It is challenging to consider the possibility of a trusted professional experiencing a substance abuse issue. These are the individuals we rely on for assistance when we are in need. However, addiction is indiscriminate; it affects individuals regardless of their status, professional licenses, degrees or board certifications. Licensed professionals such as nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physicians, dentists, lawyers, police officers, and airline pilots fre

If opioids have taken ahold of your life, you're not alone. It also makes me like you right off the bat. Why? opioid addicts are some of the kindest, most sincere and hard working individuals I've ever met. If you're juggling a high stakes career, a family, and an opioid addiction- chances are you're a pretty unique individual. You've held things together for years, probably. Your coworkers might be none the wiser. ​​ But let's be honest: you can't keep this up forever.   Som

I think we've all been conditioned to believe that, if you have a serious drug problem, especially with opiates, the only way path to...