DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION IN ANESTHESIA PERSONNEL

Abstract

Addiction among anesthesiologists is a senous and unfortunately common problem. The criteria of addiction I usually develop in progressive fashion appearing fist in the community and lastly at work. Access to drugs, lack of needle taboo and curiosity about drugs are factors that may I explain overrepresentation of anesthesiologists in addiction treatment programs. I When suspected, possibility should be investigated .A well planned intervention usually result in agreement of the physician to enter into an addiction treatment I program.Reentry into anesthesiology is decided on case by case basis. Relapse may be lethal.