In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Stephen Taylor hosts researchers Dr. Kirsten Smith and Katie Hill to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). They examine kratom’s complex pharmacology, review current research on kratom and 7-OH, discuss kratom’s addiction potential, withdrawal patterns, and the challenges of kratom in the clinical setting. The episode provides listeners with a basic understanding of kratom and 7-OH products, helping clinicians better understand where to begin when treating patients who use kratom and kratom-derived products.

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.

Advanced Buprenorphine Education: Best Practices and Interactive Patient Cases is a 4-hour self-paced course that equips clinicians with the latest evidence and practical tools for optimizing buprenorphine treatment in opioid use disorder (OUD).

This 75-hour on-demand conference includes 64 sessions highlighting best practices and the latest science, research, and innovations in addiction medicine from leading experts in the field.

This 75-minute on-demand session from the ASAM 56th Annual Conference addresses advanced knowledge of OUD treatment initiation, including different novel ways to initiate buprenorphine using methadone, XR buprenorphine, and naloxone, through a case-based discussion of pros and cons and regulatory considerations for each approach such as the 72-hour rule of methadone dispensing.