[Substance use disorders and addictions among carers]

Soins. 2020 Jun;65(846):10-13. doi: 10.1016/S0038-0814(20)30107-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Carers also use psychoactive substances and sometimes at work. The risks of use and especially the misuse of psychoactive substances at work take characteristics in health area. Often silent or concealed, substance use disorders of health professionals justify identifying, screening, care and prevention through comprehensive institutional programs involving supervision team.

Keywords: accompagnement; addiction; care; healthcare professional; occupational health; prevention; professionnel de santé; prévention; repérage; santé au travail; screening; support; team; équipe.

MeSH terms

  • Behavior, Addictive*
  • Caregivers / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Substance-Related Disorders*