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b'Anybody can be impacted by addiction, whether you\\u2019re a doctor or not. And for certain people in healthcare, anesthesiologists most especially, access to drugs like opioids is super easy.\\xa0\\nOn this episode, Duane speaks with Steven Orebaugh about how his own personal experiences of witnessing his colleagues get trapped in addiction inspired him to write the book, \\u201cThe Stairs on Billy Buck Hill.\\u201d He wrote the book having witnessed a number of ruined careers among his peers because they have access to these highly addictive substances. And so, Steven hopes that his book will help fellow physicians and healthcare workers create that healthy fear so they could steer clear of addiction.\\nSteven is an anesthesiologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He has published some 75 works in the medical literature, including peer-reviewed articles, textbook chapters, and review articles.\\xa0\\nIn this episode, you will hear:\\n\\nWhy anesthesiologists have easy access to drugs\\n\\nUnderstanding how opioids become the downfall of some people\\n\\nThe impact addiction has on physicians addicted to drugs\\n\\nAbout the book, The Stairs on Billy Buck Hill\\n\\nDealing with the shame and guilt as a doctor\\n\\nThe need for emotional support\\n\\nNurturing a healthy fear\\n\\nSubscribe and Review\\nHave you subscribed to our podcast? We\\u2019d love for you to subscribe if you haven\\u2019t yet.\\xa0\\nWe\\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select \\u201cRatings and Reviews\\u201d and \\u201cWrite a Review\\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.\\nSupporting Resources:\\nhttps://www.steveorebaugh.com/\\xa0\\nThe Stairs on Billy Buck Hill\\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Stairs-Billy-Buck-Hill/dp/1620068664\\xa0\\nNovusMindfulLife.com\\nEpisode Credits\\nIf you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'