Stress, long hours and relentless work pressure lead some anesthesiologists to the very drugs they administer. Because of these inherent pressures and temptations in the specialty, anesthesiology experiences high rates of chemical dependency. This issue explores causes, cases and solutions.

FEATURES

Chemical Dependence:
Exposing a Silent Enemy

• Time to Take Action on Chemical Dependence

• Chemical Dependency in Anesthesiologists

• Chemical Dependence in Anesthesiologists: What Is Being Done About It?

• Primary Prevention for Anesthesiologists

• Anesthesiologists: Addicted to the Drugs They Administer

• Curriculum on Substance Abuse Now Available
  
  

ARTICLES

• Board of Directors Interim Meeting Summary

• National Residency Matching Program Results for 2001

• How to Prepare for a Joint Commission Survey

DEPARTMENTS

• Ventilations
• Administrative Update
• Washington Report
• What's New In...
• Practice Management
• State Beat
• Residents' Review
• Subspecialty News
• ASA News
• ABA Announces...
• Letters to the Editor
• FAER Report
  

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