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Free Refills: A Doctor Confronts His Addiction
When:
Tuesday, Oct 10, 2017 7:00p -
8:30p
Where:
Hamilton-Wenham Public Library
14 Union St.
South Hamilton, Massachusetts 01982
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Lectures & Conferences
Event website:
www.hwlibrary.org
Dr. Peter Grinspoon seemed to be a total success: a Harvard-educated M.D. with a thriving practice; married with two great kids and a gorgeous wife; a pillar of his community. But lurking beneath the thin veneer of having it all was an addict fueled on a daily boatload of prescription meds. When the police finally came calling -- Grinspoon's house of cards came tumbling down fast. His professional ego turned out to be an impediment to getting clean as he cycled through recovery to relapse, his reputation, family life, and lifestyle in ruins. What finally moves him to recover and reclaim life--including working with other physicians who themselves are addicts--makes for inspiring reading.
Join Dr. Grinspoon as he talks, reads selections from his book, and takes questions. Free and open to the public, bring along a friend.
Join Dr. Grinspoon as he talks, reads selections from his book, and takes questions. Free and open to the public, bring along a friend.