Virginia Conversations: Addiction

On this edition of the program, we’re exploring the issue addiction. Host May-Lily Lee talks with two addiction experts from the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, Dr. Pearl Chiu and Dr. Warren Bickel.

For information about the International Quit and Recovery Registry sponsored by the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute click here.

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