In this episode, we say Hi to all our new listeners after SHM, we are glad you are joining us and hope you stick around! Make sure to follow on your platform of choice. Today we are broadcasting part 1 of an interview with Dr. Marlene Martin, an addiction medicine specialist who works at the SF General. We talk to her about methadone initiation issues including faster initiation, QTc checks, and pain management during an admission. Note: this episode is provided for informational purposes only. We do not directly endorse the use of these discussions, including CAM2038, without proper input from your local addiction medicine consultants.

| 00.00 - Episode open: HELLO TO OUR NEW LISTENERS! |

| 00.48 -Intro to Dr. Marlene Martin |

| 01.53 - Latine v Latinx - ask people how they want to be referred to! |

| 03.08- Methadone and checking the QTc |

| 09.34 - What happens outpatient with the EKG and the QTc? |

| 10.04 - Discussing needs with other groups. Its a team effort! |

| 11.14 - Methadone changes and EKG followup |

| 12.07 - COMING SOON: FASTER METHADONE TITRATION (spoiler, don't do it yet without addiction medicine guidance) |

CAM2038 as a possible depot option. Studies are currently being done

| 17.15 - What to do with pain on top of methadone or Buprenorphine |

Rapid Clinical Updates: Inpatient Management of Opioids [SHM 2023]
Marlene's paper "Inhospital substance use policies" [JAM 2023]

| 24.53 - Closing |

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Music by Amit Apte. Cover art organized by Neal Tambe.