Medical students, residents, and physicians, are not immune to developing problematic substance use, abuse, and addiction. In fact, substance use disorders in both medical students and practicing physicians occur at roughly the same frequency (if not higher in some cases) as in the general population. Given the significant professional obligation and responsibility that medical professionals and students possess, it is of great importance to facilitate early support and therapeutic intervention.

List of resources

The following resources are being presented to assist medical students in recognizing problematic coping with substance use and to facilitate early intervention strategies. We also hope these resources equip students with the necessary tools to support and promote health throughout their careers.

Banner Addiction Recovery Center
Phone: 602-839-4567
Address: 1300 North 12th Street Suite 608 - Phoenix, AZ 85006

Arizona Medical Association Physician’s Lounge
This is totally confidential resource that can connect providers in need of help with a peer counselor, and is not just limited to substance abuse issues.
 
Physician Health Committee at Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix
Dr. Kam Hunter is the Chair and is always available to talk if he can be of some help.  
 
Community Bridges Professionals Medical Monitoring Program
The coordinator is Kristy Cole 

  • Independent but contracts with the State Medical Board
  • Confidential
  • Funded by participant fees
  • For health professionals & students

Professionals Assisting Professionals of Arizona (PAPA)
Phone: 480-207-7869

  • Through the AZ State Board of Pharmacy
  • Confidential
  • Non-profit
  • For health professionals & students

Impaired Professional Program
Phone: 602-542-1882

  • Through the AZ State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
  • Confidential
  • Free enrollment
  • For licensed health professionals 

Buena Vista Impaired Physicians Program
Phone: 866-630-9392

  • Independent
  • Confidential
  • Funded through insurance
  • Specialized physician-centered program
Other Substance Use Treatment Options. Not Physician/Health Care Professional Specific.

Detox (admission immediately/within 24 hours)
A detox only program is going to be an inpatient program that last anywhere from 3-7 days depending on how long your alcohol withdrawal symptoms last. These are in a medical setting where physicians can prescribe you comfort medications and monitor your health while you withdraw. You can present physically to either of the Banner options or call ahead to arrange admission to all three. Each detox facility will take either private insurance or AHCCCS.

  • Banner Scottsdale: 480-448-7500 
    7575 East Earl Dr.   
  • Banner Thunderbird: 602-865-4793 
    5555 W. Thunderbird Rd.
  • Vogue Recovery Center:877-694-9291
    4122 North 17th St., Building A 

Inpatient/Residential Treatment (admission takes 24 hours to 1 week)
An inpatient or residential program will last anywhere from 30-90 days. In these programs, you go and live in a facility or house with a community of others who are also participating in recovery. These programs will include case management, support groups, group counseling, individual counseling, and a physical space for you to live for the duration of the program. Most inpatient programs will also allow you to detox while at their facility prior to participating in their treatment program; just call to confirm. Both Soul Surgery and Meadows take only private insurance/out of pocket payment. Destiny Sober Living takes AHCCCS.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) (admission takes 48 hours to 1 week)
An intensive outpatient program last anywhere from 6-12 weeks and requires no time in a facility. During an IOP you will go to treatment 3x per week for 3 hours at a time. The nine hours of weekly programming include meeting with a case manager, individual therapy, group therapy, and group therapy/classes.  These often follow inpatient treatment. Each of the options below take private insurance and AHCCCS. Take a look at each program’s website and what they offer differs slightly. For instance, Recovia has a co-occurring substance use/chronic pain program. These programs also offer partial telehealth or evening options.

Emergency and Crisis Hotlines
  • Police: 911 (emergent); 602-262-6151 (non-emergent)
  • Banner Security: 602-747-4400
  • 24-Hour Crisis Hotline(s)
    Maricopa County: 602-222-9444
    National:1-800-273-8255
    Text: 741-741
  • Sexual Assault Hotline: 480-736-4949
  • Substance Use/Treatment: 1-800-662-4357