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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...
Why do so many doctors and nurses avoid treating patients with addiction? is an episode from Consider This from NPR by NPR. In the US, about a quarter of a million people die each year from alcohol and drug-related illness, despite proven m...
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Published Aug 6, 2026, 9:46 long, audio available.