I don't remember where I found this, but I found it to be interesting...
PROFILE OF A CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT NURSE
1) Usually occurs in adult life.
2) Initial use does not take place for "kicks."
3) Likely to have history of chemically dependent family.
4) Chemical usage is solitary, not social.
5) Continues to feel responsible about work and tries to meet work responsibilities.
6) Street crime is not generally a means to obtain drugs.
7) History is usually negative for childhood or adolescent delinquency problems.
8) Has conventional life attitude: traditional background.
9) Is demanding of self: has a tendency towards denying or ignoring tension, depression,
boredom, unhappiness.
10) Expresses more guilt/shame about drug use than general population.
11) For those who have been disciplined for diversion, Demerol is drug of choice.
12) Male nurses, ER and critical care nurses are high risk categories.
13) Alcohol is drug of choice for large number of addicted professionals.
14) Usually graduate in upper of their class.
15) Have advanced degrees; ambitions/achievement oriented.
16) Have demanding and responsible jobs.
17) Are highly respected for excellent work.
PROFILE OF A CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT NURSE
1) Usually occurs in adult life.
2) Initial use does not take place for "kicks."
3) Likely to have history of chemically dependent family.
4) Chemical usage is solitary, not social.
5) Continues to feel responsible about work and tries to meet work responsibilities.
6) Street crime is not generally a means to obtain drugs.
7) History is usually negative for childhood or adolescent delinquency problems.
8) Has conventional life attitude: traditional background.
9) Is demanding of self: has a tendency towards denying or ignoring tension, depression,
boredom, unhappiness.
10) Expresses more guilt/shame about drug use than general population.
11) For those who have been disciplined for diversion, Demerol is drug of choice.
12) Male nurses, ER and critical care nurses are high risk categories.
13) Alcohol is drug of choice for large number of addicted professionals.
14) Usually graduate in upper of their class.
15) Have advanced degrees; ambitions/achievement oriented.
16) Have demanding and responsible jobs.
17) Are highly respected for excellent work.