Where We Stand
Section: Substance Use Disorder
Policy: Substance Abuse - Defined

Substance Abuse - Defined

Substance abuse and addiction are major public health problems that, when left untreated, account for significant medical, legal, social and financial costs. Addictive disease is a life-threatening affliction and should be treated as such. Physicians and other health care providers should take a leadership role in communities and educational systems in advocating for treatment and prevention of addiction disorders.

Adopted at the annual House of Delegates, 2006.

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