MedPage Today December 30, 2021
— One of the “worst things” a colleague can do is to say nothing
As part of an investigation into substance use among nurses amid the pandemic, MedPage Today asked experts and peer support advocates how to identify a nurse who might be struggling with alcohol or drugs and how best to help connect them to care.
Deborah Koivula, RN, BSN, CARN, the Eastern Regional Coordinator for the Statewide Peer Assistance for Nurses (SPAN) program in New York, said there are a number of signs to look for that can indicate a substance use disorder, although those signs can differ based upon the work environment and the type of substance involved.
Signs of Substance Use
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