Drug abuse among nurses: A neglected challenge

Drug dependence is a prominent issue in individuals of different professions, education levels, and socioeconomic classes. Authors of this paper, including the first author (as a qualified clinical nurse and nursing supervisor), aimed to address the challenges associated with substance abuse and the subsequent failure in interactions between healthcare personnel and patients referring to clinical centers. Clinical reports have denoted various forms of addiction as a common problem among clinicians. In this regard, a nursing shift supervisor remarks: "In one of my shifts, I noticed that a fellow paramedic member had a long list of prescription drugs, which seemed unreasonable. After checking the prescription, I reported the matter to the matron, who mentioned that the majority of paramedic staff members suffered from substance abuse during their shifts