In the News: Battling fentanyl addiction in pediatrics - Children's National

"Intervening quite early in a developmentally proper manner within the pediatric health system can go a long way."

In a recent video with CNN, Dr. Sivabalaji Kaliamurthy, M.D., director of our Addictions Program, and one of his patients struggling with a severe addiction to fentanyl, talk about this deadly opioid that has become a leading cause of overdose among young people in the U.S. Dr. Kaliamurthy talks about the critical shortage of addiction programs specifically designed for teens and sheds light on our program at Children's National Hospital. The program is one of the only ones in the country working to address this urgent need with specialized support tailored to younger patients grappling with substance use disorders. Watch the video on CNN.