My First Hole in One
Dr Ferghal Armstrong Published on: 12/04/2025
People often ask me why I do addiction medicine, why do I want drug addicts at my practice. Let me now tell you why.
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Alcohol Anti-Craving Medications
Dr Thileepan Naren Published on: 12/04/2025
The aim of anti-craving medications in alcohol use disorder is to prevent relapse or decrease cravings for alcohol. They are typically prescribed for relapse prevention once acute alcohol withdrawal is over and the best evidence favours the co-prescribing of anti-craving medications with behavioural modification therapies.
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Opioid weaning
Dr Ferghal Armstrong Published on: 12/04/2025
This blog advocates for collaboration among prescribers in managing Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD), emphasizing the importance of support and understanding within medical practices to ensure patient care continuity and combat stigma.
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Ome > 100 = 7*rod
Dr Ferghal Armstrong Published on: 12/04/2025
"Understanding Opioid Analgesics: Navigating Risk and Patient Safety Delve into the critical realm of opioid management for chronic non-cancer pain. Unraveling the OME (Oral Morphine Equivalent) and 7*ROD (seven times higher risk of death) formulas, this blog underscores the alarming dangers lurking in excessive opioid usage. As medical professionals, it's imperative to shift focus towards patient safety, steering away from escalating doses and embracing opioid weaning strategies. Explore the complexities, challenges, and urgent need for action in minimizing mortality risks associated with opioid therapy. Join the discourse on safeguarding patients and mitigating the perilous consequences of opioid overuse."
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