Episode 107 - Addiction and Pharmacists with Sean Higgins

Political Pharmacist Podcast

Addiction is tough. It is life altering. So how do you handle it when you are a healthcare professional? What if the addict is you? Sean Higgins is somebody I have long known and respected, he joins the podcast to share his story of recovery, what he wen through and how he now helps treat others who have addictions of there own. This is is a totally unedited podcast that is completely open, with a lot of great advice and resources. Please listen and share, it could save a life. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment https://www.usaprn.org/impaired-pharmacist.pdf Minnesota healthcare professionals: https://mnlordlaw.com/faqs/16/what-is-hpsp-the-health-professionals-services-program-and-should-i-self-report-if-i-have-a-chemical-dependency-or-mental-health-issue Ohio Pharmacists: http://www.ohiopro.org/ https://www.fcc.gov/suicide-prevention-hotline Great resources and posters: https://www.cattco.org/community-services/suicide-prevention-coalition Text HELLO or HELP to 741741 How to reduce your stigma: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK384914/