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Advisory: Complementary Health Approaches

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Advising Clients About Evidence and Risks
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This advisory for behavioral health practitioners provides a brief overview of complementary health approaches. It describes the practices and products that are considered complementary, and explains how practitioners can help patients understand the benefits and risks.

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SMA15-4921
Publication Date
November 2015
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