A Focused Light on the Opioid Crisis
Kudos to media giants of the past and present Time magazine and Netflix for shining a focused and humane light on the…
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Prescription Drug Misuse and Addiction, Part II: Strategies to Address the Problem
My previous article reviewed data on trends in use, misuse, and addiction to prescription opioids, tranquilizers, seda-tives, and stimulants; signs of misuse…
Some Thoughts about Drug Testing
While the use and abuse of opioids (prescribed and illicit) in this country is not new, the magnitude of the current opioid…
The Art of Mentoring
The dictionary defines a mentor as “a trusted counselor or guide” (Merriam-Webster, 2018). We have all been influenced by mentors in our…
Prescription Drug Misuse and Addiction, Part II: Strategies to Address the Problem
My previous article reviewed data on trends in use, misuse, and addiction to prescription opioids, tranquilizers, seda-tives, and stimulants; signs of misuse…