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We ARE friends!!! And thanks for your kind words. I know what you mean about your mom getting sick (let alone your spouse as well). My dad died last January after open heart surgery. He lived...

You might also consider a consultation with an experienced license defense attorney. They can provide an opinion based on the administrative laws and the nurse practice act in your state. The cost of...

I'm doing well, thanks! I started a new job as an addictions counselor and am enjoying the job immensely. I'm the counselor for the suboxone intensive outpatient program. After a detox period they...

TXRN2, I have't read the book. It sounds interesting. Was there anything in the book that stands out from everything else? I'll pick up a copy. Thanks for the recommendation! Jack

Are you working any kind of a recovery program for your alcohol addiction as well as your eating disorder? Jack

I spoke with a client in treatment where I work as a counselor. Her primary counselor asked me for input since I was a CRNA before my addiction and consult with a license defense attorney. I hated to...

Consult with a license defense aytorney in your state. They are the best suited individual to answer your questions. Schools may tell you it will be no problem, but they have a financial reason, your...

I know people get tired of seeing me type this, but have you considered at least a consultation with a license defense attorney to find out what your options may be? It could be worth a try. Just...

THAT IS AN AWESOME CHRISTMAS PRESENT!!!! Congratulations! Jack PS Pay it forward!

wish_me_luck, I know exactly how you feel...the peaceful feeling thing. I'm a recovering opioid addict and former CRNA. After my last relapse I knew in my bones I could never return to anesthesia,...

Congratulations on your 7 months!! Jack

Theoretically. What's sad is health care professionals who don't know and understand the basics of the pathophysiology of this chronic, progressive, potentially fatal disease of the brain. I'm...

Have you tried googling smart recovery?

I work with a license defense attorney who practices in three states. If a nurse is reported to the BON after a DUI they'd be lucky to get only a letter of reprimand. All three states require an...

Good to hear from you KaseyJo. Sorry to hear about the flood. It takes courage to bring up things we struggle with, and even more courage to hear suggestions we don't like. It shows good progress...

Could very possibly be insurance generated. Some ding dong in the insurance industry has decided they must be different diseases. Maybe if the doc was called an "alcoholist" they would require them...

There can be many reasons a nurse might be considered "impaired". Yes, Substance Use Disorder is a major (or THE major) reason. Others can include narcolepsy (as suggested), some mental health...

The pathophysiology is the same...just different ways of getting the same effect. The bottom line is mood altering substances (and some activities like gambling, sex, eating, etc.) in susceptible...

"Doing" is another way to avoid the pain we deal with trying to deal with the fallout from our active addiction as well as the woundedness we bring from our lives. We use many forms of "medicating"...

Thanks Spartan...YOU are the reason I do what I do. "Step 12 – Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to addicts, and to practice these...

What she said! Jack

You could consider having a hair sample tested. Every 1/2 inch of hair represents about thirty days. They generally test 1.5 inches. It is extremely difficult (if not impossible) to alter a hair...

Kasey...reread a post I left for you in another thread. You have a disease that alters your brain and significantly alters your behaviors as it progresses. I hope you wouldn't be so hard on yourself...

There will most likely be an investigation by your employer (an internal investigation) as well as the board of nursing and possibly the board of pharmacy. There might even be a police investigation...

paulschwinn...I tried to send you a private message but was unable to do so. It said you have chosen not to receive private messages or are unable to do so. Interesting since I sent you some in the...