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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

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