Christian Thurstone, MD
Professor, Psychiatry

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Languages: English
Department: Psychiatry

Publications

  • Terasaki D, Loh R, Cornell A, Taub J, Thurstone C. Single-dose intravenous ketamine or intramuscular naltrexone for high-utilization inpatients with alcohol use disorder: pilot trial feasibility and readmission rates. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2022 Nov 22;17(1):64. PubMed PMID: 36419181
  • Thurstone C, Loh R, Piatz C, Simpson SA. Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Diagnosis Correlates With Hospitalization After an Emergency Department Visit. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2022 Oct 1;38(10):e1590-e1593. PubMed PMID: 36066586
  • Wolf C, Schwarz J, Thurstone C, Rylander M. Agreement between a single, self-defined burnout item and the ProQOL burnout subscale for behavioural health staff. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2021 Feb;30(1):326-333. PubMed PMID: 32959486
  • Ladegard K, Thurstone C, Rylander M. Marijuana Legalization and Youth. Pediatrics. 2020 May;145(Suppl 2):S165-S174. PubMed PMID: 32358207

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Member

Practice Locations

Denver Health
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000

Hospital Affiliation
  • Denver Health Medical Center

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Psychiatry, Board Certification
  • child and adolescent psychiatry, Board Certification (0001)
  • addiction psychiatry, Board Certification (0001)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Substance Abuse
Clinical Interests
Adolescent substance treatment

Care Philosophy
motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy

Volunteer Activities
US Army Reserve

Public Speaking
Yes
Adolescent substance treatment, marijuana legalization

General Information

Languages: English
Department: Psychiatry
Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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