Addiction and medical professionals
Addiction Help & Advice
Are you concerned about your use of any of the following?
- Codeine
- Ibuprofen
- Diamorphine
- Oxycontin
- Oxycotton
- Temazapam
- Xanax
- Zopiclone
- Vicodin
- Fentanyl
- Tramadol
- Valium
- Adderall
- Ritalin
Find help in your area
We work with a number of different patients within the medical community such as doctors, nurses and pharmacists who struggle with addiction issues and dependence, eating disorders and depression. We can offer you free, confidential advice today.
Signs and symptoms of drug abuse
- Reclusive behaviour - long periods spent in self imposed isolation
- Long, unexplained absences
- Lying and stealing
- Involvement on the wrong side of the law
- Deteriorating relationships with family and friends
- Obvious intoxication, deliriousness, incoherence or unconsciousness
- Erratic mood disturbance
- Decreased performance at work
Why are there high cases of addiction within the medical profession?
In recent times there have been an accelerated number of cases, which show that professionals within the medical community are seeking help for addiction issues and eating disorders. Although many of the reasons for this are purely speculative, they are nevertheless worth noting.
Professionals within this community frequently work in high-pressured environments for long hours with little to no support. They are also routinely exposed to traumatic scenarios - treating people with horrendous physical injuries and with disturbed mental health states. The level of care offered to this group is negligible. And with this in mind we find it less shocking that professionals are finding themselves drawn toward drugs, alcohol and food as a solution or as a form of self-medication.
If you think you or a loved one is affected by drug abuse then we can help. At Recover, we work with the UK’s top private rehab centres, counsellors and therapists. We can find the best available help today.
Treatment options for medical professionals
Residential rehab centre treatment for medical professionals
If a patient decides that residential treatment is the best option for them, then they can be assured of a high level of care and the utmost discretion. Upon admission to the clinic patients begin a carefully designed detox programme, which allows them to withdraw from their drug as comfortably as possible. Patients are under 24-hour medical care and their clinical needs are addressed thoroughly and safely. On admission patients are given a psychiatric assessment, which makes certain that the most effective treatment programme is constructed thus ensuring the best possible chance for recovery. We can help you to decide on the right programme and centre for you.
Residential secondary treatment for medical professionals
Secondary treatment or ‘half-way house’ is a ‘step-down’ from primary care. Patients will usually have completed a period of primary care within a rehab centre but will not yet be ready to return to the community. Secondary care provides clients with a supported structure within which they can begin to learn new life skills. We can help you to identify if this is going to be something that is appropriate for you or your loved one.
Outpatient treatment for medical professionals
Outpatient treatment options vary a great deal. From daily day-care options to intensive evening programmes, we can help you to decide on the best option for you. Frequently patients will decide on a combination of residential and outpatient programme, completing their detox as a residential client and continuing with the therapeutic programme on an outpatient basis.
One to one counselling for medical professionals
We work with a number of different counsellors who specialise in working with ‘impaired professionals’. Patients will frequently require a counsellor on completion of any of the above structured treatment programmes and we can put you in touch with people who can help today. We can also give you access to free support groups throughout the UK.