With her degrees in English and medicine, Dr. Carson-DeWitt strives to help create clear, helpful information for both medical professionals and everyday readers. She has written thousands of articles in print and online. She previously served as the editor-in-chief for two encyclopedias, titled "Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco: Learning About Addictive Behavior," and "The Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol, and Addictive Behavior."
Dr. Carson-DeWitt graduated from Kalamazoo College with a degree in English, and received her medical degree from Michigan State University.
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