The TikTok doctor: An addiction medicine expert's mission to reach the younger generation

Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic

English - April 19, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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She's one of TikTok's favorite addiction medicine docs. Dr. Elizabeth Zona is board certified in both Anesthesia and Addiction Medicine. In addition to seeing patients at her clinic, she also tries to reach the younger generation, which is largely suffering from our nation's drug epidemic, through TikTok.

Dr. Zona's personal connection to substance use disorder through her mother's struggle with alcohol addiction also brings a unique and compassionate perspective to her work. In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, Dr. Zona shares her expertise and advice on navigating the challenges of substance use disorder, whether you're personally affected or supporting a loved one.

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Podcast producers:
Casey Wonnenberg & Anna Fey