50 years ago, drug abuse was higher among physicians than the public
Excerpt from the April 5, 1969 issue of Science News
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DRUGGED DOCTORS Whether now or 50 years ago, doctors have been stressed and overworked — and some have turned to easily accessible drugs and alcohol to help take off the edge.
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