ABSTRACT
Addictive substances that are important to primary-care physicians in several different ways are presented briefly in this chapter and covered in much more specific detail later. Table 1 indicates ways in which addictions affect a doctor’s patients. Impact of Addiction on Practice Decisions
Health-related toxicities of the addiction
Emergencies related to the addiction
Conditions often associated with addiction
Problems encountered during withdrawal
Aberrant responses to medication
Responsible requests to stop the addiction
Addictions in family members producing health problems in your patient
