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This new series highlights some of the up-and-coming faculty committed to our trifold mission of patient care, medical education, and scientific research.
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This year’s Eric D. Hadar Distinguished Lecturer, Dr. Rajita Sinha, will present “Can We Rescue Stress and Trauma Related Pathophysiology in Addiction to Improve Treatment Outcomes?” on Nov. 16, 2022.
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Patients who participate in fewer than two visits early in treatment are at risk for relapse, overdose, and possible death.
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Columbia psychiatrist Nasir Naqvi, MD, PhD, discusses which treatments for alcohol use disorder are most effective and the importance of community and support in treating AUD.
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This year’s Eric D. Hadar Distinguished Lecture will take place on November 18th, 2020 with Dr. Dorothy Hatsukami, who will present, “Tobacco Harm Reduction: Controversies and a Path Forward.”
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“More than any other provider group, primary care providers offer greater potential for expanding access to buprenorphine treatment,” says Dr. Mark Olfson.
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We are currently dealing with the "triple trouble" of a pandemic, unemployment, and diminished personal and community supports writes Dr. Lloyd Sederer.
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Dr. Lloyd Sederer takes calls from listeners struggling to manage their addictions and compulsions during isolation.
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Dr. Edward V. Nunes will serve as one of the directors of Columbia's Center for Healing of Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders-Enhancing Intervention, Development and Implementation (CHOSEN).
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"There is a misperception that marijuana is benign," said Dr. Frances Levin.
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"The mixed stimulant-opioid addiction is a different one. We do not have a strategy to treat it, and many programs will be taken by surprise,” said Dr. Adam Bisaga.
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"Our results highlight the critical need to improve buprenorphine treatment services, especially for the youngest with opioid use disorder," Dr. Mark Olfson said.
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"Our results highlight the critical need to improve buprenorphine treatment services, especially for the youngest with opioid use disorder," Dr. Mark Olfson said.
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Researchers at Columbia University found that non-medical cannabis use—including frequent or problematic use—is significantly more common in adults with pain than in those without pain.
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