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Urge Fix: Strategies & Support for Recovering Addicts and People Who Love Them

Cyntrell Crawford, MD

  • Surgeon, Scalpels & Scars with Trauma Surgeon Dr. Nii Darko

Surgeon, Scalpels & Scars with Trauma Surgeon Dr. Nii Darko

Wednesday 5th June 2019

Trauma Surgeon Dr. Nii Darko discusses addiction's impact, trauma evaluation, and the importance of mental health with Dr. Cyntrell Crawford.
38 minutes
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Urge Fix: Strategies & Support for Recovering Addicts and People Who Love Them
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Cyntrell Crawford MD: Addiction habits exposed and recovery strategies from
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Body & Mind
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Healing from Trauma: Insights from Dr. Nii Darko

For me, what I ended up doing is I actually started working more, spending more time in the hospital, away from my family, being more distant.
What really happens when addiction meets trauma? In this episode of Urge Fix, Dr. Cyntrell Crawford sits down with Trauma Surgeon Dr. Nii Darko to peel back the layers of addiction's impact on both body and mind. Dr. Darko doesn't just share medical facts; he brings his frontline experiences to the table, offering a raw look at what happens when drugs or alcohol collide with driving and the ensuing chaos that follows.
His stories from the operating room are both sobering and enlightening, revealing the physical and emotional scars that patients carry. But it's not all grim. Dr. Darko emphasizes the importance of mental health and self-care, especially for those in high-stress jobs like his. He talks about the dangerous illusion of invincibility that many medical professionals harbor and how workaholism can lead to burnout if left unchecked.
This conversation isn't just for those in recovery; it's a wake-up call for anyone juggling stress and responsibilities. Dr. Crawford and Dr. Darko build a compelling narrative that underscores the crucial role medical professionals play in supporting recovery journeys. If you're looking to understand more about the intersection of trauma, addiction, and healing, this episode offers valuable insights wrapped in heartfelt dialogue.