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CDAP’s Educational ProgramsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - November 12, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

CDAP: An overview of MUSC’s Center for Drug and Alcohol ProgramsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - November 12, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Smoking Study: Smoking Cessation and the Effects of VareniclineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - September 24, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Cancer: Links to Moderate Drinking Among Middle-Aged WomenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - May 26, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Addiction: Neurological BasisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - January 13, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Alcoholism: Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin Test – Part 1Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - May 27, 2008 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Clinical Trials at MUSC: Institutional Review BoardEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - April 16, 2008 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Substance Abuse: Stress and Alcohol AddictionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - April 16, 2008 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Substance Abuse: The Disease of AddictionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - April 15, 2008 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Alcoholism: Genetic Variance and Different Treatment OutcomesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - February 19, 2008 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Alcoholism: Use of NaltrexoneEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - February 19, 2008 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Alcoholism: Links to InsomniaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - February 19, 2008 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Stimulants: Use Among Young PeopleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - February 19, 2008 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Alcoholism: Hypertensive Effects of Heavy DrinkingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - February 18, 2008 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Alcoholism: Hypertensive Effects of Heavy DrinkingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - February 18, 2008 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Psychiatric Problems: Visiting a Family Medicine DoctorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - December 12, 2007 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Sports Medicine: The Use of SteroidsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - November 5, 2007 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Addiction to Antianxiety Medication: BenzodiazepinesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - October 24, 2007 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Pain Medication: Using a Contract to Deter AddictionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - October 24, 2007 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Narcotic Addiction: Treatment of Narcotic AddictionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - October 24, 2007 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Narcotic Addiction: Addictive Potential of Pain MedicationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - October 24, 2007 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Narcotic Addiction: Narcotics for Pain ControlEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - October 24, 2007 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Alcohol: Trauma Related InjuriesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - August 14, 2007 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Alcohol: Types of Psychotherapy to Treat AlcoholismEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - May 7, 2007 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Alcohol: Medications for AlcoholismEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - May 7, 2007 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Alcohol: Ill Effects on the Liver and Blood CellsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - May 7, 2007 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Alcohol: Relationship Between Stress and DrinkingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - May 7, 2007 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Marijuana: Abuse and Treatment Among AdolescentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - April 20, 2007 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Marijuana: Adolescent use of MarijuanaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: MUSC Substance Abuse Podcast - April 19, 2007 Category: Addiction Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts