#432 - The Path to Recovery: Rethinking Addiction Care with Paula Cook MD. & Darlene Peterson MD.

29min | 01/28/2025

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What are the biggest misconceptions about addiction, and how can we better support patients struggling with it?

In this episode, Dr. Bradley Block speaks with Dr. Paula Donnelly Cook and Dr. Darlene Peterson, both board-certified specialists in addiction and family medicine, who co-host The Addiction Files podcast. They address the stigma associated with substance use disorders, highlighting the significance of person-first language to lessen bias and promote compassionate care.

The discussion sheds light on prevalent misconceptions, such as equating dependence with addiction or viewing it as an acute issue rather than a chronic condition requiring long-term management. Drs. Cook and Peterson advocate for harm reduction approaches, motivational interviewing, and addressing patients' individual goals to support recovery. They also stress the critical role of trauma-informed care, recognizing the deep connections between trauma and addiction. They caution against iatrogenic addiction, urging careful pain management practices and collaboration with specialists for patients in recovery.

Bio.

Dr. Paula Donnelly Cook is a board-certified physician in both addiction medicine and family medicine. She serves as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Utah, where she is involved in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents. Dr. Cook is also the Medical Director at Moab Regional Hospital in Moab, Utah. She co-hosts The Addiction Files podcast, aiming to provide evidence-based education on addiction medicine.

Dr. Darlene Petersen is a board-certified physician in both addiction medicine and family medicine. She practices with Revere Health in Roy, Utah, where she offers comprehensive family and addiction medicine services. Dr. Petersen completed her residency at St. Mark's Family Medicine Residency Program in 2009 and earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2006. She co-hosts The Addiction Files podcast with Dr. Cook, focusing on destigmatizing addiction treatment and providing evidence-based education. Outside of her medical practice.

Website and socials for Dr Cook:
https://www.doximity.com/pub/paula-cook-md

https://x.com/PjaneCook

https://www.theaddictionfiles.com/

Website and socials for Dr Petersen:

https://doctors.intermountainhealth.org/provider/darlene-l-petersen/2618429

https://www.theaddictionfiles.com/

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Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

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About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

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Description

Looking to connect with a community of physician podcasters? We provide the tools, connections, and resources you need to amplify your voice and grow your audience. Be part of something exciting as we prepare to launch. Join the Doctor Podcast Network today!

—--------

What are the biggest misconceptions about addiction, and how can we better support patients struggling with it?

In this episode, Dr. Bradley Block speaks with Dr. Paula Donnelly Cook and Dr. Darlene Peterson, both board-certified specialists in addiction and family medicine, who co-host The Addiction Files podcast. They address the stigma associated with substance use disorders, highlighting the significance of person-first language to lessen bias and promote compassionate care.

The discussion sheds light on prevalent misconceptions, such as equating dependence with addiction or viewing it as an acute issue rather than a chronic condition requiring long-term management. Drs. Cook and Peterson advocate for harm reduction approaches, motivational interviewing, and addressing patients' individual goals to support recovery. They also stress the critical role of trauma-informed care, recognizing the deep connections between trauma and addiction. They caution against iatrogenic addiction, urging careful pain management practices and collaboration with specialists for patients in recovery.

Bio.

Dr. Paula Donnelly Cook is a board-certified physician in both addiction medicine and family medicine. She serves as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Utah, where she is involved in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents. Dr. Cook is also the Medical Director at Moab Regional Hospital in Moab, Utah. She co-hosts The Addiction Files podcast, aiming to provide evidence-based education on addiction medicine.

Dr. Darlene Petersen is a board-certified physician in both addiction medicine and family medicine. She practices with Revere Health in Roy, Utah, where she offers comprehensive family and addiction medicine services. Dr. Petersen completed her residency at St. Mark's Family Medicine Residency Program in 2009 and earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2006. She co-hosts The Addiction Files podcast with Dr. Cook, focusing on destigmatizing addiction treatment and providing evidence-based education. Outside of her medical practice.

Website and socials for Dr Cook:
https://www.doximity.com/pub/paula-cook-md

https://x.com/PjaneCook

https://www.theaddictionfiles.com/

Website and socials for Dr Petersen:

https://doctors.intermountainhealth.org/provider/darlene-l-petersen/2618429

https://www.theaddictionfiles.com/

_______________________

Did you know…

You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show!

Socials:

@physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB

@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow!

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for informational purpo...

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

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