06/13/17 Topic: Opioid Crisis: How did we get here?
06/13/17 Topic: Opioid Crisis: How did we get here?

Detailing Addictions with Dr. Susan Blank, MD

Topic: Opioid Crisis: How did we get here?

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Detailing Addictions with Dr. Susan Blank, MD

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Susan Blank, MD, is the Founder and Chief Medical Officer for the Atlanta Healing Center. A graduate of the Medical College of Georgia, she completed a residency in Psychiatry and Neurology at Sheppard Pratt Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. She received her training in Forensics at the University of Virginia, and her training in Addiction Medicine in Atlanta at the Talbott Recovery Campus. She recently completed a Fellowship and Advance Fellowship training in Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Blank is President of the Georgia Society of Addiction Medicine and serves on the Advisory Board of the Georgia Physician’s Health Program. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for The Georgia Council on Alcohol and Drugs. Dr. Blank and Dr. Lori Karan co-authored the chapter on Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction for the ASAM Patient Criteria released in September 2013. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American Board of Addiction Medicine and the American Board of Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Forensic Examiners, a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and a Certified Medical Review Officer. Finally, she can be heard nationwide every Tuesday on her weekly radio show “Detailing Addiction” on America’s Web Radio.

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Unraveling the Opioid Crisis: Dr. Susan Blank's Deep Dive

Ever wondered how we found ourselves in the grip of an opioid crisis? Dr. Susan Blank is here to break it down for you. In this episode, she sits down with her guests to dissect the roots of this national emergency. With her extensive background in addiction medicine, Dr. Blank offers a clear-eyed view of the factors that have led to this widespread issue. From over-prescription practices to the socio-economic factors that fuel addiction, this discussion covers it all.

Whether you're someone grappling with addiction, a concerned family member, or just curious about the opioid epidemic, you'll find valuable insights and practical information here. Dr. Blank's compassionate yet straightforward approach makes complex topics accessible and engaging. Tune in to understand the multi-faceted causes of the opioid crisis and what can be done to address it.

06/13/17 Topic: Opioid Crisis: How did we get here?06/13/17 Topic: Opioid Crisis: How did we get here?

Unraveling the Opioid Crisis: Dr. Susan Blank's Deep Dive

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06/13/17 Topic: Opioid Crisis: How did we get here?
06/13/17 Topic: Opioid Crisis: How did we get here?