Crystal Foretia
Sep 12, 2017

Jane Brody: Alternatives to Drugs for Treating Pain

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Tuhin Chakraborty
Sep 12, 2017

Are CBT and other alternative treatments economically viable for low-income individuals? Will they have the time to pursue these treatments?

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