David I. Deyhimy, MD, FASAM | Source | Medical Director at Mymatclinic
David I. Deyhimy, MD, FASAM
David I. Deyhimy, MD, FASAM is an addiction medicine specialist and anesthesiologist with more than 20 years of experience who is dedicated to helping those suffering from substance use disorder and preventing overdose deaths from opioids. He is the founder and medical director of MYMATCLINIC, specializing in treating and prescribing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). He is also the Chief Medical Advisor for End Overdose and organizations dedicated to preventing opioid overdose deaths through education, training and distribution of overdose reversal resources. He serves as a medical advisor for healthcare companies with therapies to treat opioid use disorder and prevent overdose death, including Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Braeburn, Inc and Masimo USA. A firm believer in medical research and evidence-based substance use disorder treatments, he has helped thousands of patients improve their lives with medical treatments, education and behavioral change. He can also speak to the danger and lethality posed by recreational drugs laced with fentanyl and offer real-world advice to parents who are anxious about their kids’ safety.
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Kratom is an herbal supplement with stimulant-like effects. Why is it in wellness drinks?
And kratom addiction can cause major life problems in the same way other drug dependence does, Dr. David I. Deyhimy, founder and medical director of MYMATCLINIC and Pulse Addiction, tells Yahoo Life. He says that his clinic has seen a “dramatic uptick” in kratom users, some of whom were previously addicted to opioids but had since been in remission. “Patients develop a pain-related condition and think kratom is a less dangerous alternative to opioids, then develop tolerance [and their use] escalates, and they can't stop — very similar to opioid addiction,” he explains. “Others are patients with opioid use disorder, and they try switching to kratom to wean off of opioids but are not successful in stopping kratom.”
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Saving lives with naloxone: perspectives from the frontline
The evolving opioid crisis demands diverse strategies, including higher-dose naloxone, to combat potent opioids like fentanyl and save lives, as emphasized by addiction medicine professionals and paramedics.
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Naloxone: a life-saving tool that needs an upgrade
Join us on this episode as we delve into the complexities of the opioid crisis with David I. Deyhimy, an addiction medicine specialist and founder of MYMATCLINIC. Together, we’ll explore the crisis’ evolution, the challenges faced by responders, and the importance of evidence-based approaches in saving lives. David I. Deyhimy is an addiction medicine specialist and anesthesiologist dedicated to helping those suffering from drug addiction and preventing overdose deaths from opioids. He is the founder and medical director of MYMATCLINIC (also on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram @mymatclinic).
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Hot Weather Increases Risk of Rapid Intoxication
Dr. David I. Deyhimy, MD, FASAM, states alcohol and heat accelerate dehydration, enhancing intoxication. Recommends prehydrating, diluted drinks, regular water intake, eating, shade, and a sober companion for safety.
