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What actually happens to the brain after opioid use? We break down the neuroscience, clinical decisions, and real-world use of buprenorphine with Dr. Don Teater. Nuance matters in addiction medicine. ▶️ zurl.co/WdcYo

Another case reinforcing the importance of diversion prevention. A healthcare employee pleaded guilty to stealing 100+ prescriptions—putting patients and systems at risk. Strong monitoring and accountability matter. Read more: zurl.co/yBL6D #DrugDiversionPrevention

Buprenorphine once played a bigger role in post-op pain care. IV use provided morphine-level relief—with less respiratory risk. So why did we move away from it? ▶️ zurl.co/R8ssC #Buprenorphine #PainManagement #OpioidStewardship #RxpertSolutions

Every nurse handoff is a safety checkpoint. Verify the med. Check the rate. Confirm the volume. Those sign-offs create the records diversion teams rely on to identify discrepancies. ▶️ zurl.co/1maLI #DrugDiversionPrevention #MedicationSafety #PatientSafety

A recent study suggests teen marijuana use may double the risk of future psychotic disorders. Research like this underscores the importance of education and prevention when it comes to youth substance use. Read more: zurl.co/7sosL #MentalHealth #SubstanceUse

When a drip volume doesn’t match expectations, documentation tells the story. Handoff records help: • Identify discrepancies • Protect staff • Isolate potential diversion tactics Quick Take zurl.co/JxRkd #DrugDiversionPrevention #MedicationSafety #RxpertSolutions

Chain of custody protects more than compliance. For CS drips and PCAs, verifying meds, rates, and connections at every handoff protects patients and clarifies accountability. Every transition counts. ▶️ zurl.co/ydxHi #DrugDiversionPrevention #RxpertSolutions

Chain of custody for CS drips isn’t just compliance. It protects patients, staff, and accountability. Clear policies, volume checks, and documented handoffs reduce diversion blind spots. ▶️ zurl.co/C2EHE

Diversion blind spots often happen during handoffs. CS drips and PCA pumps move between nurses and departments—without clear volume checks and sign-offs, accountability gets blurry. Every handoff counts. ▶️ zurl.co/LQAjh

Diversion blind spots often start at handoff. When nurses verify the CS drip or PCA volume together and sign off, it creates a timestamped chain-of-custody record. Simple step. Big protection. ▶️ zurl.co/X6xxd

Many patients try Suboxone on the street before entering treatment. It’s cheap. Accessible. Familiar. When they seek care, they often just want it safely and legally — without the uncertainty. ▶️ zurl.co/hk5IP #Suboxone #Buprenorphine #MOU #RxpertSolutions

There’s a difference between relief and recovery. Temporary fixes ease discomfort. Real treatment begins when substances are no longer managing that baseline discomfort. That’s when the disease can actually be treated. ▶️ zurl.co/ciPKi #OpioidUseDisorder

We’ve heard from listeners who said Suboxone saved them. We’ve also heard from those who felt unprepared for how hard it was to stop. Is there a gap between what patients are told and what they experience? We explore both sides. zurl.co/6QhSB #Buprenorphine #Suboxone

Can someone stop buprenorphine? Sometimes — if they build the coping skills to manage recovery daily. Others choose long-term medication. Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all. ▶️ zurl.co/q60AH

Buprenorphine is “sticky.” It binds tightly to opioid receptors — reducing cravings and blunting the effect of street opioids. It’s not just treatment. It’s protection. ▶️ zurl.co/6W5YI

Buprenorphine saves lives. It’s also controversial. In this episode, we explore efficacy, discontinuation challenges, and post-acute withdrawal with Dr. Stuart Gitlow. Nuance matters in addiction medicine. ▶️ zurl.co/5ttjK

Does MOUD need to be taken forever? Addiction is a chronic condition — often requiring long-term treatment, just like hypertension or high cholesterol. New episode now live. ▶️ zurl.co/a0mw1

Assess first. Pull second. Batching controlled substances to reduce ADM trips increases handling and waste risk. Efficiency shouldn’t override assessment. ▶️ Full Quick Take: zurl.co/Eb2zK

Policies define the standard of care. When med admin policies aren’t followed, even due to inefficiency or drift, it can raise tough questions — and sometimes even suspicions of diversion. Drift matters. ▶️ Full Quick Take: zurl.co/AOVWt

Delaying controlled substance waste may save time. But it also creates questions. Where was it? Who had access? Why the delay? Small shortcuts can invite big scrutiny. ▶️ Full Quick Take: zurl.co/WENeN