Episode 25: Richard Morgan D.O. Physician’s Opioid Crisis: A Dark Journey and the Return Home

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​Richard Morgan was a board-certified physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation who trained at the Rusk Institute of NYU Medical Center. He graduated from NYCOM in 1998. He then went into private practice in New York City with a focus on sports medicine and musculoskeletal disorders. Throughout his early career, where he was triggered by an early injury and surgical procedure, he followed a dark path down an abyss of addiction that ultimately led him to federal prison, where he was sentenced to 14 years for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone. After serving 97 months of his sentence, he was rewarded with an early release. In the one year that he has been out of prison, he has begun the process of not only reconnecting with his family and society but also has begun the process of giving back and helping others with chemical dependency. His story was recently highlighted on "The Dr. Oz Show," and he shared his story with his alma mater, NYCOM, stressing the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms of addiction in colleagues.