Report: 14% of physicians drinking, using controlled substances on the job

There are high levels of substance use and dangerous mental health stigma among healthcare workers, according to a report released Thursday by APN, an organization that provides addiction treatment for healthcare professionals, veterans and athletes. The report revealed surprising statistics about healthcare workers’ behavior both on and off the job — including that 1 in 7 physicians admitted to consuming alcohol or controlled substances at work.

https://medcitynews.com/2022/08/report-14-of-physicians-drinking-using-controlled-substances-on-the-job/