Addiction Recovery: Part 1 – Ep. 78

In today's episode of POMA DOes… Dr. Elizabeth Zona, DO, and Richard Morgan, DO, dive into addiction and recovery in the medical field. Dr. Morgan shares his personal journey, highlighting how substance use disorder can affect anyone—including physicians—yet stigma often prevents them from seeking help. This two-part series aims to break the silence, shed light on addiction in healthcare, and explore pathways to recovery. If you or someone you know needs help, confidential support is available: Pennsylvania Physicians' Health Program (PHP): (866) 747-2255 Federation of State Physician Health Programs (FSPHP): fspmp.org   Key Takeaways: A physician's personal journey through addiction and recovery Recognizing signs of addiction in colleagues and loved ones The importance of asking for help—without fear or stigma Resources available for medical professionals Recovery is possible and help is available   Find Us: Online: https://www.poma.org/ Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POMADOs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomados/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-osteopathic-medical-association/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/POMA_DOs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pomados  App Store: search Pa. Osteopathic Medical Assoc.