Should Alcohol Be a Part of Medical School Events?
Earlier this month, the surgeon general released an advisory on “Alcohol and Cancer Risk,” which recommended adding labels to alcoholic beverages to warn the public
Dry January: Should Doctors Make It Year-Round?
For millennia in medicine, alcohol, particularly red wine, carried a health halo; in small doses, it has historically been thought to have cardioprotective benefits. Michael
As Marijuana Use Grows, Effect on Road Safety Remains a Blind Spot
Scientists want to create breathalyzers that show how recently a driver used marijuana. Researchers also are studying how cannabis impairs motor skills and reflexes for
US Surgeon General Urges Cancer Warnings for Alcoholic Drinks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – -Alcoholic drinks should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks, the U.S. Surgeon General said in an advisory on Friday,
Impaired Physicians – Health Problems Aren’t Just for Patients
This month’s “Ask the Expert” column addresses a difficult topic, that of physicians dealing with medical and/or psychiatric problems that hinder their ability to practice.
The gifts of sobriety: Navigating career disappointments with grace and resilience
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and
ASAM Principles of Addiction Medicine, Chapter 34 authored by Dr. Paul Earley and Dr. Chris Bundy
Principles of Addiction Medicine, 7th ed is a fully reimagined resource, integrating the latest advancements and research in addiction treatment. Prepared for physicians in internal
FSPHP Fall 2024 Newsletter
Welcome to the 31st edition, Volume 2 of Physician Health News. We hope you will find this an informative forum for all aspects of physician
The 10 Most Common Misconceptions About Addictions
These are the myths addiction researchers hear most often.