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Doctors and the Opioid Addiction Crisis

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Explore the complex relationship between physicians and the opioid addiction epidemic in this thought-provoking talk by Dr. Anna Lembke, chief of addiction medicine at Stanford University. Delve into the startling statistic that three out of four heroin addicts likely began with prescription opioids, as reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Gain insights into how doctors inadvertently contributed to this crisis and discover potential solutions for addressing this widespread issue. Learn from Dr. Lembke's expertise, drawing from her book "Drug Dealer, MD: How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It's So Hard to Stop," as she examines the challenges in combating opioid addiction and the medical community's role in its resolution.

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Doctors and the Opioid Addiction Crisis


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