50 years ago, drug abuse was higher among physicians than the public
Excerpt from the April 5, 1969 issue of Science News
DRUGGED DOCTORS Whether now or 50 years ago, doctors have been stressed and overworked — and some have turned to easily accessible drugs and alcohol to help take off the edge.
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The physician as addict —
The rate of drug abuse or addiction among physicians is from 30 to 100 times that of the general public….