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Addiction

GLP-1 Agonists for Seniors With Addiction

Jasleen Salwan M.D., M.P.H., F.A.S.A.M. on July 7, 2026

Medicare has expanded access to GLP-1 weight-loss medications. These drugs may also help treat addiction. Primary care providers should weigh unique considerations for seniors.

Medicare has expanded access to GLP-1 weight-loss medications. These drugs may also help treat addiction. Primary care providers should weigh unique considerations for seniors.

Addiction

Can Methadone be Effectively Provided in Primary Care?

Jasleen Salwan M.D., M.P.H., F.A.S.A.M. on December 26, 2025

Methadone treatment for opioid addiction in the US evokes an image of people lined up at a special clinic at 6 am. Other countries, backed by data, provide it through primary care.

Methadone treatment for opioid addiction in the US evokes an image of people lined up at a special clinic at 6 am. Other countries, backed by data, provide it through primary care.

Nootropics

Stimulant Addiction Is a Growing Yet Treatable Threat

Jasleen Salwan M.D., M.P.H., F.A.S.A.M. on September 28, 2025

If you thought the overdose crisis was only due to opioids, think again. Stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamines kill too. Primary care providers can help combat this crisis.

If you thought the overdose crisis was only due to opioids, think again. Stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamines kill too. Primary care providers can help combat this crisis.

Addiction

New Year's Resolution to Quit Alcohol or Other Drugs?

Jasleen Salwan M.D., M.P.H., F.A.S.A.M. on December 28, 2024

If you have noticed negative consequences of your use of alcohol or other drugs, you may resolve to make a change in the new year. Follow these tips to avoid hitting a wall.

If you have noticed negative consequences of your use of alcohol or other drugs, you may resolve to make a change in the new year. Follow these tips to avoid hitting a wall.

Addiction

When Stopping a Dangerous Prescription Drug Is Dangerous

Jasleen Salwan M.D., M.P.H., F.A.S.A.M. on September 15, 2024

Taking controlled substance prescriptions like opioids or benzodiazepines the wrong way can kill. Stopping the medications can be fatal too. Here's how to mitigate the risks.

Taking controlled substance prescriptions like opioids or benzodiazepines the wrong way can kill. Stopping the medications can be fatal too. Here's how to mitigate the risks.

Addiction

Staying Vigilant to Maintain Recovery from Addiction

Jasleen Salwan M.D., M.P.H., F.A.S.A.M. on March 24, 2024

Threats to maintaining abstinence from alcohol and other drugs can arise at any time. Here's how to guard against them.

Threats to maintaining abstinence from alcohol and other drugs can arise at any time. Here's how to guard against them.

Addiction

Cannabis Addiction Is a Treatable Medical Condition

Jasleen Salwan M.D., M.P.H., F.A.S.A.M. on September 24, 2023

Yes, cannabis addiction is real. And yes, it can be treated. Here's how.

Yes, cannabis addiction is real. And yes, it can be treated. Here's how.

Addiction

This Underutilized Addiction Medication Can Save Lives

Jasleen Salwan M.D., M.P.H., F.A.S.A.M. on April 7, 2023

Looking for treatment for opioid addiction for yourself or your loved one? Buprenorphine is effective, safe, and hopefully on the way to becoming more widely accessible.

Looking for treatment for opioid addiction for yourself or your loved one? Buprenorphine is effective, safe, and hopefully on the way to becoming more widely accessible.

Alcoholism

Alcohol Addiction: The Case for Treatment by Primary Care Providers

Jasleen Salwan M.D., M.P.H., F.A.S.A.M. on December 24, 2022

Not everyone has to go away to rehab. Like other medical conditions, alcohol use disorder is treatable with medications and support from a primary care provider

Not everyone has to go away to rehab. Like other medical conditions, alcohol use disorder is treatable with medications and support from a primary care provider