The Treat Addiction Save Lives Podcast

By American Society of Addiction Medicine

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Episodes: 42

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Join us for timely discussions, interviews, and stories that aim to shift perceptions of addiction from a moral failing and motivate healthcare professionals to play an active role in helping individuals recover. Treatment is available. Recovery is possible. Stay informed—follow and subscribe!

Episode Date
Addiction Medicine Doctors Notch State Advocacy Wins
Jul 28, 2025
Author and journalist Maia Szalavitz sits down to discuss her career covering addiction and her most recent book Undoing Drugs: How Harm Reduction is Changing the Future of Drugs and Addiction
Jun 25, 2025
ASAM President-Elect Tim Wiegand discusses his journey to addiction medicine and his leadership role with ASAM
Jun 21, 2025
Episode 28: Dr. Flora Sadri-Azarbayejani shares some of her favorite patient success stories, and how she approaches compassionate addiction care
Sep 18, 2024
Episode 27: Dr. Alta DeRoo shares stories from her career as a Naval Flight Officer, and how addiction medicine intersects with all specialties
Sep 05, 2024
Episode 26: Dr. Lipi Roy stops by to discuss how medicine and media intersect, and why she's speaking out about stigma and loneliness
Aug 23, 2024
Episode 25: Dr. Petros Levounis shares how sociology, medicine, mental health, and addiction intersect
Aug 09, 2024
Episode 24: Dr. Marianne Fingerhood shares wisdom and advice for nurse practitioners in the field of addiction treatment
Jul 26, 2024
Episode 23: Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter discusses making a documentary and how addiction impacted her life
Jul 12, 2024
Episode 22: Dr. Jason Kirby shares his journey from emergency medicine to addiction care, and why fitness matters in recovery
Jun 28, 2024
Episode 21: Dr. Scott Teitelbaum tells the story of his recovery and how he developed one of the first accredited fellowships in addiction medicine
Jun 14, 2024
Episode 20: Dr. James Baker shares how addiction affected his own family, and the road that led him to addiction medicine and advocacy
May 28, 2024
Episode 19: Teri Sforza sits down to talk about addiction reporting and the stories that have stuck with her
May 14, 2024
Special Episode from the 55th Annual ASAM Conference: Dr. Stephanie Weiss
May 03, 2024
Special Episode from the 55th Annual ASAM Conference: Dr. Alexander Zotos
May 03, 2024
Episode 18: Dr. George Koob stops by in honor of Alcohol Awareness Month to discuss his addiction research and why motivation matters
Apr 30, 2024
Special Episode from the 55th Annual ASAM Conference: Dr. Kelly Ramsey
Apr 25, 2024
Special Episode from the 55th Annual ASAM Conference: Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter
Apr 25, 2024
Episode 17: Dr. Anthony Albanese talks endoscopy video games and no wrong doors for addiction care
Apr 16, 2024
Special Episode from the 55th Annual ASAM Conference: Dr. Jasleen Salwan
Apr 15, 2024
Special Episode from the 55th Annual ASAM Conference: Dr. Ian Latham
Apr 15, 2024
Special Episode from the 55th Annual ASAM Conference: Dr. Jasmine Douglas
Apr 15, 2024
Special Episode from the 55th Annual ASAM Conference: Dr. Chad Elkin
Apr 13, 2024
Special Episode from the 55th Annual ASAM Conference: Dr. Kwadwo Owusu-Boaitey
Apr 13, 2024
Special Episode from the 55th Annual ASAM Conference: Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas
Apr 10, 2024
Special Episode from the 55th Annual ASAM Conference: Dr. Cara Poland
Apr 10, 2024
Episode 16: Dr. Nzinga Harrison discusses writing her new book and the inheritability of addiction
Apr 02, 2024
Episode 15: Jonathan Stoltman and Ashton Marra of Reporting On Addiction discuss the emerging field of addiction journalism
Mar 22, 2024
Episode 14: Journalist Aneri Pattani shares her experiences reporting on addiction and advice for journalists entering the space
Mar 18, 2024
Episode 13: Dr. Nick Christian returns to the show to discuss connecting with patients through music and the importance of self-care
Mar 05, 2024
Episode 12: Dr. Gabrielle Jones talks community and culturally responsive substance use treatment
Feb 19, 2024
Episode 11: Dr. Michael Fingerhood talks about why words matter
Feb 09, 2024
Episode 10: Dr. Paul Earley explains the idea of "many roads to a place of peace"
Jan 26, 2024
Episode 9: Dr. Kristin Martin discusses the importance of learning from patients, and the impact of holistic addiction treatment
Jan 10, 2024
Episode 8: Dr. Louis Baxter shares the road to his own recovery and tells the story behind his favorite Super Bowl ring
Dec 27, 2023
Episode 7: Enjoy our special holiday episode featuring a holiday playlist and warm wishes from the ASAM community
Dec 15, 2023
Episode 6: Midwestern University medical students Mike Krupp & Matt Moon talk about the importance of compassionate care
Nov 29, 2023
Episode 5: Dr. Christina Delos Reyes discusses spirituality in addiction medicine, and the importance of storytelling
Oct 13, 2023
Episode 4: Dr. Nicole Labor talks writing a book, and the importance of individualized care in addiction medicine
Oct 13, 2023
Episode 3: Dr. Patrick Beeman shares the challenges and uniqueness of treating addiction in the field of women’s health
Oct 13, 2023
Episode 2: Dr. Nick Christian shares his journey from musician to physician
Oct 13, 2023
Episode 1: Dr. Jarvis and Dr. Alvanzo talk successful addiction treatment and their experiences working in addiction medicine.
Oct 13, 2023