Dr. Eric Collins

Dr. Eric Collins is Chief Medical Officer of recoveryeducation.com. He is an addiction psychiatrist and Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University.

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How to talk to your teen about substance use

The short answer is: early, often, accurately and with kindness.

Updated Jan. 26, 2023

Teen, Health & Wellness

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