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Pain: The Importance of Open Communication
by Stephanie Stern, LCSW Pain is such an important topic and one that’s not often talked about enough. Pain is very individual and, in many cases, kept quiet. There are lots of reasons why people do not openly talk about their pain with their healthcare team and/or...
The Politics of Pot
This is the third and final series discussion about medical marijuana. I would be remiss if I did not cover the political climate which affects anyone who uses or is considering the use of medical marijuana for the management of pain. Issues should also be kept in...
Sickle Cell Disease – Year in Review
2018 was an impactful year for sickle cell disease (SCD). SCD is a group of disorders that cause red blood cells to become misshapen and break down, often causing severe, debilitating pain and blood vessel and organ damage. The first drug in over 20 years was...