ASAM Propose 12 Recommendations Regarding Doctors and Healthcare Workers with Substance Use Disorders

ASAM Propose 12 Recommendations Regarding Doctors and Healthcare Workers with Substance Use Disorders

UncategorizedBy BoardPrep Recovery Center®

In February 2020, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) made a public policy statement addressing medical doctors and other healthcare workers with substance use disorders (SUDs, a.k.a. chemical dependency or addiction). By pointing out both a) physicians and healthcare professionals are as prone to becoming addicted to alcohol and/or drugs as anyone, and b)…

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3 Benefits of an IOP for Healthcare Professionals

IOP for Health Professionals, Programs, Recovery for ProfessionalsBy BoardPrep Recovery Center®

Addiction is a disease that can affect anyone, including healthcare professionals like nurses, doctors, psychiatrists, and clinicians. More and more addiction treatment centers have begun offering programs designed just for healthcare professionals. One of the most promising programs is IOP for professionals or an intensive outpatient program. IOP for healthcare professionals is a unique form…