Monday, November 17, 2008

A Doctor's Descent into darkness and addiction

Join us on Thursday, November 20th from 12:30-1:30 in L-112 (lunch provided):

A talk from Dr. Scott Davis, BUSM '91 and Director of Inpatient Medical Services at Betty
Ford Center.

Dr. Davis will be speaking about his personal and professional experiences with addiction, as well as the mechanisms of addiction and the road to recovery. He will be giving out a limited number of signed copies of his non-fiction autobiography, Living Jonathan's Life: A Doctor's Descent into Darkness & Addiction.

Due to the limited number of books, please RSVP by going to the link below to let us know that you are coming. The first people to respond will receive a copy of the book at the talk on November 20th. There will be additional books available for purchase at the medical campus bookstore.

Everyone is welcome to attend the lecture.

RSVP here
if you want a book!

Recent news about physicians and addiction:

Boston Globe Article 9 November 2008
"Something, anything to stop the pain"

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