When Physicians Become Addicted: How Well Do Treatment Programs Work?
The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report, Volume 4, Number 4, May 2016
https://www.thecarlatreport.com/newsletter-issue/catrv4n4/
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information
Topics: Addiction | Practice Tools and Tips | Research Updates
Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP
When physicians are diagnosed with opioid or other drug dependence, they are required to receive treatment from special physician health programs (PHP) if they want to keep their medical licenses. Unlike treatment programs for the general population, PHPs do not use opiate agonists, such as methadone or buprenorphine.
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Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP
Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist, San Antonio, TX
Dr. Moore has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.