On this episode of the show, Amber Labelle, Cristie Kamiya, and Izzy Hijiri discuss issues related to substance abuse and sobriety as professionals. Our chat covers experiences with total abstinence, what sobriety means on a personal level, and some of the fears experienced when as a veterinarian you think you might have a problem. For information on the private Facebook group mentioned in this episode, email the show host
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