Dr. Ruth Potee and Dr. Ari Kriegsman Talk Methadone Treatment on ASAM’s Practice Pearls Podcast
June 2, 2026
Key takeaways from the episode:
- Person-centered care matters: Tailoring treatment to each person’s goals and needs helps support lasting recovery.
- Choosing methadone is choosing life: Entering treatment is a powerful step toward safety and stability.
- Take-home medications should be the norm: When appropriate, they give people more time to focus on their lives beyond the clinic.
- Individualized dosing is best practice: Doses should reflect each person’s history, needs, and circumstances—not a fixed protocol.
- Split dosing can be beneficial: Especially for shift workers, pregnant individuals, those with chronic pain, or those experiencing side effects.
- Supportive missed-dose approaches are safe: Most patients can safely resume their previous dose without unnecessary reductions.
- Stronger care coordination improves outcomes: Collaboration between OTPs and other providers leads to better, more seamless car
To learn more, listen to the full conversation on the ASAM Practice Pearls podcast.
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