The second season of HBO's The Pitt, about a city emergency department, ends with the finale of the show about a doctor named Dr. Frank Langdon who has been sneaking medications from the hospital supply and using them himself. These high-status workers may face unique challenges as they attempt to return to work after undergoing substance treatment, which may result in stigmatization or loss of their patients' trust. Despite cultural acceptance of substance misuse as a medical problem, stigma remains, particularly for high-performing professionals like physicians. Doctors often enter treatment with greater dependency due to their hidden issues and avoid seeking help due to fear of reprisal from their colleagues. The show's finale will determine whether Langdon can fully return to his role in the hospital or whether he ultimately decides he can't.