Vikram Tarugu, MD

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Second Opinion: Outpatient detoxification for opioid-addicted patients
While steps are needed to reduce the number of prescribed opioids in the U.S., what about those patients who may already be addicted and at risk? In this Second Opinion, Vikram Tarugu, MD, details a detoxification program that may be appropriate for your patients and your community.
June 14, 2017
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