FOR RELEASE: October 16, 2025

Classifying addiction as a disease can allow for better outcomes for patients. James Murphy, M.D., discusses the treatment of addiction. A 2025 KET production.

Kentucky Health
KET Sunday, October 19 • 1:30/12:30 pm
KET2 Monday, October 20 • 2/1 pm

Watch on-demand at KET.org and the PBS App

Kentucky Health is a KET production, hosted by retired Louisville surgeon Dr. Wayne Tuckson and produced by Christie Dutton.

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