Perspectives

Dr. Ruan explains how the misapplication of the Controlled Substance Act enabled judicial misconduct and led to his conviction.

Suicide rates in the United States have seen an alarming rise in recent years, highlighting the urgent need for a...

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for those committed to sobriety, it can also...

We explore the various reasons why patients may lose credibility in the eyes of their healthcare providers, in hopes of...

We summarize the science behind establishing trust and offer practical tips for aspiring authors who seek to write credible health...

Opioid litigation has had a significant impact on the number of pharmacies operating within the United States.

Initial waves of opioid settlement dollars have been dispensed. Yet we still struggle to define addiction. Unless we refine our...

I discuss my growing friendship with Dr. Ruan. It is a bond forged over a united fight for physician rights.

We muse on the importance of retaining credibility when standing up to false opioid narratives.

I discuss my continuing struggles to overcome self-doubt and share some techniques that have proved effective.

We describe in detail how sensationalism around the coverage of the opioid epidemic and the mounting overdoses takes on a...

We think we’re different from other patients with similar conditions. This belief affects our interactions in healthcare.