Substance Abuse among Anesthesia Providers
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2016
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Substance abuse among anesthesia providers is not a new phenomenon. It is a long established issue that has affected many anesthesia providers. Substance abuse is defined as an overindulgence in or dependence on an addictive substance, especially alcohol or drugs.
Substance abuse is considered to be one of the most consequential professional risks to anesthesia providers. Anesthesia providers are exposed to enormous amounts of stress emerging from the rigors of didactic and clinical components of anesthesia training, and continuing throughout their careers with the daily demands of anesthesia care.. It is estimated that ten to fifteen percent of all anesthesia clinicians will misuse drugs or alcohol at some time during their careers.
Substance abuse is relevant to the anesthesia profession. Therefore, a thorough understanding of chemical dependency, including clear definitions, risk factors, and treatment, is advantageous in possibly reducing its prevalence.
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