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[CME] Opioids, Alcohol and Other Drugs in Primary Care: What Can We Do?

Opioid dependence is a public health epidemic. The number of opioid overdose deaths hit an all-time high in 2014. This includes both prescription pain medications and heroin. Currently one person dies in the US from an opioid overdose every 20 … [Read more...]

The Hidden Costs of Confusing “Addiction” with Drug Dependence

A person using pain medication can be mischaracterized as having addiction by concerned family members, legal representatives; or even themselves. Misguided perceptions may further extend to co-workers, sway a juror’s perception in a legal judgment, … [Read more...]

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