U.S. Surgeon GeneralVerified account

Wonderful message; what action steps are you taking to expand treatment? Research shows starting patients on buprenorphine in the er after opioid overdose reduces subsequent hospitalizations; any plans to support making this a widespread option for patients who overdose?

Improving access to current treatments is arguably more critical than “innovative new treatments.” What point is there to a breakthrough if it can’t reach the people in need? Why am I filling out innumerable forms to get patients access to suboxone when heroin requires no forms?

thermal mapping of brain may find some solution using radiothermometry

Meditation does that. Work harder to promote it and you will have done your job.

Addiction is a choice.

Addiction is a fundamental aspect of our brain. We are all addicted to feeling good. Not a disease. Some of the manifestations are problematic and need addressed.

Let's stop demonizing addicts and make treatment a priority. Too many traumatised young people are medicating themselves to death.