Treating SUD is similar to treating any other chronic condition

Dr. Hillary Kunins, Assistant Commissioner for the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care and Treatment at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, offers advice to primary care providers who are considering treating patients diagnosed with a substance use disorder. Dr. Kunins stresses treating SUD is similar to treating other chronic conditions, with the same challenges and heterogeneity.

Dr. Kunins, a PCSS clinical expert and coach, is board certified in internal medicine and addiction medicine.

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