There he discreetly shares his story with patients by identifying what they are going through and sharing that he has had similar problems. Dr. Degner was awarded the contract from the Harris County Medical Society to treat and monitor impaired physicians. The physician also gives lectures to patients and family members, including his own three children who are in recovery. But things are different now and everyone respects each other's recovery. I have to let my patients know I have wrecked cars, gone to jail, drank a fifth of liquor a day.
Addicts are sick, but they too can get well and stay well.