In this episode, you’ll learn about individuals struggling with substance abuse, including some of the root causes of addiction and myths surrounding substance abuse. John Williamson, one of Ohio State’s certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners, also discusses the significance of healthcare workers arming themselves with empathy in caring for this patient population, emphasizing the “Philosophy of Personhood.” Williamson also details the importance of practicing self-care so healthcare workers can build and maintain resiliency as they continue to fight on the front lines of the opioid epidemic.