1Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, D.D. Medical College, Thiruvallur-631210, Tamilnadu, India
2Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Sri Venkateswara medical college, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh, India
3Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, D.D. Medical College, Thiruvallur, Tamilnadu, India
4Tutor, Department of Microbiology, D.D. Medical College, Thiruvallur, Tamilnadu, India
*Corresponding Author: Dr Suvarchala S.B, House no. 14/84, Chinna Thambi Street, Kosapet, Chennai - 12, drsuvarchala22@gmail.com, Contact no: +917667626224
Online published on 13 January, 2015.
This study is conducted to predict the misuse of alcohol and other drugs by doctors, their intervention and treatment.
From various parts of Andhra Pradesh total 1,192 doctor's data on substance abuse was collected. Out of which, 155 doctors have substance abuse.
Majority of doctors abuse alcohol and other drugs. Alcohol is identified as the drug of choice.
Chemical impairment has been shown a major risk factor for medical malpractice, negligence and development of physical, psychological illness and finally death. Early recognization and intervention will cause to recover and return to practice.
Substance abuse, Doctors, Alcohol, Drugs
