Wounded Healers

Addiction and Recovery in the Medical Profession

By: Dr Richard L Travis

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Wounded Healers: Addiction and Recovery in the Medical Profession
By Dr. Richard L. Travis
A compassionate, solution-focused guide to the silent epidemic of addiction in healthcare—and the path to healing for those who give so much to others.
Doctors. Nurses. Pharmacists. EMTs. Therapists. Medical students.
They’re trained to care for others—but who cares for them?
In this timely and powerful book, psychotherapist and speaker Dr. Richard L. Travis explores the hidden crisis of addiction among healthcare professionals. Drawing on real-life stories, current research, and over two decades of clinical experience, Wounded Healers reveals the emotional cost of caregiving and the cultural silence that keeps many professionals suffering in isolation.
Inside you'll discover:

• Why addiction thrives in high-stress, high-performing professions
• The neurobiology of addiction, trauma, and burnout
• How physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and students are uniquely at risk
• Confidential pathways to recovery, including PHPs and peer support
• A roadmap for changing hospital culture through compassion, not punishment

Filled with hope, empathy, and actionable tools, this book is for anyone in the medical field—whether you're in crisis, in recovery, or ready to build a healthier system for everyone.
It’s time to stop whispering about addiction in medicine. It’s time to heal the healers.