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Discussing Addiction and Recovery with Clinician Scientist Dr. Paul Kurdyak
Discussing Addiction and Recovery with Clinician Scientist Dr. Paul Kurdyak
Discussing Addiction and Recovery with Clinician Scientist Dr. Paul Kurdyak
Friday 13th January 2023
Dr. Paul Kurdyak discusses his work in mental health and addiction, emphasizing empathy, big data, and virtual technologies on the RAAD Podcast.
34 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Hopeful
Compassionate
Thought-provoking
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Author:
Erica Pin
Overview:
Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
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