46. High Dose Meds for Smoking Cessation

Addiction Medicine Journal Club

In episode 46 we discuss using high doses of varenicline and nicotine for smoking cessation.

Cinciripini PM, Green CE, Shete S, Minnix JA, Robinson JD, Cui Y, Kim S, Kypriotakis G, Beneventi D, Blalock JA, Versace F, Karam-Hage M. Smoking Cessation After Initial Treatment Failure With Varenicline or Nicotine Replacement: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2024 May 28; 331(20):1722-1731.

We also discuss resources for safer substance use, and the recall of dangerous Diamond Shrooms.

Yale Program in Addiction Medicine: Resources for Safer Injection and Substance Use

San Francisco Aids Foundation: Safer Drug Use

CDC: Severe Illness Potentially Associated with Consuming Diamond ShruumzTM Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies

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