Primary Care Doctors to Learn More About Addiction at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation conference
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Primary care doctors, who receive limited addiction training during an otherwise rigorous medical education, will gain knowledge and the tools needed to face the growing challenges posed by pressing issues like the painkiller epidemic and changing attitudes about marijuana and addiction in general. They will also learn more about how the Affordable Care Act affects primary and specialized care for addiction.
"It really is a passion for me to teach other physicians to recognize and better manage addiction," says Dr.
The main two-day conference will be held Friday and Saturday,
The conference is ideal for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, residents, fellows, psychiatrists and mental health professionals.
Addiction to heroin and prescription opioids--such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Dilaudid, Demerol or Sublimaze--ranks as the fastest growing addiction problem in the nation, with overdose now the leading cause of accidental death in
"These are noteworthy trends for primary care providers, who serve as the front line when it comes to helping patients identify substance use problems," Shultz said. "Primary care is a demanding setting because of the wide range of patient issues presented there. We are excited to share our specific expertise and work together to help reduce the negative impact of addiction."
Another important conference topic will be the Affordable Care Act, which in tandem with "parity" regulations established last year, greatly extends insurance coverage for addiction treatment.
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