A comprehensive review of addiction to prescription painkillers among patients and physicians
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 - 16:28
in Health & Medicine
Chemical dependency and recovery in patients and physicians are closely examined in a series of articles and editorials in the July 2009 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The subject is especially timely. As the immense challenges, including potential tragedies, of prescription chemical addiction and abuse are being discussed, these articles offer crucial overview, direction and optimism.