Health professional recovery program blog

Our program was developed by a pilot and a formally trained Addiction Medicine physician, both of whom are in recovery and who recognize that the needs of disabled professionals are different from those of the layman.

We know better than most the shame, fear and confusion that plague professionals who have substance use disorders. But this does not have to be the case. We will also serve as the liaison between you and the administrative authorities, enabling us to help ensure that you satisfy the conditions and responsibilities placed upon you by these boards.

We employ a unique scientific approach to the neurophysiology of the diseases of alcoholism and addiction. This is consistent with the most efficacious treatment of co-occurring disorders associated with substance abuse.

The very private Tuscan villa tucked into the hills of the exclusive seaside hamlet was founded by a recovering pilot and a state President of the American Society of Addiction Medicine physician whose personal brushes with losing their own pertains to psychiatric care and pilots licenses inspired them to create a highly customized and holistic program for others like them. A caduceus meeting or group is a support group for all medical professionals that have the desire to recover from chemical addictions using a step approach.

In these groups, impaired professionals can feel confident in sharing their stories with other folks who can relate to their experience. Medical professionals appreciate the peer to peer support of a caduceus meeting. Any healthcare professional who simply wants to recover or is in recovery from chemical addictions.

Caduceus groups are designed in the spirit of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. There is no group fee or membership fee. However, donations may be requested to pay for the venue upkeep, or food and drink provided. While caduceus groups were born out of the step meeting format, they are not required to be step based. In truth, at a… Read On ». That was a huge and scary moment in my life, and I was not happy. At that time, I was… Read On ».

Becoming pregnant while living with a substance use disorder creates a different kind of urgency for treatment. Expectant mothers and their unborn babies both face numerous risks when drug or alcohol use continues. Drinking or drug… Read On ».

In true Dyben family form, I wrote a song to explain at least part of it.