TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Substance Dependence and Abuse in Anesthesia Care Providers A1 - Roy, Raymond C. A2 - Longnecker, David E. A2 - Mackey, Sean C. A2 - Newman, Mark F. A2 - Sandberg, Warren S. A2 - Zapol, Warren M. Y1 - 2017 N1 - T2 - Anesthesiology, 3e AB - KEY POINTSThe incidence of opioid abuse among anesthesia trainees is 1%.Addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease with a genetic predisposition.The brain changes associated with addiction are the same for all drugs of abuse.The brain lesion associated with substance use disorders manifests a greater number of dopamine D1 receptors and fewer dopamine D2 receptors in specific brain regions, including the nucleus accumbens, amygdala, and prefrontal cortex.The craving and compulsive behavior associated with addiction is associated with impaired glutamate homeostasis in the nucleus accumbens.Substance use disorders among anesthesia providers are most commonly detected through observed behavioral changes. Interventions should be based on concern over wellness because substance use disorder is only one of several potential diagnoses that threaten wellness.Intervention at an early stage of addiction is associated with greater treatment success than intervention at later stages.Antagonist therapy with naltrexone reduces relapse rates.Most addicts have psychiatric comorbidities that must be treated concurrently to prevent relapse.Reentry requires a contract between abstinent colleagues and their employers. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/18 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1144138391 ER -