“Alcoholism and Drug addiction in the House of Medicine”

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this educational discussion, participants shall:

1. Understand why an emergency/EMS physician is interested in this topic
2. Agree that this is a topic of importance to all physicians
3. Recognize that substance use disorders are prevalent in the House of Medicine and that Family and Community Medicine residents and attending physicians are at risk
4. To describe my personal interest in alcoholism and drug addiction
5. To advocate for improved education, training, and support for physicians to seek assistance before they become impaired
6. To support the development of the most progressive policies and return-to-duty programs for physicians who are found to be impaired.