Professional Addiction Treatment for Nurses
Nurses have one of the hardest jobs there is: caring for others in life-threatening situations while juggling long shifts, changing schedules, exposure to illness and chemicals, poor
An article published in 2022 in the Journal of Nursing Regulation described the results of a survey of nurses that assessed
- 5.7% of nurses engaged in illicit drug use and 9.9% in misuse of
prescription drugs. - About 19% of those nurses worked in home health or hospice environments
- 15.8% of those nurses worked in nursing homes
What does that mean for you? If you are a nurse struggling with
Signs You Need to Seek Help for Substance Use Disorder
You know how to help your patients. Now it’s time to help yourself. Take a close look at some of the following
- Intoxication: A person who presents with intoxication of drugs or alcohol in a public setting may be unable to make decisions accurately. In addition, they may seem tired all of the time. Their emotions might be more intense.
- Withdrawal: What happens when the person stops taking the substance? Cravings, agitation, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, and mood changes are signs that the body has developed a dependence on the substance.
- Overuse: Relying on the substance to get through a day or a shift is an indication of addiction. A person may also need more and more of the substance to get the desired results.
- Failed attempts to quit: Unsuccessful attempts to stop using or reduce using substances is another clear indication of the need for help.
- Continued use: Continuing to use drugs or alcohol despite suffering from all of the consequences they bring likely indicates an addiction.
If someone presented to you in a medical setting with the symptoms you have, would you recommend drug and alcohol treatment for them? If so, it’s time to think about your own treatment.
How a Professional Program Changes a Nurse’s Life
Admitting that you need help is a critical first step, and at a professionals’ treatment
Our program provides residential treatment and intensive outpatient treatment designed for your specific challenges and needs, including:
- Professional standards concerns
- Healthcare environment factors
- Access to substances
Stigma surrounding this use - Going
back to work with addiction in your past
You have a great deal on the line, but with our program, you will spend 30 to 90 days
During our
- Medical and psychiatric oversight
- Weekly individual, group, and
family therapy - 24-hour support
- Individualized treatment plans designed for your needs
- Experiential treatment, including meditation, mindfulness, and yoga
- Comprehensive family plan
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At Victory Addiction Recovery Center, we empower you to change your future. With the tools and