substance is readily availa...
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26:38
Saving Two Lives: How I Manage Opioid Addiction During Pregnancy
Join me, Dr. Casey Grover, as I provide a comprehensive guide to treating opioid use disorder during pregnancy, examining evidence-based approaches that protect both mother and baby through critical periods of care. The statistics are sobering ...
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31:23
Lessons Learned From the Front Lines of Addiction Medicine
This episode provides a deep dive into the complexities of addiction medicine learned from seeing patients in my practice. Through real patient cases, I highlight the importance of tailored approaches to addiction that consider both the physiol...
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19:33
Could N-Acetylcysteine Be the Key to Beating Cannabis Use Disorder?
This episode delves into the role of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in treating cannabis use disorder, exploring scientific studies and their findings. Listeners will gain insights on the efficacy of NAC, its potential in addiction treatment, and pract...
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19:22
How I've Come to Understand PTSD In My Practice
Trauma plays a pivotal role in the journey of addiction, with many individuals using substances as a means to cope with unresolved issues. Addressing PTSD is crucial for effective recovery, as understanding the link between trauma and addiction...
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36:46
Why the Teenage Brain is Wired for Addiction
Understanding the teenage brain’s vulnerability to addiction can help parents and educators guide youth more effectively. This episode explores the brain's development, early drug use risks, emotional impairment, and effective prevention strate...
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13:29
Stories From My Patients That Teach Me About Addiction
Can personal stories of struggle and resilience reshape our understanding of addiction? The answer is YES! My patients teach me about addiction all the time!Join me, Dr. Casey Grover, as I share the powerful stories of three patients who...
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17:50
Understanding Trauma: How I Found Out that My Brain Stores Trauma on the Left Side
This podcast episode delves into the groundbreaking concept of dual brain psychology and its implications for understanding trauma and addiction. Dr. Fred Schiffer shares his insights on how different hemispheres of the brain process trauma and...
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45:57
Assault, Addiction, and Healing from Trauma
This is an episode on addiction and trauma, with the author Rikki West as a guest. Rikki shares her powerful story of assault, addiction, and healing, and we discuss the deep connection between trauma and addiction. We had a fantas...
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53:52
Stigma Kills Patients. How We Can Fight Back.
In this episode, we are tackling stigma. Specifically stigma against patients by healthcare providers. Stigma against patients struggling with addiction is a significant barrier to effective healthcare treatment, leading to profoun...
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21:40
Xylazine - The "Zombie Drug"
We're talking about Xylazine again. We haven't covered it on the podcast since 2022, and since it's becoming more common in the drug supply, it was time to discuss it again. Unlock the secrets to understanding one of today's most a...
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19:44
Kratom: What Someone Who Uses it (and Loves it) Thinks About it
This episode explores the complexities surrounding kratom, featuring insights from Matthew Lowe of the Global Kratom Coalition (GKC). We discuss the dual nature of kratom, its benefits and risks, the importance of consumer education, and the on...
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50:13
How A Firefighter Went from Injecting Opioids to Sobriety and Fighting Stigma
Evan Morgan, a dedicated fire captain from Central California, provides a raw and deeply personal account of his struggle with addiction, illustrating the harsh realities faced by healthcare professionals battling the stigma that comes with it....
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46:39
What I Learned When I Went Down The DMT Rabbit Hole
Join me, Dr. Casey Grover, on an eye-opening journey as we tackle the tough questions surrounding addiction medicine. We start by discovering why cannabis isn't the harmless plant many believe it to be, especially in the context of reco...
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26:04
How My Friend Paul Got Sober, Slipped Up, and Got Sober Again
Imagine battling substance addiction for decades, only to find your path to recovery through personal growth and self-awareness. In this heartfelt episode, I, Dr. Casey Grover, sit down with Paul Giovino, a Monterey resident who courageously sh...
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47:46
A Child Psychiatrist Schools Me on ADHD Meds in the Treatment of Addiction
Discover the transformative potential of ADHD medications in addiction treatment as we bring you a captivating discussion with Dr. Justin Mohatt, a renowned child and adolescent psychiatrist. Dr. Mohatt joins us to unravel the complexities of u...
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49:49
What I Say to High Schoolers When I Teach About Addiction
This is a bonus episode. I was asked to speak at several schools in the area around where I work about drugs and alcohol - both to students and to parents. I wanted to make the education as impactful and real as possible. So I focu...
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41:24
The Science on Kratom: Kratom Journal Club (Bonus with CME)
* Link to get CME at the bottom of the show notes *Ever wondered if a plant could be both a herbal remedy and a controversial subject in addiction medicine? Join us as we uncover the multifaceted nature of Kratom with Dr. Sonia Del Tred...
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53:15
What I Learned When I Talked About Addiction with a Licensed Therapist
I'm thrilled to welcome Amity Cooper to the Addiction Medicine Made Easy Podcast! Amity is a mental health professional specializing in equine therapy, to share her unique perspective on the pivotal role of mental health in achieving and mainta...
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Unraveling Addiction: A Story of Fitness, Healing, Strength, and Steroids
Join us for a riveting discussion with Chris Terzakos, an insightful author and life coach, who shares his compelling journey from the gritty streets of New York City to finding solace in fitness. Chris opens up about witnessing the widespread ...
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52:12
Unmasking Trauma: A Brother's Journey Through Pain, Addiction, and Healing
Have you ever considered the emotional journey of siblings when they discover a loved one's trauma? This episode invites you to explore this often-overlooked perspective with our special guest, Keeper Catran-Whitney, the author of "Helplessness...
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