Fellowship CR
Rodney Holmstrom and Lou
77. Opioid Epidemic: An Addicted Doctor’s Perspective
77. Opioid Epidemic: An Addicted Doctor’s Perspective
77. Opioid Epidemic: An Addicted Doctor’s Perspective
Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Doctor Lou shares his battle with opioid addiction and offers practical tools for recovery in this episode of 'Hope in Recovery'.
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Get the buttons here!A Doctor's Journey: Battling Opioid Addiction from Within the Medical Field
Episode Overview
- Lou's personal journey from addiction as a doctor to becoming an advocate for recovery
- Insights into the escalating crisis of fentanyl overdoses and the impact on individuals
- Importance of education, support, and community in addressing addiction
- Role of Celebrate Recovery principles and faith in overcoming addiction and finding healing
- Encouragement for individuals to take recovery one day at a time and seek help
If you can focus on that, then all things are surmountable. And it's how do you achieve recovery? You do it like you eat an elephant, one bite at a time.
Ever thought about the unique challenges faced by medical professionals who fall into addiction? In this eye-opening episode of 'Hope in Recovery', Rodney Holmstrom sits down with Lou, a doctor who has lived through the nightmare of opioid addiction. Lou’s story begins with self-prescribing opioids and spirals into a battle that nearly cost him everything. Through candid reflections, Lou reveals the dark side of the medical profession, where easy access to drugs can lead to devastating consequences.
But his tale doesn't end in despair. With over two decades of sobriety, Lou has turned his life around and now stands as a powerful advocate in the fight against the opioid crisis. He shares practical advice and tools for those struggling, emphasizing the importance of education, support, and faith. This episode is a compelling blend of personal experience and broader insights into one of today’s most pressing issues.
Whether you’re grappling with addiction yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to understand more about this epidemic, Lou’s story offers hope and practical steps toward recovery.