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Substance use disorder and treatment in healthcare providers
Christopher M Howell1, Jade Myers
1Christopher M. Howell is program director and an associate professor in the PA program, at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. At the time this article was written, he was an associate professor in another PA program, where Jade Myers was a student. Ms. Myers now practices in primary care with Kettering (Ohio) Health Medical Group. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Abstract:
Substance use disorder (SUD) is associated with innumerable risk factors and patient presentations, and is a leading cause of preventable disease. Research continues to explore the role of biochemical and social constructs that may play a role in the foundation, perpetuation, and progression of SUD in at-risk populations. Healthcare providers develop SUD at lifetime rates similar to those of the general population, but detecting common signs and symptoms may be challenging, often delaying treatment until the course becomes more complicated. Compounding this are tangible and intangible reservations to care, including clinician fear of the financial cost for treatment, lost wages, and damage to professional esteem. Nonetheless, all clinicians must be able to recognize SUD and be aware of treatments for afflicted colleagues.
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