As Sick as Our Secrets
By Steven Farber
Dr. Steven Farber grew up in a wholesome New Jersey Jewish family. He never used drugs for most of his adult life. An excellent student, he graduated from medical school and launched a career as a cardiologist.
Thatā€™s when everything spun out of control.
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The stresses of the world of medicine led to severe depression and burnout. That stress, coupled with the repression of childhood trauma, launched Farber into using Xanaxā€”which eventually gave way to street drugs such as cocaine and crack. Fearful of discovery, he tried to lead a double life but eventually, his secrets were exposed. After several unspeakable tragedies, Farber found himself on his knees with nearly nothing left. As Sick as Our Secrets is a disgraced doctorā€™s story out of the hell of addiction and back into the light.