Physicians and the Controlled Substance Laws for Opiate Prescription Medications

Abstract only Physicians are in a unique position to assess and treat people who seek evaluation and treatment for medically related health problems associated with drug and alcohol use and addiction. Well-known medical complications result from drug disorders, including addiction to opiates. Addict...

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Published inPsychiatric annals Vol. 36; no. 6; p. 422
Main Author Miller, Norman S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Thorofare SLACK INCORPORATED 01.06.2006
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Summary:Abstract only Physicians are in a unique position to assess and treat people who seek evaluation and treatment for medically related health problems associated with drug and alcohol use and addiction. Well-known medical complications result from drug disorders, including addiction to opiates. Addictions are too numerous to cite but prominently include widespread medical diseases. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. Miller is clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Address reprint requests to: Norman S. Miller, MD, JD, 321 Woodland Pass, Suite 300, East Lansing, MI 48823; or e-mail norman.miller@hc.msu.edu .
ISSN:0048-5713
1938-2456
DOI:10.3928/00485713-20060601-06