# Michael Bonanno

Top podcast episodes
Updated:

70. Prescription Stimulant Misuse

In episode 70 we discuss an article about prescription stimulant misuse. Han B, Jones CM, Volkow ND, et al.Prescription Stimulant Use, Misuse, and Use Disorder Among US Adults Aged 18 to 64 Years. JAMA Psychiatry. 2025;82(6):572–581. We also discuss the ASAM toolkit for addressing problems …

61-70 Round-Up

Quick summaries of our last 10 articles, perfect for busy people!    61. Safety of Buprenorphine/Naloxone vs. Buprenorphine in Pregnancy  Straub L, et al. Comparative Safety of In Utero Exposure to Buprenorphine Combined With Naloxone vs Buprenorphine Alone. JAMA. 2024 Sep 10;332(10):805-816.   …

71. Buprenorphine and Dental Problems

In episode 71 we discuss dental problems caused by buprenorphine.    Tuan WJ, Clebak KT, Jawadi E, Snyder J, Zgierska AE. Risk of Oral Health Problems in Adults With Opioid Use Disorder Treated With Transmucosal Buprenorphine. J Addict Med. 2025 Sep-Oct 01;19(5):529-535.     We also discuss …

72. Symptom-Triggered Alcohol Withdrawal Management Over Telemedicine

In episode 72 we discuss a telemedicine protocol for outpatient symptom-triggered alcohol withdrawal management.    Sloan ME, Ngoy A, Xiao KB, Barker B, Buckley L, Fodor M, Hardy K, Hendershot CS, Kahan M, La Fleur S, Le Foll B, Manicone M, Sanches M, Simpkin E, Quilty LC, Wyman J, Tang VM, Bozin…

73. Long-Term Opioid Use After a First Prescription

In episode 73 we discuss the risk of long-term opioid use after an initial opioid prescription.    Smith AM, Shah A, Martin BC. An updated view on the influence of initial opioid prescription characteristics on long-term opioid use among opioid naïve patients. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2024 Dec 1;265:…

74. Quick-Start Injectable Buprenorphine

In episode 74 we discuss an article about starting injectable buprenorphine after just one sublingual dose.    Shiwach R, Le Foll B, Alho H, et al. Rapid vs Standard Induction to Injectable Extended-Release Buprenorphine: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(10):e2537319.     We …

75. Contingency Management for Stimulant Use and Mortality

In episode 75 we discuss the mortality benefit of contingency management for stimulant use disorder.    Coughlin LN, Tomlinson DC, Zhang L, Kim HM, Frost MC, Khazanov G, McKay JR, DePhilippis D, Lin LA. Contingency Management for Stimulant Use Disorder and Association With Mortality: A Cohort Stu…

80. Phenobarbital for Alcohol Withdrawal

In episode 80 we discuss phenobarbital for alcohol withdrawal in the hospital. Wolpaw BJ, Oren H, Quinnan-Hostein L, Et al. Hospital-Wide Implementation, Clinical Outcomes, and Safety of Phenobarbital for Alcohol Withdrawal. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Aug 1;8(8):e2528694. We also discuss DEA sched…

81. Mirtazapine for Methamphetamine Use Disorder

In episode 81 we discuss using mirtazapine to treat methamphetamine use disorder. McKetin R, Shoptaw S, Saunders L, et al. Mirtazapine for Methamphetamine Use Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Psychiatry. 2026;83(6):581–589. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2026.0159 We also discuss behavio…

Episode 136 - Joseph Bonanno

Joseph Bonanno, is a USAF veteran and veteran FDNY Firefighter who served during the rescue and recovery efforts at WTC Ground Zero. He is a certified fitness trainer, nutritionist, academy-trained chef, and 3-time firehouse cookbook author supporting health and wellness initiatives. Joseph lost hi…