Just Another Addict?

Show NotesIn this episode, Gen and Tom explore a difficult but important question: are doctors really that different from other people with addiction? We unpack the idea that doctors often have specific vulnerabilities — perfectionism, emotional compartmentalising, tendency to intellectualize — that can make substance abuse disorder harder to recognize, confront and then treat. The conversation also looks into why recovery can be especially challenging and the need for support, humility and self compassion, and emphasising the emotional transformation needed. Links:* The model of addiction mentioned in this episode was misidentified as Volkow and Koob, but actually refers to Berridge’s Incetive Salience Model. * Am I an Addict? * Support Services for doctors struggling with mental health and addiction, and relevant resources.Credits* Sound editing by Hugh M Hamilton* This podcast would not exist without the wonderful educational content provided by Hiwote Getaneh at Emerging Voices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caduceusunwound.substack.com