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Heroin use in the United States has always been relatively low, Dr. Carl Hart said. He estimated 500,000 heroin users nationwide, compared to 22 million marijuana smokers and 2 million cocaine users.

“The process of making a psychiatric diagnosis depends on more than just observing somebody's behavior or listening to their words,” said Dr. Paul Appelbaum during the 2016 election.

Psychiatrists can play an important role in enacting and carrying out policies that facilitate treatment, says Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman.

In using the term “friendship,” “what people basically mean is, ‘I’m in a secure relationship. Being close to my partner is very rewarding. I trust them,'” Dr. Amir Levine said.