Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
225: The Plight of Physicians Struggling with Addiction with Steven Orebaugh
225: The Plight of Physicians Struggling with Addiction with Steven Orebaugh
225: The Plight of Physicians Struggling with Addiction with Steven Orebaugh
Monday 20th March 2023
Steven Orebaugh talks about physicians battling addiction and his book 'The Stairs on Billy Buck Hill' on The Addicted Mind Podcast.
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Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Doctors and Addiction: A Deep Dive with Steven Orebaugh
Anybody can be impacted by addiction, whether you’re a doctor or not. And for certain people in healthcare, anesthesiologists most especially, access to drugs like opioids is super easy.
Ever wondered how even those in the healing profession can fall into the trap of addiction? This episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast shines a light on this very issue. Host Duane Osterlind chats with Steven Orebaugh, an anesthesiologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, who has witnessed firsthand how easy access to opioids can lead to addiction among healthcare professionals.
Inspired by these experiences, Steven penned 'The Stairs on Billy Buck Hill', a book that delves into the lives of physicians grappling with addiction. He shares stories of ruined careers and the emotional turmoil that comes with addiction, emphasizing the need for emotional support and accountability within the healthcare industry. Steven's insights reveal the hidden struggles of doctors who, despite their roles as caregivers, are not immune to the pitfalls of addiction.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the unique challenges faced by healthcare workers and the importance of fostering a supportive environment for recovery.