How large of a problem is chemical dependency among physicians and how long does it usually take physicians to recover?
• Physicians are people too. It is as great among physicians as in the general population. • The good news is that when physicians enter a specialized recovery program, such as the PHP, their prospects for recovery are much higher than those for people in the general public. The initial steps of recovery may be accomplished over a period of months. • Long-term recovery must be managed just as a chronic condition. It is a lifelong commitment to remain in stable recovery.
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