Boston Medical Center (BMC) Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance (TTA)

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Addiction Journal Club - Low Barrier, High Impact Alcohol Withdrawal Management: Insights from Boston Medical Center's Bridge Clinic

November 11, 2025
12:00 pm–1:00 pm ET

A session open to individuals working in the field of addiction, where we discuss an evidence-based article with implications for substance use disorder practice. This month, we will be joined by author Karrin Weisenthal, MD, MHS, to review and discuss “Outpatient alcohol withdrawal management in a substance use disorder bridge clinic: An opportunity for low-barrier engagement and shared decision-making" by Peterkin, A.F., Laks, J., Farrell, N., Weisenthal, K., & Taylor, J.L.

NOTE: This is not an accredited continuing education activity.

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Virtual meeting

Via Zoom

Description

Addiction Journal Club (AJC) is a monthly session where we meet to review an evidence-based article and discuss its implications for substance use disorder (SUD) practice. This includes new research and landmark studies relevant to SUD practice. AJC is distinct from other BMC Grayken Center for Addiction TTA events; it is designed to be less didactic and more of an interactive review of emerging data and trends related to caring for persons who use substances. It is also a great opportunity to network with addiction colleagues and share experiences about clinical practices.

This month, we will be joined by author Karrin Weisenthal, MD, MHS, to review and discuss “Outpatient alcohol withdrawal management in a substance use disorder bridge clinic: An opportunity for low-barrier engagement and shared decision-making" by Peterkin, A.F., Laks, J., Farrell, N., Weisenthal, K., & Taylor, J.L. https://doi.org/10.1097/ADM.0000000000001463

Intended audience

Individuals working in the field of addiction.

Speakers

Karrin Weisenthal, MD, MHS

Karri Weisenthal, MD, MHS, is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, the Associate Medical Director of Faster Paths to Treatment, Boston Medical Center’s low-barrier addiction bridge clinic, and the Medical Director for the integrated ED Addiction Consult Team. She graduated cum laude from the Yale School of Medicine and completed her residency training in Emergency Medicine and Addiction Medicine fellowship at Boston Medical Center.

Andrea Jodat, DNP, FNP-BC, CARN-AP (she/her)

Andrea is a clinical nurse educator for Boston Medical Center's (BMC) Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance program, a Family Nurse Practitioner in General Internal Medicine at BMC, and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Andrea earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions and is certified as a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse - Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board.

Annie Potter, MSN, MPH, FNP-C, CARN-AP

Annie is a clinical nurse educator for Boston Medical Center's (BMC) Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance, a Nurse Practitioner in General Internal Medicine at BMC, and an assistant professor of medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Annie earned a master’s in nursing and public health from Johns Hopkins University and is certified as a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse - Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board.

Sponsored by

Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS/DPH), Opioid Response Network (ORN)

Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Accreditation information

This journal club session is not an accredited continuing education activity and does not offer continuing education credits. Only certificates of completion with no credits attached will be offered to registered participants who attend the session and complete the post-evaluation.

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Grayken Center for Addiction TTA is a program of Boston Medical Center (BMC), a 514-bed academic medical center located in Boston's historic South End and the largest safety-net hospital in New England.

Funding for Grayken Center for Addiction TTA is provided by:

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS)
GE Foundation
Opioid Response Network

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