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Sederer (chief medical officer, New York Office of Mental Health) argues that the United States is failing to control an addiction epidemic through "a dogged attachment to ideas and efforts that have not worked" rather than an evidence-based, public health approach. In this brief, readable overview, the author discusses factors that contribute to addiction, failed approaches, prevention, current treatments, and future directions. He portrays addiction as a complex illness—not a mo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More