MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast' source. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:00:52 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989084&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMUSC-SubstanceAbuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2FtkHrHUrJrzQ%2Fanton2_f111009.mp3 MUSC’S Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs (CDAP) has been one of the top 10 Academic Institutions for Clinical Care from US News and World Report for a number of years. Dr. Ray Anton reviews some of these educational programs including Psychiatry Fellowship, research training programs and clinical offerings at CDAP including numerous clinical trials. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989084 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:54:32 +0100 2989084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989085&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMUSC-SubstanceAbuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2FMxDacgDSs0g%2Fanton1_f111009.mp3 Dr. Ray Anton provides an overview of MUSC’s Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs (CDAP). He describes ground breaking research using brain imaging technology to understand brain differences of addicts and non addicts, the differences of genetic structures of addicts and non addicts as well as the study of impulsivity. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989085 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:52:22 +0100 2989085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2842434&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMUSC-SubstanceAbuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2FDFPUHZTJH4c%2Fhartwell_1_f092209.mp3 Dr. Karen Hartwell’s specialty is addiction psychiatry. She is lead investigator in a clinical trial studying the drug Varenicline and how it changes the brain's response to cravings. The participants will use a MRI scan for this study and will also participate in the effects of smoking on metabolism. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2842434 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:11:27 +0100 2842434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2440579&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMUSC-SubstanceAbuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2FWX28W4xNDhw%2Fenews_may_women%27s_health.mp3 Research involving more than a million middle-age women finds that even moderate drinking raises risks for breast, liver, and other cancers. On the other hand, numerous studies have suggested that alcohol, especially red wine, might help deter heart disease - complicating decisions around drinking and health. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2440579 Tue, 26 May 2009 20:40:40 +0100 2440579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2210814&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMUSC-SubstanceAbuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2FsxWZczsyhGQ%2F3_kalivas_final.mp3 Dr. Peter Kalivas, Director of the Department of Neurosciences at MUSC, discusses his research on the neurological basis for addiction. He provides an overview of how lab rats and mice are used to observe changes in the brain as a result of addiction to drugs such as heroin and cocaine. Dr. Kalivas goes on to explain the neurological reason for why drug use can easily become such an incredibly difficult habit to break. Dr. Kalivas concludes this podcast by discussing how stress can factor into drug-seeking behavior and drug addiction. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2210814 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:58:02 +0100 2210814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2113658&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMUSC-SubstanceAbuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2F516296861%2F3_kalivas_final.mp3 Dr. Peter Kalivas, Director of the Department of Neurosciences at MUSC, discusses his research on the neurological basis for addiction. He provides an overview of how lab rats and mice are used to observe changes in the brain as a result of addiction to drugs such as heroin and cocaine. Dr. Kalivas goes on to explain the neurological reason for why drug use can easily become such an incredibly difficult habit to break. Dr. Kalivas concludes this podcast by discussing how stress can factor into drug-seeking behavior and drug addiction. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2113658 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:58:02 +0100 2113658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509833&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmusc-substanceabuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2FMH1SBvbGGso%2F28_anton_final.mp3 Dr. Raymond Anton, an expert in substance abuse, talks about biological markers for alcoholism. He points to the merits of blood tests in accurately obtaining measures of alcohol consumption, noting that self-reports involving substance abuse tend to be inaccurate. In this mental health podcast, Dr. Anton focuses on the carbohydrate deficient transferrin test, explaining how it works to identify excessive alcohol consumption. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509833 Tue, 27 May 2008 19:27:30 +0100 2509833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509834&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmusc-substanceabuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2F5sDRiI7Lb14%2F27_thomas_final.mp3 Dr. Suzanne Thomas, a psychologist with her PhD in experimental psychology, discusses the important role of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure ethical and relevant research, proper clinical protocol, safety of participants, as well as informed consent for all clinical trials. She indicates common obstacles for investigators in gaining IRB approval. To conclude this podcast, Dr. Thomas points to the particularly stringent requirements of confidentiality for substance abuse research. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509834 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:15:12 +0100 2509834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509835&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmusc-substanceabuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2FOG0ghPSGYIc%2F26_thomas_final.mp3 Dr. Suzanne Thomas,a psychologist with her PhD in experimental psychology, talks about the connection between stress and alcohol consumption. In this mental health podcast she focuses on stress as a major contributor to addiction relapse. Dr. Thomas talks about the underlying brain mechanisms linking alcohol with stress and offers advice on how to make oneself more resilient to the ill effects of stress. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509835 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:11:35 +0100 2509835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509836&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmusc-substanceabuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2FY7P9U1jyPvU%2F25_thomas_final.mp3 Dr. Suzanne Thomas, a psychologist with her PhD in experimental psychology, talks about addiction as a disorder of the brain. She defines addiction and describes the actual neurological changes that occur when a person develops substance addiction. She focuses on the hypersensitive motivation pathway and explains that cessation in substance use allows for some recovery of the affected brain systems. Dr. Thomas concludes this mental health podcast by addressing the notion of food addiction, explaining that research is not yet conclusive on this topic. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509836 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:19:39 +0100 2509836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509837&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmusc-substanceabuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2FBvzQYgIzIV8%2F24_anton_final.mp3 An expert in substance abuse research, Dr. Raymond Anton talks about reasons naltrexone, a drug used to treat alcohol dependence, is only effective in some individuals. He also discusses other methods of therapy, noting results of a combined study exploring the effectiveness of both naltrexone and cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Anton concludes this substance abuse podcast by mentioning substance abuse studies going on at MUSC. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509837 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:01:01 +0100 2509837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509838&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmusc-substanceabuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2FTfus08Jyn-Y%2F23_anton_final.mp3 Dr. Raymond Anton, an expert in the area of substance abuse research, talks about the drug naltrexone as a therapy for alcohol dependence. He explains the mechanism of action by which alcohol acts in the brain, noting that some people are more sensitive to the euphoric effects of alcohol. In this substance abuse podcast, Dr. Anton describes how naltrexone functions, noting that it does not work for everyone. He mentions ongoing studies being performed at MUSC’s Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509838 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:10:29 +0100 2509838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509839&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmusc-substanceabuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2FPilzk3ll-Po%2F22_malcolm_final.mp3 Director of Outpatient Substance Abuse Programs at MUSC, Dr. Robert Malcolm, explains the link between alcohol dependence and sleep deficiency. He also discusses how chronic use of sleeping pills can affect various aspects of sleep. Dr. Malcolm concludes this substance abuse podcast by offering a limit for daily alcohol consumption, which differs slightly between men and women. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509839 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:04:50 +0100 2509839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509840&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmusc-substanceabuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2FfQZmtMPKQ_o%2F21_malcolm_final.mp3 Dr. Robert Malcolm, Director of Outpatient Substance Abuse Programs at MUSC, talks about widespread use of stimulants among young people. He identifies certain underlying issues, such as eating problems or sleep disorders, which seem to motivate some people to abuse stimulants. In this podcast, he discusses his policy for prescribing stimulants and mentions possible adverse effects, including psychological effects, of stimulants. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509840 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:59:42 +0100 2509840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509841&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmusc-substanceabuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2FNULkoLU6bLw%2F20_miller_final.mp3 Dr. Peter Miller, a researcher in substance abuse, discusses his research findings on the relationship between alcoholism and hypertension. He explains that heavy drinking, which he identifies as three or more drinks per day, increases the likelihood of cardiovascular risk factors. Dr. Miller talks about sub-populations at particular risk of hypertensive effects of alcohol, focusing on increased risk with age. He concludes this alcohol podcast by explaining why hypertension poses the significant health threat it does. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509841 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:09:50 +0100 2509841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1259988&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMUSC-SubstanceAbuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2F241901180%2F20_miller_final.mp3 Dr. Peter Miller, a researcher in substance abuse, discusses his research findings on the relationship between alcoholism and hypertension. He explains that heavy drinking, which he identifies as three of more drinks per day, increases the likelihood of cardiovascular risk factors. Dr. Miller talks about sub-populations at particular risk of hypertensive effects of alcohol, focusing on increased risk with age. He concludes this alcohol podcast by explaining why hypertension poses the significant health threat it does. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1259988 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:09:50 +0100 1259988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509842&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmusc-substanceabuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2FF0Ps8oe8to8%2F20_freedy_final.mp3 Dr. John Freedy, a family medicine doctor with his PhD in psychology, talks about the presentation of psychiatric problems in a family medicine setting and describes common physical complaints corresponding to various psychiatric illnesses. He says that family doctors are “specialists in common conditions” and thus reasonable places to start if a person suspects he or she has, for instance, depression. Dr. Freedy concludes by mentioning substance abuse problems among patients visiting family medicine doctor. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509842 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:14:27 +0100 2509842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1134678&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMUSC-SubstanceAbuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2F212983107%2F20_freedy_final.mp3 Dr. John Freedy, a family medicine doctor with his PhD in psychology, talks about the presentation of psychiatric problems in a family medicine setting and describes common physical complaints corresponding to various psychiatric illnesses. He says that family doctors are “specialists in common conditions” and thus reasonable places to start if a person suspects he or she has, for instance, depression. Dr. Freedy concludes by mentioning substance abuse problems among patients visiting family medicine doctor. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1134678 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:14:27 +0100 1134678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509843&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmusc-substanceabuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2Fjw4AW-NFmaI%2F12_Carek_final.mp3 Dr. Peter Carek, a family physician who specializes in sports medicine, talks about the use of steroids among high school and college athletes and what to look for if you think someone might be using them. Dr. Carek explains the possible short term and long term medical problems associated with the steroids and discusses how a doctor will address this with the patient. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509843 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:44:55 +0100 2509843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1025446&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.muschealth.tv%2FPodcasts%2F2007%2F12_Carek_final.MP3 Dr. Peter Carek, a family physician who specializes in sports medicine, talks about the use of steroids among high school and college athletes and what to look for if you think someone might be using them. Dr. Carek explains the possible short term and long term medical problems associated with the steroids and discusses how a doctor will address this with the patient. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1025446 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:44:55 +0100 1025446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509844&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmusc-substanceabuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2F2ImPz0-q9Ec%2F12_Mallin_final.mp3 Dr. Robert Mallin, a family physician who specializes in addiction medication, discusses the criteria for addiction to antianxiety medications, such as Benzodiazepines. Dr. Mallin compares the addictive nature of antianxiety medications to that of alcohol. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509844 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:50:59 +0100 2509844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509845&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmusc-substanceabuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2FyNQPYwXzDD8%2F11_Mallin_final.mp3 In some cases, patients receiving long term narcotics for pain management will sign a contract that delineates their privileges and warns them that the detection of abuse, or abuse patterns of behavior will cause the cessation of prescriptions for their narcotic drugs or release from the medical practice. Dr. Robert Mallin, a family physician who specializes in addiction medication, explains how the contract can be beneficial for both the patient and the doctor and gives an overview of what the contract entails. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509845 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:49:50 +0100 2509845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509846&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmusc-substanceabuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2Ffh7Hc48IOwg%2F10_Mallin_final.mp3 Dr. Robert Mallin, a family physician who specializes in addiction medication, talks about treatments and therapies used to help patients get off of pain medications. Some of the non medical treatments include physical therapy, steroid injections, acupuncture and behavioral therapies. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509846 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:48:44 +0100 2509846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1013420&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.muschealth.tv%2FPodcasts%2F2007%2F10_Mallin_final.MP3 Dr. Robert Mallin, a family physician who specializes in addiction medication, talks about treatments and therapies used to help patients get off of pain medications. Some of the non medical treatments include physical therapy, steroid injections, acupuncture and behavioral therapies. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1013420 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:48:44 +0100 1013420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509847&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmusc-substanceabuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2FdoyX-iF9IKU%2F9_Mallin_final.mp3 Dr. Robert Mallin, a family physician who specializes in addiction medication, discusses how pain medications can potentially be addictive if used inappropriately, if the patient has an addictive personality and also explains the term tolerance and what that means for pain medication dosage. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509847 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:47:38 +0100 2509847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509848&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmusc-substanceabuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2FeY6fgx1GHs8%2F8_Mallin_final.mp3 Dr. Robert Mallin, a family physician, talks in detail about patients that abuse the pain medications prescribed to them and what signs to look for if someone is abusing the prescribed medications. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509848 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:45:52 +0100 2509848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509849&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmusc-substanceabuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2F8y0pxht2TWA%2F36_Borg_final.mp3 Alcohol plays a big factor in a large percentage of the trauma cases seen in the emergency room. In addition to traffic related traumas, Dr. Keith Borg, an Emergency Medicine physician, discusses various health related conditions affected from alcohol usage. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509849 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:11:33 +0100 2509849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=799303&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.muschealth.tv%2FPodcasts%2F2007%2F36+Borg+final.MP3 Alcohol plays a big factor in a large percentage of the trauma cases seen in the emergency room. In addition to traffic related traumas, Dr. Keith Borg, an Emergency Medicine physician, discusses various health related conditions affected from alcohol usage. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=799303 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:11:33 +0100 799303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509850&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmusc-substanceabuse-podcast%2F%7E5%2FzF-roabjDAo%2F5_Book_final.mp3 Dr. Sarah Book, a Psychiatrist, defines three types of alcohol treatment used at the Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy and 12 Step Facilitation Therapy. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509850 Mon, 07 May 2007 20:38:25 +0100 2509850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=765817&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.muschealth.tv%2FPodcasts%2F2007%2F4+Book+final.mp3 Psychiatrist , Dr. Sarah Book, explains how the Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs takes a bimodal approach for treating alcoholism with both therapy and certain medications. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=765817 Mon, 07 May 2007 19:37:06 +0100 765817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=765818&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.muschealth.tv%2FPodcasts%2F2007%2F2+Book+final.mp3 Psychiatrist, Dr. Sarah Book, discusses the ill effect alcohol has on the liver and explains how the carbohydrate deficiency transferrin test can detect the irritation caused by alcohol in the liver. Dr. Book goes on to explain how alcohol causes problems with the development of blood cells and this often can affect the lining of the esophagus. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=765818 Mon, 07 May 2007 17:38:11 +0100 765818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=765819&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.muschealth.tv%2FPodcasts%2F2007%2F1+Book+final.mp3 Dr. Sarah Book, Psychiatrist at the Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs, explains the relationship between stress and drinking, and discusses the results from recent studies at the National Institute of Health that concluded what doses of alcohol for men and women will have ill effects on the heart, liver, bone marrow and stress. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=765819 Mon, 07 May 2007 16:33:09 +0100 765819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=765820&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.muschealth.tv%2FPodcasts%2F2007%2F5+Austin%28Gray+-+Marijuana+Treatment%29.MP3 Psychiatrist, Kevin Gray, describes marijuana use and effective treatment of marijuana dependence and abuse among adolescents. Part of the treatment process covers how to learn refusal skills and conquering the withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Dr. Gray also explains how the endocannabinoid system relates to marijuana. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=765820 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:31:09 +0100 765820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=765821&cid=s_35896_2_f&fid=35896&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.muschealth.tv%2FPodcasts%2F2007%2F4+Austin+%28Gray+-+Marijuana%29.MP3 Dr. Kevin Gray, Psychiatrist, discusses one of his main areas of interest: adolescent use of marijuana. Dr. Gray covers how the use of marijuana has changed among the younger population, how destructive it can be and advice for parents that might have teens that are abusing marijuana. (Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast) MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast podcasts http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=765821 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:11:05 +0100 765821