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Peer Assistance for Nurses with Substance-Use Disorders
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Peer Assistance for Nurses with Substance-Use Disorders

Albert Rundio
The Nursing clinics of North America, v 48(3), pp 459-463
Sep 2013
PMID: 23998771

Abstract

Substance use Addiction Peer assistance Nurse
Addictions can be prevalent in the health professions, as these individuals are intelligent and know how drugs function. Health professionals generally also have easy access to medications and controlled substances. Many systems have been implemented in attempts to prevent nurses and other providers from abusing drugs; for example, computerized automated delivery systems of medication. Nevertheless, substance-use disorders are still prevalent in the health professions, and one cannot exclude these professionals from any discussion on substance use. This article discusses the implementation of peer-assistance programs that help nurses who abuse substances to receive treatment and maintain their licensure.

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