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It’s a Matter of Your Health with Dr. Veita BlandWhen The Doctor Becomes An AddictThe America Medical Association defines a drug addiction as a treatable, chronic medical disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences. Nearly 50% of the total population in the United States aged 12 and older have used illicit drugs at least once in their lives. But what happens when a physician becomes an addict? Dr. Louis Baxtor, Sr. MD, Director of Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program at Howard University joins Dr. Bland for a very personal conversation about his struggles with addiction while being a trusted doctor. Find more great content on our webs...
2023-12-0630 min
The Marben Bland PodcastPodcast: Addiction In the African American CommunitySend a textThe U.S. government reports 2.2 million African Americans 18 or older meet the criteria for a substance use disorder. Dr. Louis Baxtor, Sr. MD, Director of Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program at Howard University joins Dr. Bland for a wide-ranging discussion about addiction in the African American Community including the five categories of addiction treatment. For More Great Content Go To Marben Bland.com
2022-03-2228 min
It’s a Matter of Your Health with Dr. Veita BlandAddiction In the African American CommunityThe U.S. government reports 2.2 million African Americans 18 or older meet the criteria for a substance use disorder. Dr. Louis Baxtor, Sr. MD, Director of Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program at Howard University joins Dr. Bland for a wide-ranging discussion about addiction in the African American Community including the five categories of addiction treatment. Find more great content on our website www.drblandradio.com
2022-03-2128 min