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Podcast: The Podcast by KevinMD
Episode: Addiction treatment, legal troubles, and the role of the DEA
Description: Joining A.J. Reid Finlayson, a psychiatrist, Jeffrey A. Singer, a general surgeon, and Peter R. Martin, also a psychiatrist. We'll be discussing the case of Dr. Ralph Thomas Reach, an addiction medicine physician whose medical license was revoked, leading to legal troubles, and the broader issues surrounding addiction treatment and the role of the DEA. Tune in as we explore the barriers to medication-assisted treatment, the historical context of federal intervention in addiction treatment, and the implications for health care professionals and individuals struggling with substance use disorders. A.J. Reid Finlayson is a psychiatrist. Jeffrey A...