Support not punishment is the key to tackling substance abuse and addiction among nurses, study suggests
ScienceDaily (2011-01-26) As many as 10 to 20% of nurses and nursing students may have substance abuse and addiction problems, but the key to tackling this difficult issue and protecting public safety is support and treatment, not punishment, experts say. Researchers have now recommended six key points that could be built into alternative-to-dismissal (ATD) strategies after reviewing the latest research and professional guidance from countries such as the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the UK. > read full article
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