The Alabama Physician Health Program (APHP) provides confidential consultation and support to physicians, physician's assistants, residents and medical students facing concerns related to:
· Alcoholism · Substance abuse · Behavioral or mental health issues · Physical illness
The APHP provides a safe environment where physicians can talk to other physicians about the stress and demands of modern medical practice. Issues often relate to:
· Stress of managing a practice · Coping with a competitive work environment · Financial pressures · Dealing with administrative burdens · Work-family balance
“APHP continues to dedicate itself to the challenge of restoring physicians with substance dependency and behavior health problems to full recovery.”
