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Physician substance abuse: prevention through reeducation.

K O'Kane Martin1, P E Mazmanian

  • 1Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond 23298.

The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions
|December 10, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Physicians face higher risks of drug and alcohol dependence due to unique workplace factors. Addressing substance abuse as a medical disorder through education and acceptance can improve prevention and treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Addiction Studies
  • Physician Health

Background:

  • Physicians exhibit a higher prevalence of substance dependence compared to other professions and the general population.
  • Factors complicating prevention and treatment include drug accessibility, detection challenges, and physician reluctance to address addiction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on substance abuse among physicians.
  • To explore factors that complicate the prevention and treatment of physician addiction.
  • To suggest strategies for enhancing prevention and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a literature review.
  • The review synthesizes existing research on physician substance abuse.

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Main Results:

  • Physician substance abuse is complex due to drug availability, detection difficulties, and professional reluctance.
  • Substance abuse among physicians presents unique challenges in identification and management.

Conclusions:

  • Prevention and treatment can be improved by understanding substance abuse as a medical disorder.
  • Enhanced medical education, open communication, and acceptance are key to addressing physician addiction.