80. Phenobarbital for Alcohol Withdrawal

In episode 80 we discuss phenobarbital for alcohol withdrawal in the hospital.

Wolpaw BJ, Oren H, Quinnan-Hostein L, Et al. Hospital-Wide

Implementation, Clinical Outcomes, and Safety of Phenobarbital for Alcohol Withdrawal. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Aug 1;8(8):e2528694.

We also discuss DEA scheduling of 7-OH (from kratom) and the Trump administration’s pro-alcohol policies.

 

The Hill: DEA moves to ban opioid-like kratom compound 7-OH

 

Stat News: Even with MAHA, Trump administration has gone soft on alcohol

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