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Faye Jamali: Doctor in Recovery
Faye Jamali: Doctor in Recovery
Faye Jamali: Doctor in Recovery
Wednesday 6th June 2018
Dr. Faye Jamali recounts her journey from anesthesiologist to addict, stressing the need for better support for physicians with substance abuse disorders.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Faye Jamali: A Doctor's Battle with Addiction and Road to Recovery
It is no different than any kind of other chronic disease, and we have to approach it as a disease.
Imagine being a successful anesthesiologist and suddenly finding yourself on the other side of the medical curtain, battling the very drugs you once prescribed. That's the reality Dr. Faye Jamali faced after breaking her wrist in 2007. What followed was a downward spiral into opioid addiction, a journey that threatened her career and changed her perspective on pain forever. In this episode, Dr.
Jamali opens up about her struggle with addiction, the unique challenges faced by physicians in similar situations, and the critical lack of physician health programs in states like California. Her story sheds light on the often-hidden issue of substance abuse among medical professionals and emphasizes the importance of treating addiction as a chronic disease. By sharing her personal experience, Dr.
Jamali aims to break down the stigma surrounding addiction in the medical field and encourage a more empathetic approach to those in need of help. This episode is a powerful reminder that addiction can affect anyone, regardless of their profession, and underscores the necessity for better support systems for healthcare providers.