Medium June 6, 2022
Learn how nurses struggling with alcohol or drug misuse can find care and maintain their career
For nurses, work and personal stress can push them to use alcohol or drugs to cope. Continued use may result in health issues or problems in their work, school, or home life. Eventually, the nurse may develop a substance use disorder.
To learn more about substance use disorder, go to the Centers for Disease Control website Understanding Addiction to Support Recovery.
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the risk of nurses self-medicating to cope and maintain balance. Unfortunately, stigma and other barriers stop nurses from seeking the help they need.
But there are ways to get around those barriers. If you’re a nurse...
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