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Long Story Short: What Role Can Providers Play in Addressing the Prescription Opioid Epidemic?

Prescription drug misuse has reached epidemic proportions, with negative consequences for families and communities across the country. Mona Kilany explains how connecting prescribers with the proper tools and knowledge can develop their skills to address this significant public health issue in their practices.

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Mona Kilany

Mona Kilany

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