Apr 13, 2023
Dr. Stephen Loyd is both a physician and a patient, but he is so
much more. While he was in his residency, Dr. Loyd struggled with
mental health issues, including anxiety and depression. He also
struggled with alcohol and opiates, and is an addict who has spent
years not only in recovery but also helping others battling
addiction.
His personal story cuts deep, but is incredibly impactful. Dr. Loyd
is a firm believer in the necessary interplay between community and
a successful recovery ecosystem. And he touts his own family and
supporters for playing such a critical role in his own
recovery.
Dr. Loyd believes wholeheartedly that sharing his story is not only
part of his own recovery, but also a part of the recovery of
others. His own experience inspired him to move into addiction
treatment as well as policy work. Among his various public-facing
roles, Dr. Loyd presently is the medical director of a large
addiction treatment facility in Nashville and he also works at an
inner-city rehabilitation facility that serves indigent women.
He also serves as Chair of the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council,
a 15-member board that was established to oversee the disbursement
of hundreds of millions of dollars in coming years to programs
designed to improve the lives of Tennessee residents working to
overcome substance use disorder. As Dr. Loyd explains, the work he
is doing today will not only benefit those who are struggling with
addiction today - but rather, he is building a sustainable recovery
ecosystem that will last for generations to come. According to Dr.
Loyd, when it comes to addiction recovery, the right way is by
doing “whatever it takes.”
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