Resources for Professionals

Helpful information, support organizations, and educational resources for professionals facing addiction

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Tennessee Professional Health Programs

Tennessee Medical Foundation

Provides confidential services for physicians and other healthcare professionals including assessment, treatment coordination, monitoring, drug screening, and advocacy with licensing boards.

Works with TN Board of Medical Examiners

TN Professional Assistance for Nurses

Serves nurses and nursing students, offering confidential assessment, treatment coordination, monitoring, and Board of Nursing coordination.

Early intervention and confidential treatment

TN Lawyers Assistance Program

Provides confidential assistance for attorneys, judges, and law students. Coordinates with Board of Professional Responsibility and offers peer support.

Treatment over punishment approach

National Addiction Resources

SAMHSA National Helpline

24/7 treatment referral and information services. Confidential helpline offers information about addiction treatment, local resources, support groups, and payment assistance.

Free, confidential, 24/7 support

Free and available in English and Spanish

American Society of Addiction Medicine

Professional society for addiction medicine specialists. Provides ASAM Criteria, information about medication-assisted treatment, and resources for finding specialists.

Evidence-based addiction treatment standards

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Provides evidence-based information about addiction, treatment approaches, and recovery resources. Research publications and educational materials about addiction neurobiology.

Research-based addiction information

12-Step Programs

Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous provide free peer support. Many communities have meetings specifically for professionals.

Free peer support nationwide

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