Today on MD-VOD, Dr. John Kennedy is joined by licensed psychologist, Dr. Cassidy Blair to answer your facebook and twitter questions about addiction. Together they examine the cause of addiction, who is at risk, the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and available medications, treatments and therapies. They further discuss the consequences and the realities of living with addiction, including insurance coverage and related costs. Addiction can be linked to both substances, such as alcohol and drugs, as well as various behaviors, including gambling, eating, and sex.
Each week we bring you vital information about common diseases in easy to understand language. Whether we’re talking about cholesterol or breast cancer, hypertension or obesity, we'll help you get accurate and credible information critical to managing your health care challenges with access to top experts as well as those currently living with the disease. We’ll provide you with on demand access to the show archive and many other resources, available on all platforms so it’s there when you need it.