The opioid crisis has exposed deep flaws in how society understands and treats addiction. In this interview, Dr. Kenji Oyasu shares his firsthand experiences from the ER and his mission to confront the stigma that still surrounds opioid use disorder. He discusses how policy shifts, medical barriers, and outdated attitudes have shaped the epidemic—and why real progress depends on treating addiction as a chronic disease with compassion, science, and access to care.
Read the full article on Top Doctor Magazine.
