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Long Walk Out of the Woods: A Physician's Story of Addiction, Depression, Hope, and Recovery
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Product Description A physician shares the darkest depths of his depression, suicidal ideation, addiction, and the important lessons he learned through years of personal recovery. Pediatric oncologist and palliative care physician Dr. Adam B. Hill suffered despair and disillusionment with the culture of medicine, culminating in a spiral of depression, alcoholism, and an active suicidal plan. Then while in recovery from active addiction, he lost a colleague to suicide, further revealing the extent of the secrecy and broken systems contributing to an epidemic of professional distress within the medical field. By sharing his harrowing story, Dr. Hill helps identify the barriers and obstacles standing in the way of mental health recovery, while pleading for a revolutionary new approach to how we treat individuals in substance use recovery. In fighting stereotypes/stigma and teaching vulnerability, compassion, and empathy, Hill’s work is being lauded as a road map for better practices at a time when medical professionals around the world are struggling in silence. Review (Library Journal) Hill, MD, Adam B. Long Walk Out of the Woods: A Physician’s Story of Addiction, Depression, Hope, and Recovery. Central Recovery Press. Dec. 2019. 170p. ISBN 9781949481228. pap. $16.95; ebk. ISBN9781949481235 Oncologist Hill (pediatric palliative care, Indiana Univ. Riley Hospital for Children) shares a deeply personal story of addiction, depression, hope, and recovery in an effort to improve access, treatment options, and resources for all affected by similar conditions. Writing from firsthand experience, he relates feelings of extreme turmoil as well as the disappointments he faced in seeking treatment, emphasizing throughout the important role empathy plays in the process of healing and understanding the suffering of others with addiction issues. VERDICT Hill’s engaging memoir comes with lessons for students and those working primarily in the medical field.―Deborah Bigelow, Dexter District Library, MI This book is a wake-up call, not only for the medical profession, but for our culture at large.―Eben Alexander, MD, Neurosurgeon and Author of Proof of Heaven Exposing the stigmatizing and illogical aspects of the culture of medicine when it comes to caring for our own, this book has the power to transform an already shifting culture and should be required reading for all medical trainees.―Christine Moutier, MD, Chief Medical Officer, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention I did not need to read this book to be able to describe the incredible integrity and merits of Dr. Adam Hill. I’ve had the honor of working with him on some very difficult cases over the years. Reading Long Walk Out of the Woods, however, gives one the insight necessary to gain an understanding of the suffering Adam endured in a way that, hopefully, will help others in the same boat. In reading his words, he is both the fragile man in the book and the amazing man that he has become in recovery. His transparency and integrity will undoubtedly help reduce fear associated with being honest. His commitment to reduce stigma and embrace being a flawed human being as we all are is an example for us all. Thank you, Adam, for the courage and the reminder!―Jim Ryser, MA, LMHC, LCAC, TTS, Chronic Pain and Addiction Specialist, former Arista Records solo artist and guitarist for John Mellencamp Although about addiction and depression, this is a hope-filled book that speaks directly to those overworked, over-committed and burned out. Dr. Hill is the prototypical wounded healer whose life story exemplifies that in helping others reciprocal healing occurs. For those feeling helpless and hopeless, this book can be life-saving.―Joseph Maroon, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery and Heindl Scholar in Neuroscience, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Author of Square One: The Secret to a Balanced Life There’s no healing without connection, no matter how much we want it to be otherwise. Th
