Not One More Vet’s Dustin Kieschnick, PsyD, shares the experiences and perspectives from counseling veterinary team members on substance use. Substance use in this article encompasses alcohol, cannabis, illicit drugs and the overuse/misuse of over-the-counter and prescription medicines.
Source: DVM 360, May 8, 2024. Link.
When substance use becomes problematic there are a variety of professional treatment options available, depending on the acuity of the need and want to change behaviors.”
INSIGHTS: We found it refreshing that Kieschnick does not use abuse at any point in this article but rather focuses on substance use, its motivators and situational challenges as catalysts for problematic use.