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Substance abuse in the law enforcement profession continues to infect the group’s physical health and mental stability. Over the years this dynamic has been extensively hypothesized, researched, and analyzed for causations and correlations in both the cognitive and behavioral realms. Positive outcomes and accomplishments with lowering this unhealthy behavior risk factor among law enforcement are few in numbers. The research also demonstrates the need for uniformed protocols and policies for obtaining toxicology samples, analysis, and reports involving self-inflicted deaths of law enforcement officers. From our historical review and research, a new paradigm and perspective is needed to confront this risk factor and challenge the increasing rate of intoxicated law enforcement officer suicides.
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Krawczyn, J., Pascarella, J. (2022). Substance Use Disorder. In: Johnson, O., Papazoglou, K., Violanti, J., Pascarella, J. (eds) Practical Considerations for Preventing Police Suicide. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83974-1_6
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