Section of Treatment, Research, and Education in Addiction Medicine (STREAM) at the University of Pittsburgh within @PittGIM/@PittDeptofMed/@PittHealthSci.
Pittsburgh, PA
Joined June 2020
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Pitt Addiction Medicine retweeted
As #xylazine spreads in the illicit drug supply, UPMC experts - including @shang_maggie, Ilana Hull, @liebschutz, @Payel_MD, Brent Thiel, @KFeterik & @Raaginizzle - developed trauma-informed, team-based protocols to manage its complex effects.
Learn more: upmc.com/media/news/041725-x…
Pitt Addiction Medicine retweeted
Want to know how #cannabis could help with #pain and reduce #OpioidUse? Join us for the first #PittHSRseminar of the academic year on September 12 to learn about the latest research from @DeepikaSlawekMD.
Grab your Zoom spot now! gim-crhc.pitt.edu/events/hsr…
Pitt Addiction Medicine retweeted
The 2024 Pittsburgh Recovery Walk is happening THIS SATURDAY, September 7th, from 9 am to 1 pm! We're thrilled to have you join us, so here’s everything you need to know to plan your day! For more information, visit pghrecoverywalk.org!
Pitt Addiction Medicine retweeted
Key findings from our new study in JAMA below, and highlighting:
1 in 3 US substance use facilities do not offer meds to treat opioid use disorder and instead offer only psychosocial treatments.
Meanwhile, among OTPs, <50% offer any treatment for stimulant or alcohol.
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Pitt Addiction Medicine retweeted
Looking for #AddictionScience on the effects the #OpioidEpidemic has had on kids & families? @DrEWinstanley, Amanda Newhouse & Kari-Beth Law wrote Ch 38 on this specific topic for @OUPAcademic Handbook of Opioids & Opioid Use Disorder.
Info & preorder: global.oup.com/academic/prod…
Pitt Addiction Medicine retweeted
Just 5 days left to submit your nominations! This is a wonderful way to recognize outstanding individuals for their contribution to the field of substance use & addiction science and we need your help to do so!
Visit amersa.org/amersa-awards/ for award descriptions.
Pitt Addiction Medicine retweeted
Just 4.5 weeks left to submit your abstract, workshop, and award submissions for #AMERSA2024! The deadline to submit is May 1st.
Visit our conference page for more information & submission instructions: amersa.org/annual-conference…
#chicago #AMERSA
Pitt Addiction Medicine retweeted
A @JournalGIM Viewpoint from @HawkHawkMary, Emma Sophia Kay, & @Raaginizzle is a #CallToAction for #internists to tailor structural & relational #HarmReduction approaches to mitigate patients' risk of #overdose & #DrugRelatedHarms.
View the full piece: link.springer.com/article/10…
Pitt Addiction Medicine retweeted
#ICYMI new @PittGIM faculty @TimAndersonMD had a @JAMA_current #ResearchLetter on reported risky #AlcoholUse & chronic #AlcoholInteractiveMedications published today.
Read it here: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
Pitt Addiction Medicine retweeted
Congratulations to @ColditzJB for being awarded a @NIAAAnews K01 #CareerDevelopmentAward! 🎉 His project will explore the role of #OnlineSupportCommunities for people seeking recovery from an #AlcoholUseDisorder.
Pitt Addiction Medicine retweeted
Choosing to pursue an Addiction Medicine Fellowship has been a game-changer for my career! Grateful for the incredible community and invaluable learning experience by @PittSTREAM and the guidance of amazing mentors @JulieWChilders @liebschutz @Payel_MD @dwsamberg @DrDeannaWilson
This week's #FellowshipFriday is highlighting our first 3 #AddictionMedicine fellows: Alicia Boykin, @KentoSonoda, & @ilanawull. We love seeing them continue to succeed in their new roles!
Applications are open now, so learn more & apply 👉 dom.pitt.edu/dgim/training/a…
Pitt Addiction Medicine retweeted
Thank you @NatlGovsAssoc for inviting us to speak about the need for a unified public health approach & state policies to support continued expansion of evidenced-based harm reduction strategies like #xylazine test strips & low barrier drug checking.
Pitt Addiction Medicine retweeted
Thanks to @WESAconfluence for interviewing me about the removal of the #XWaiver - listen here (9:00-17:37) or anywhere you get your podcasts! @905wesa @PittGIM @PittSTREAM wesa.fm/show/the-confluence/…
Pitt Addiction Medicine retweeted
Preliminary CDC data shows that the opioid epidemic claimed nearly 80-thousand lives last year. Removing a barrier to prescribe treatment could encourage more clinicians to treat addiction. I talk w/ @PittSTREAM's @Payel_MD at 9A & 730P on @905wesa & wesa.fm/confluence
Pitt Addiction Medicine retweeted
When the #SGIM23 workshop on cannabis in primary care is so full the camera’s zoom has to work overtime. 📸 Can you spot @JessicaMerlinMD through the crowd?
Pitt Addiction Medicine retweeted
Had a great time @PridePgh this weekend working w/ @HealthAllegheny @UnityRCO distributing naloxone, test strips, safe sex supplies, and talkings to folks about HIV/STI prevention, fentanyl, xylazine, etc. ❤️ 🌈 ❤️#HarmReductionSavesLives @PittGIM @PittSTREAM @IDPittStop
Pitt Addiction Medicine retweeted
Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Merlin on her new @NIDAnews K24: "Mentoring the next generation of researchers at the intersection of opioid use disorder and chronic pain!"🎉🎉🎉
Pitt Addiction Medicine retweeted
Check out @PittSTREAM addiction med fellow and my fab mentee @shang_maggie presenting at 2023 @ACAAMorg Annual Meeting Fellow Lightning Rounds on our pre-implementation of safer use Harm Reduction Kits in an OBAT program at @UPMCnews today 10 – 11 am!! #harmreductionsaveslives
