Addiction Treatment for Licensed Professionals

Addiction Treatment for Healthcare Professionals

Healthcare professionals—physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, and other licensed providers—face unique addiction risks and recovery challenges requiring specialized treatment. Our Nashville program has treated over 1,500 healthcare professionals since 1996, achieving exceptional outcomes through targeted interventions.

Physicians and nurses experience addiction rates comparable to the general population, but face significant barriers to treatment including stigma, fear of licensing consequences, and easy access to controlled substances. According to the American Medical Association, approximately 10-15% of physicians develop substance use disorders during their careers.

Coordination with Tennessee Medical Foundation and Professional Assistance Programs
Prescription boundary training and workplace safety planning
Medical staff re-entry coordination
88% complete treatment, 82% maintain 3-year sobriety
94% retain licensure, 91% return to practice within one year

Medical professionals in treatment setting

Attorney in professional counseling setting

Treatment for Attorneys and Legal Professionals

Attorneys face exceptionally high rates of substance use disorders and mental health conditions due to occupational stress, adversarial work environments, and professional culture that normalizes heavy alcohol use. Research published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine found that approximately 21% of licensed attorneys qualify as problem drinkers.

Our attorney program treats alcohol dependence (the most common issue among legal professionals), prescription drug misuse, cocaine and stimulant abuse, and co-occurring conditions including anxiety, depression, and burnout. We coordinate with Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP) and the Board of Professional Responsibility.

We provide flexible scheduling accommodating court appearances, depositions, and client meetings when clinically appropriate. Many attorneys maintain limited practice during intensive outpatient treatment with monitoring and restrictions ensuring ethical practice.

Specialized Treatment for All Professionals

Executives & Business Leaders

Corporate executives and business owners face unique addiction challenges including high stress, frequent travel, entertainment culture, and isolation at leadership levels. Maximum flexibility for executives maintaining business operations during treatment.

• Private consultation rooms and discrete scheduling
• Executive peer support groups
• Business leadership while recovering

Pilots & Transportation Professionals

Airline pilots and commercial drivers face strict regulatory requirements. We specialize in FAA HIMS program coordination and DOT-compliant treatment, providing documentation for medical certificate reinstatement and return-to-duty processes.

• FAA HIMS-compliant treatment
• DOT SAP evaluations and follow-up
• 94% complete treatment, 89% return to duty

Pharmacists & Dentists

Pharmacists and dentists face unique addiction risks due to direct access to controlled substances. Enhanced monitoring, diversion education, and professional-specific interventions address these concerns while coordinating with state pharmacy and dentistry boards.

• Controlled substance diversion treatment
• Workplace boundary and safety planning
• Practice monitoring coordination

Your Career and Recovery Both Matter

We've helped thousands of professionals achieve lasting recovery while protecting their licenses and careers. Confidential treatment designed specifically for your profession.

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