Alcohol and drug use and related problems in the medical profession
- 1 January 1986
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Australian Drug and Alcohol Review
- Vol. 5 (1) , 29-32
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09595238680000061
Abstract
Although the physical health of doctors compares favourably with that of the general population, they have an increased prevalence of alcohol and drug problems and a higher suicide rate. Data from the U.S.A. indicate that approximately 10% of physicians become dependent on psychoactive drugs or alcohol at some time during their careers. Dynamic influences in their upbringing, pressure of work and ready access to drugs may all predispose to drug or alcohol misuse. Some strategies for handling stress are presented. Self‐prescription of psychoactive drugs is to be avoided.Keywords
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