One estimate suggests that pharmacists and other categories of medical professionals may have substance abuse rates between 12 and 16% (Peck, 2009).  Another suggests that healthcare professionals with substance abuse problems in the United States may be as high as 10% (Hood, 2010).  Anesthesiologists and those dealing with emergencies are more likely than healthcare professionals in other fields to abuse substances (Addiction Search, 2012).  Regardless, substance abuse among doctors, nurses, EMTs, and pharmacists remains a significant issue.  While … Read entire article »