The prevalence of substance use disorders in American physicians

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Authors

Michael R. Oreskovich · University of Washington

Tait D. Shanafelt · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Liselotte N. Dyrbye · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Litjen Tan · Immunization Action Coalition

Wayne M. Sotile · American Medical Association

Daniel Satele · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Colin P. West

Abstract

Alcohol abuse or dependence is a significant problem among American physicians. Since prognosis for recovery of physicians from chemical dependency is exceptionally high, organizational approaches for the early identification of problematic alcohol consumption in physicians followed by intervention and treatment where indicated should be strongly supported.

Topics & Keywords

Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Innovations in Medical Education Stress and Burnout Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal on Addictions

Volume 24, Issue 1, pp. 30-38

DOI: 10.1111/ajad.12173

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