Karen Drexler MD
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Associate Professor
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Emory Healthcare
Emory Healthcare Veterans Program
12 Executive Park Dr., NE
Academic Appointment
- Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine
Education
Degrees
- MD from Duke University School of Medicine
- BS from Georgia Institute of Technology
Research
Focus
- Understanding the neural correlates of emotions, impulsivity, and psychoactive substance craving in addictive disorders. Testing novel medications and treatments for substance use disorders. Education in treatment of addiction. Health service delivery for treatment of addictions.
Publications
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Care Models to Improve Pain and Reduce Opioids Among Patients Prescribed Long-Term Opioid Therapy: The VOICE Randomized Clinical Trial.
JAMA Intern Med Volume: 185 Page(s): 208 - 220
02/01/2025 Authors: Krebs EE; Becker WC; Nelson DB; DeRonne BM; Jensen AC; Kats AM; Morasco BJ; Frank JW; Makris UE; Allen KD -
Addressing Confusion and Inconsistencies Surrounding the Provider Role in Medical Cannabis Programs.
J Addict Med Volume: 18 Page(s): 611 - 613
11/01/2024 Authors: Tang Y-L; McCord E; Earley PH; Drexler K -
A Source Control Model for Treatment-Resistant Substance Use Disorder.
J Addict Med Volume: 18 Page(s): 483 - 485
09/01/2024 Authors: Dernbach MR; Drexler K; McCord E; Carpenter JE -
Treatment Journey and Healthcare Resource Use Among Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder Who Initiated Extended-Release Naltrexone: An Analysis of Veterans Affairs Data.
Subst Use Volume: 18 Page(s): 29768357241280713
01/01/2024 Authors: Grebla R; Liu J; O'Sullivan AK; Shi S; Swallow E; Lax A; Sullivan MA; Liu S; Shi L; Witkiewitz K -
Substance Use after Completion of an Intensive Treatment Program with Concurrent Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use among Veterans: Examining the Role of PTSD Symptoms.
J Dual Diagn Volume: 20 Page(s): 16 - 28
01/01/2024 Authors: Watkins LE; Patton SC; Wilcox T; Drexler K; Rauch SAM; Rothbaum BO -
In the balance: No new diagnosis needed in addition to opioid use disorder to study harms associated with long-term opioid therapy.
Addiction Volume: 119 Page(s): 6 - 8
01/01/2024 Authors: Drexler K; Edens EL; Trafton JA; Compton WM -
Medication treatment for alcohol use disorder in special populations.
Am J Addict Volume: 32 Page(s): 433 - 441
09/01/2023 Authors: Malhotra A; Drexler K; Hsu M; Tang Y-L -
Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in the General Hospital.
Am J Psychiatry Volume: 180 Page(s): 594 - 596
08/01/2023 Authors: Funk MC; Nash S; Smith A; Barth K; Suzuki J; Rustad JK; Buonocore S; Khandai AC; Smith MA; Jin S -
Adaptations to Opioid Use Disorder Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A National Survey of Prescribers.
J Addict Med Volume: 16 Page(s): 505 - 513
09/01/2022 Authors: Sung ML; Black AC; Blevins D; Henry BF; Cates-Wessel K; Dawes MA; Drexler K; Hagle H; Molfenter T; Levin FR -
Treatment Patterns and Healthcare Resource Use among Patients Initiating Medication for Incident Alcohol Dependence: An Analysis of Veterans Health Administration Data
Volume: 31 Page(s): 356 - 356
07/01/2022 Authors: Kauf T; Liu J; O'Sullivan AK; Swallow E; Lax A; Zichlin ML; Cook E; Shi S; Sullivan MA; Liu S