Brian Hurley, MD, MBA, DFASAM

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Dr Hurley is the Medical Director of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Control at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

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Substance Use Disorder: A Brain Disease

Substance Use Disorder: A Brain Disease

Brian Hurley, MD, MBA, DFASAM

August 17th 2022

Medication, counseling, and support—just as important in substance use disorder treatment as any other brain disease.

Motivational Interviewing: Partnering With Patients

Motivational Interviewing: Partnering With Patients

Brian Hurley, MD, MBA, DFASAM

August 15th 2022

Here's how to listen to patients and offer selective reflections.

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