Why some nurses hesitate to seek help for an addiction, and what happens if you are referred to the NMC for addiction-related issues

With workplace demands, occupational stress and burnout on the rise, researchers have warned that nursing staff are being left more vulnerable to serious health issues, including addiction. As nurses struggle to cope with professional expectations, traumatic work events and toxic environments, some may resort to harmful behaviours to self-manage stress, poor mental health or trauma.