Only 0.2% of NYC Opiate Addicts Receive Buprenorphine -- Wonder Drug" For Heroin, Vicodin, Percocet, Oxycontin Addiction - Thousands Of Overdoses Could Be Prevented

Buprenorphine (Suboxone, Subutex), the medication federally approved in 2002 to treat opiate addiction is barely reaching its audience of addicted people. Most with pain killer and heroin addiction do not even know it exists, and few NYC physicians are qualified to prescribe it. http://www.gilman.yourmd.com

(PRWEB) May 8, 2005 -- Buprenorphine (Suboxone, Subutex), the medication federally approved in 2002 to treat opiate addiction is barely reaching its audience of addicted people. Most with pain killer and heroin addiction do not even know it exists, and few NYC physicians are qualified to prescribe it.

Of the 75,559 physicians licensed to practice in New York State, only 398 are listed with the government as credentialed to use buprenorphine -- thats a pathetically low 0.52% of physicians", says Stephen Gilman, M.D., one of NYCs most respected experts on addiction treatment. Its always been a problem that most physicians are frightened of treating addicted patients, but now these MDs dont even know where to send these patients"

Dr. Gilman is a powerful, experienced and entertaining interview. He will tell your audience:
- Exactly what to expect from the treatment process -- its easier and simpler that you think
- Why you always want a physician with more than the minimal required training. Skimp on this and treatment can backfire
- What type of advanced training and expertise is ideal to treat opiate addiction
- The number ONE reason opiate addicts dont seek out treatment, and how this misconception can be changed in a minute
- How to easily locate a qualified physician in YOUR area in less than 5 minutes

Dr. Gilman is a board certified Addiction Psychiatrist in NYC, is on the faculty of a major NYC medical school, and consultant to numerous substance abuse rehabilitation facilities. He has been interviewed for both the print and radio media.
    
By the end of the interview, youll be convinced Dr. Gilman has all the answers. Call 212-717-9138 now to schedule the interview. Visit http://www.gilman.yourmd.com

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