2017
Recognizing and Caring for the Intoxicated Patient in an Outpatient Clinic
Donroe JH, Tetrault JM. Recognizing and Caring for the Intoxicated Patient in an Outpatient Clinic. Medical Clinics Of North America 2017, 101: 573-586. PMID: 28372714, DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2016.12.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntoxicated patientsMental status changesOutpatient clinical practiceBroad differential diagnosisSubstance use disordersMedico-legal aspectsOutpatient clinicSubstance withdrawalIntoxication syndromeDifferential diagnosisRisk of harmUse disordersClinical practicePatientsInformed consentClinicStatus changesThorough evaluationCareHigh levelsSyndromeFollowDiagnosisTriage
2016
Unhealthy Alcohol Use
Holt S, Tetrault J. Unhealthy Alcohol Use. Clinics In Liver Disease 2016, 20: 429-444. PMID: 27373607, DOI: 10.1016/j.cld.2016.02.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnhealthy alcohol useAlcohol useSymptom-triggered approachAlcohol use disorderAlcohol withdrawalAppropriate treatmentRoutine screeningPatient motivationUse disordersBrief interventionHazardous drinkingBehavioral therapyHeavy drinkingPatientsRobust dataBehavioral changesDrinkingTwelve-step programsMedicationsTherapyBenzodiazepinesAbstinenceHepatic Safety of Buprenorphine in HIV-Infected and Uninfected Patients With Opioid Use Disorder: The Role of HCV-Infection
Tetrault JM, Tate JP, Edelman EJ, Gordon AJ, Re V, Lim JK, Rimland D, Goulet J, Crystal S, Gaither JR, Gibert CL, Rodriguez-Barradas MC, Fiellin LE, Bryant K, Justice AC, Fiellin DA. Hepatic Safety of Buprenorphine in HIV-Infected and Uninfected Patients With Opioid Use Disorder: The Role of HCV-Infection. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2016, 68: 62-67. PMID: 27431048, PMCID: PMC4976086, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2016.06.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLiver enzyme elevationAlcohol use disorderUninfected patientsHepatotoxic medicationsHCV infectionUse disordersComposite endpointLiver injuryHIV/HCV co-infected patientsHCV co-infected patientsHIV/HCV statusPre-existing liver injuryCo-infected patientsCohort of HIVHepatitis C infectionHIV/HCVOpioid use disorderRisk of hepatotoxicityHCV statusHepatic safetyMedian ALTC infectionChart reviewEnzyme elevationHIV infection
2015
Non-Medical Prescription Opioid Use and Prescription Opioid Use Disorder: A Review.
Tetrault JM, Butner JL. Non-Medical Prescription Opioid Use and Prescription Opioid Use Disorder: A Review. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2015, 88: 227-33. PMID: 26339205, PMCID: PMC4553642.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrescription opioid use disorderOpioid use disorderNon-medical useUse disordersPrescription opioidsMedical prescription opioid usePrescription opioid useOpioid useTreatment optionsHeroin useEpidemic proportionsPotential progressionDrug useRelated stigmaMedical communityDisordersDevastating consequencesOpioidsUnited StatesReview articleUnanswered questionsNational effortsEpidemiologyProgression
2013
2013 Update in addiction medicine for the generalist
Gordon AJ, Bertholet N, McNeely J, Starrels JL, Tetrault JM, Walley AY. 2013 Update in addiction medicine for the generalist. Addiction Science & Clinical Practice 2013, 8: 18. PMID: 24499640, PMCID: PMC3819258, DOI: 10.1186/1940-0640-8-18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary careAddiction medicineDrug useAddiction treatmentElectronic MEDLINE searchSubstance usePrimary care providersUse of pharmacotherapyCare of patientsInitial reviewSubstance use disordersMental health harmsDrugs of abuseUnhealthy alcoholTreatment of addictionMedical complicationsOutpatient settingMEDLINE searchCare providersUse disordersGeneralist cliniciansBrief interventionGeneralist settingsMedical carePotential articles
2012
Previous Use of Alcohol, Cigarettes, and Marijuana and Subsequent Abuse of Prescription Opioids in Young Adults
Fiellin LE, Tetrault JM, Becker WC, Fiellin DA, Hoff RA. Previous Use of Alcohol, Cigarettes, and Marijuana and Subsequent Abuse of Prescription Opioids in Young Adults. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2012, 52: 158-163. PMID: 23332479, PMCID: PMC3552239, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.06.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrescription opioidsPrevious marijuana usePrevious substance usePrevious alcoholMarijuana useSubsequent abuseYoung womenSubstance useYoung adulthoodCommunity-dwelling individualsLogistic regression analysisCurrent abusePrevious alcohol useClinical dataOpioidsDrug useSubstance abuseAlcohol useCigarettesPrevention effortsPrevious useYoung adultsYoung individualsYoung menYear olds
2010
Update in Addiction Medicine for the Generalist
Gordon AJ, Kunins HV, Rastegar DA, Tetrault JM, Walley AY. Update in Addiction Medicine for the Generalist. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2010, 26: 77-82. PMID: 20697971, PMCID: PMC3024103, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-010-1461-3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Gender and non‐medical use of prescription opioids: results from a national US survey*
Tetrault JM, Desai RA, Becker WC, Fiellin DA, Concato J, Sullivan LE. Gender and non‐medical use of prescription opioids: results from a national US survey*. Addiction 2007, 103: 258-268. PMID: 18042194, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2007.02056.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPast-year non-medical useNon-medical usePrescription opioidsDrug useSedative/tranquilizer useIllicit drug use disordersAlcohol abuse/dependenceDrug use disordersSerious mental illnessAbuse/dependenceIllicit drug useIllicit substance useSelf-reported alcoholGender-specific factorsCigarette smokingPrescription medicationsRisk factorsOpioidsUse disordersTranquilizer useGender-related factorsMental illnessUS residenceGreater riskSubstance use
2006
A Trial of Integrated Buprenorphine/Naloxone and HIV Clinical Care
Sullivan LE, Barry D, Moore BA, Chawarski MC, Tetrault JM, Pantalon MV, O'Connor PG, Schottenfeld RS, Fiellin DA. A Trial of Integrated Buprenorphine/Naloxone and HIV Clinical Care. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2006, 43: s184-s190. PMID: 17109305, DOI: 10.1086/508182.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, SublingualAdultAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveBuprenorphineDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHIV InfectionsHumansMaleMiddle AgedNaloxoneNarcotic AntagonistsOpioid-Related DisordersPilot ProjectsProbabilityReference ValuesRisk FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsHIV clinical careHIV-1 RNA copies/mLBuprenorphine/naloxone treatmentRNA copies/mLCopies/mLOpioid dependenceClinical careOpioid useNaloxone treatmentPhysician managementTreatment retentionHIV type 1 RNA levelsHIV-1 RNA levelsDose of buprenorphinePartial opioid agonistRNA levelsCD4 lymphocyte countBuprenorphine/naloxoneOpioid-dependent patientsUrine toxicology testsWeeks of treatmentHuman immunodeficiency virusUrine test resultsBetter treatment retentionUntreated opioid dependence