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“Rehab” for Addiction is a Problem and a Solution

Sensible Medicine

The higher-quality studies described programs that offered evidence-based psychological therapies, addressed psychiatric disorders, and responded to the social challenges in their clients’ lives, like housing or criminal justice issues. These higher quality studies usually achieved better outcomes.

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Agitation Treatment in the Emergency Department

ACEP Now

Last month’s article focused on ACEP’s efforts and resources to support EDs and patients with psychiatric emergencies. However, rapid initiation of treatment is actually patient-centered care that can both lead to better outcomes and limit ED boarding. Future articles will highlight solutions and success stories. Ann Emerg Med.

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Episode 28 - Depressed and Suicidal Patients in the Emergency Department: An Evidence-Based Approach

EB Medicine

Jeff: As a quick survey of our audience before we begin, how many of you routinely encounter co-morbid psychiatric conditions in your ED patients, especially depression? Jeff: And how many of you struggle to admit or transfer patients for a formal psychiatric eval? Nachi: That would certainly be all of our listeners!

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Episode 30 - Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery

EB Medicine

Jeff: Also, be on the lookout for self-harm emergencies as patients with known psychiatric disorders are at increased risk following bariatric surgery. with generally good clinical outcomes including improved quality of life and reducing or staving off comorbidities. ASMBS pediatric committee best practice guidelines.

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Episode 19 - Cannabinoids: Emerging Evidence in Use and Abuse

EB Medicine

Nachi: We’re going to be talking about the pathophysiology of cannabinoids, clinical findings in abuse, best practice management, differences between natural and synthetic cannabinoids, and treatment for cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. So buckle up and get ready.