Why do so many doctors and nurses avoid treating patients with addiction?

In the US, about a quarter of a million people die each year from alcohol and drug-related illness, despite proven medical treatments for addiction. 

So why aren’t doctors prescribing them more?


This episode was produced by Liz Baker and Kathryn Fink, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. 

It was edited by Maureen Pao and Tinbete Ermyas.

Our director is Elena Moore, and our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.

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