KoreyB

I've been abstinent since I received my consent order a few weeks ago so yes it is

Yea I don't trust these facilities that's why I'm prepared for worst case scenario. I did notice that the board here recently changed(w/n last two years) to 'only allows evaluators that are affiliated with the board approved facilities' if u go to an external evaluator. Any other evaluator not affiliated has to be approved

I'm in Louisiana. It's illegal here so don't know how much that plays into things, probably doesn't matter to the board as I was still suspended. I see some states where it's legal the discipline is usually a reprimand. I have no prior discipline. I'm just worried about getting stuck with some 3 or 5 year contract even tho I haven't smoked in almost 2 years. I'm ready to do whatever I have to do to get my license reinstated. My case worker told me they may just want to monitor vs the diversion program.

I think you misunderstood . The incident of me testing positive for marijuana was over a year ago, the board investigated and here we are. I received my board orders order three weeks ago and stopped drinking as it stated to refrain from mood altering substances and alcohol. Haven't smoked marijuana since testing positive a year ago I'll have to start eval soon and was just wondering if hair test for alcohol would be done.

License suspended for a positive urine for marijuana on a suspicious drug screen. I Wasn't tested while at work but was called in to test 2 days later by my supervisor on my day off and I did self report after which probably doesn't matter. It's been a year and half since that incident I've been clean ever since of THC never did any other illegal substances, however I did drink wine over the last several months about once or twice a week but have been sober for 3 weeks now. Worried about eval testing for alcohol by hair test.....do they normally test hair at eval? it's crazy because the drug I was disciplined for (thc) is no issue as for drug tests. It's the alcohol. I'm sure I need at least 90 days of sobriety to be good? I will still continue abstaining regardless so that I can get my license back.

Hi So I have to get a chemical dependency evaluation at board approved facility. Do they do hair testing at the evaluation? More concerned about the hair in particular for alcohol. Wasn't disciplined for alcohol but know I must refrain from it. Haven't had a drink in 3 weeks. Also how far back does Peth test go?

Hello Everyone! Will try to make this very brief! I have been a nurse for 6 years in Louisiana (CVICU, FLOAT POOL/ TELE) and received a violation for a failed drug screen (THC)! I have not smoked since before the incident which was over a year ago! I learned my lesson after losing a wonderful job last year! However, I was preparing myself for what has just come....A CONSENT ORDER(drug screening violation) and ordered to undergo an inpatient substance abuse evaluation! Go FIGURE! No previous history with the board or any criminal record. My consent states that if monitoring is recommended blah blah blah (UA, evals, PROBATION, ETC.) I have not used in about a year now and I don't drink , but I think that these so called evaluators, addictonologist will still try to find a diagnosis and/or chemical dependency even when there is NONE. Tx keeps the money rolling in....ANY THOUGHTS, ADVICE, ETC?