Author Mark Mastroianni, a registered nurse and thirty-year veteran of the nursing profession, uses his own story and well-documented facts to explore the depth of substance abuse among nurses. His soul-searching story lets other nurses know they are not alone. Mark's own pain and hard-won insights can help other nurses overcome their addictions and give hospitals, doctors and other healthcare employers plenty of reasons to help them through their problems and keep skilled nurses on the job caring for the patients who need them most.