Download or read book Healing the Healer: The Addicted Physician written by Daniel H. Angres and published by Psychosocial Press. This book was released on 2001-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses uniquely on the substance dependence problems of the health professional--the-healer--their diagnosis, elements of both successful and unsuccessful treatment, the generally optimistic outcome of their treatment as well as factors that militate against the overall positive treatment outcome. The overall message is one of great hope--given the diagnosis and treatment program, not only a career, or a family, but a life can be saved. Provides guideposts toward this lifesaving intervention for those who need it, their friends, and families.