EP4: From Drug Dealer To Soul Healer with Dr. Jaffe

12/26/17 • 56 min

Dr. Adi Jaffe delves deep into his story of being an addict and a drug dealer to being put in jail and then rebuilding his life to become a nationally recognized expert on mental health, addiction, and stigma. His personal story not only serves to inspire and remind us that we can overcome the greatest of odds but also set an example of how to correctly and compassionately treat addiction and mental health. He currently teaches at UCLA and is on a mission to change the way Americans think about and address mental health issues in ourselves, our family, and our community. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP4

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