The Center for Disease Control (CDC) defines public health as “the science and art of
The financial and human cost of substance abuse has been steep. The estimated cumulative costs
Scutti (2019) and Young et al. (2019) confirm that less than 4,000 of the more
According to the Pan American Health Organization (2021), “drug use disorders are among the leading
Physicians play a critical role in the healthcare system and are responsible for the care
Addiction Training for Health Professionals – Our Mission. Physicians play an important role in
For over 15 years, the Addiction Training for Health Professionals (ATHP) program has responded to
Physicians’ mental health and overall well-being directly affect patient care and outcomes. Medical professionals are
According to PAHO (2020), treatment is essential for the most vulnerable in society and should
The Surgeon General’s Report: Facing Addiction in America (2016) states that “the problems caused by