Medical Professionals Health Program

1. Because of my drinking or drug use, have I felt any of the following: regrets the morning after, guilt, remorse, depression, real loneliness, severe anxiety, terror, or a feeling of impending doom?
   
   
2. Does my drinking or drug use lead me to questionable environments?
   
   
3. Do I ever feel I need a drink or drug to face a certain situation?
   
   
4. Do I need a drink or drug to steady my nerves?
   
   
5. Do I plan my office routine around my drinking or drug use?
   
   
6. Have I missed or adjourned patient or other appointments because of my drinking or drug use?
   
   
7. Do I want or take a drink or drug the next morning?
   
   
8. Is someone concerned about my drinking or drug use?
   
   

Depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. It should always be taken seriously. Recognizing its symptoms is important. If the following conditions persist for two weeks or more, you, or a person you know, may suffer from clinical depression.

1. Loss of pleasure or interest
   
2. Change in eating or sleeping habits
   
3. Difficulty concentrating
   
4. Persistent sadness and/or depressed mood
   
5. Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
   
6. Slowed movements or restlessness
   
7. Fatigue or decreased energy
   
8. Thoughts of death or suicide
   
   

If I have answered “Yes” to one or more of the above questions, then I owe it to myself, my family, my patients, and other people who depend on me, to contact the Committee on Medical Professionals Health Program for help.