Med School Minutes - Ep. 51 | Addicted to Fentanyl, Saved by Medicine w/ Dr. Jason Giles

Addiction doesn’t discriminate - even in medicine. Dr. Jason Giles was a successful physician, trained at top universities, and on track for a thriving career. But behind the scenes, he was battling a growing dependence on fentanyl, one that nearly derailed everything.In this episode of Med School Minutes, he opens up about the moment things changed, how recovery reshaped his purpose, and why being high-functioning can also mean being high risk.This isn’t just a story about addiction—it’s about honesty, second chances, and the power of medicine to heal both patients and doctors. 🤍🥼Watch now and subscribe for more conversations that matter.00:00 – Introduction & Dr. Giles Background02:58 – How Addiction Quietly Took Hold05:23 – The Turning Point06:43 – Recovery & Finding Purpose in Addiction Medicine10:23 – Writing His Story: Books & Lessons18:42 – Warning Signs of Lurking Addiction28:36 – High-Functioning but Struggling36:42 – The Hidden Toll of Medical Training50:51 – Final Advice to Aspiring Doctors#MedSchoolMinutes #AddictionInMedicine #FentanylAwareness #DrJasonGiles #CaribbeanMedSchool #SJSM #SaintJamesSchoolofMedicine