Although general alcohol use has decreased in the US, alcohol addiction rates among doctors and healthcare workers remain high. A 2023 meta-analysis reveals that about one in five healthcare workers consumes alcohol in amounts hazardous to their health. This situation worsened during the pandemic. Alcohol misuse can negatively affect healthcare workers' job performance and patient outcomes. HBO's popular series The Pitt draws attention to this problem by telling the story of a doctor undergoing substance abuse treatment and struggling to return to work. The series realistically reflects how the doctor battling addiction is both supported and met with suspicion by colleagues. This shows that healthcare workers' addiction problems still face stigma and distrust in society. Experts state that one reason it is difficult for doctors to access treatment is their professional egos and the difficulty of detecting addiction. However, addiction treatments have now advanced and become standardized; in some states, recovery programs specifically for doctors have a 95% success rate. The Pitt series raises awareness of the substance abuse problem among healthcare workers while emphasizing the importance of treatment and support processes in this area.