Substance Abuse and Nurses - the New Mexico Board of Nursing
Substance Abuse and Nurses - the New Mexico Board of Nursing
Substance Abuse and Nurses - the New Mexico Board of Nursing
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Impairment <strong>and</strong> abuse<br />
5 substances account for 96% <strong>of</strong> admissions<br />
into treatment (SAMHSA, 2008)<br />
1. 40% alcohol<br />
2. 18% opiates, primarily heroin<br />
3. 16% pot & hashish<br />
4. 14% cocaine<br />
5. 8% stimulates, primarily meth