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Drug-Rehabs.org's clinical review staff provides medical oversight and copy on various articles we publish. All new content is reviewed by one of our medical staff to ensure the information we provide you is clinically correct and trustworthy.

Dr. Gina M Jansheski, M.D.

Dr. Gina Jansheski, M.D.

Gina M Jansheski, M.D. is a board-certified pediatrician with 22 years of practice experience. After completing medical school and residency at the University of Arizona, she did an one-year fellowship in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at The Children's Hospital in Denver. She then embarked on a career in hospital medicine, becoming the medical director of her pediatric hospitalist group and later bringing palliative care and hospice services to the practice. Later in her professional life, she served as the medical director of The Painted Turtle, one of the Paul Newman Serious Fun medical camps. During her nearly five years in that position, she collaborated year-round with an incredible staff of volunteer specialist physicians and nurses to provide the full camp experience for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses.

Articles Medically Reviewed by Dr. Gina Jansheski, M.D.:
  • How Does The Brain Become Addicted?
  • The Brain Drives Addiction, Not the Person
  • Why Is It So Difficult To Stop Using Once The Brain Is Addicted?

Dr. Po-Chang Hsu, M.D., M.S.

Dr. Po-Chang Hsu, MD, MS

Dr. Hsu, M.D. received his medical degree from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, and holds a Master's of Science degree from both Harvard University and Tufts University. Dr. Hsu completed his Master's thesis on neuroimaging in schizophrenic patients at Harvard Medical School and took part as a research assistant in the NASA Phoenix Mars Mission. Dr. Hsu is currently a full-time medical writer and consultant. Outside of the medical profession, Dr. Hsu loves to write, learn new languages, and travel.

Articles Medically Reviewed by Dr. Po-Chang Hsu, MD, MS:
  • Critical Things To Look For In A Treatment Program
  • Long-term Vs Short-term Treatment
  • Why Is It Important To Have a Treatment Plan Prepared Ahead of Time?

Renee Warmbrodt, RN, MSN, CPNP-PC

Renee Warmbrodt, RN, MSN, CPNP-PC

Renee Warmbrodt R.N. is a registered nurse and board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner, primary care. She has extensive experience working with a wide array of patients in both acute care and primary care settings. She completed her master's degree in nursing at St. Louis University and received her bachelor's degree in nursing science at Indiana State University. Renee has enjoyed writing and editing medical and nursing related educational documents for several years.

Articles Medically Reviewed by Renee Warmbrodt, RN, MSN, CPNP-PC:
  • 11 Vital Steps to Helping an Addict
  • How Do Addictive Substances Affect the Brain
  • Inpatient Vs Outpatient Treatment
  • Medically Supervised Detox Addict's Greatest Fear
  • Waiting To "Hit Rock Bottom" vs. Intervention
  • What Withdrawal Symptoms Does an Addict Fear Most?

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