Depression, alcohol abuse, and healthy living strategies.

摘要

"What a day!! I need a drink!" These are common exclamations among nursing professionals who work in increasingly complex, distressed healthcare and educational environments. Although often said in jest, the reality of nurses "having that drink and more" is sobering. In fact, the Kentucky Nurses Association reports that 1 in 7 nurses will experience a problem with alcohol or other substances in the course of their career.