Melissa Weimer

Dr. Melissa Weimer, a board-certified physician in addiction medicine and medical director at Yale, shares vital insights on treating opioid use disorder in the challenging fentanyl era. She emphasizes the importance of prescribing methadone and buprenorphine, while discussing initiation strategies and common pitfalls. Weimer also highlights the significance of personalized care, understanding precipitated withdrawal, and strategies for managing high-dose buprenorphine safely. Her passion for addiction care and commitment to reducing stigma shines through.