Sumi

I'm probably getting ripped off. Do you recommend your lawyer ? ?? Can a lawyer even help in this situation or does the BON have a typical response to these cases? I'm just thinking out loud ?

anyone with any advice or experience with this, please help! I was referred to TPAPN by my employer for impairment at work and signed a practice agreement . I was not board ordered, I did this voluntarily. I tested positive for PETH three times while in monitoring over the span of two years. They closed my case and referred it to BON. I received a notice from the BON and got a lawyer. They have sent the BON notice that they are representing me but I can't afford to continue paying for them after I got my first invoice and it was almost $3,000 for a week of services which really just included them telling the board they were representing me. I don't know what to do... What usually happens when you are referred to the BON because you are non-compliant in TPAPN? Do they usually suspend your license for a year? or do they board order you to be in monitoring again? In the meantime I have continued therapy, gotten a new AA sponsor, attended AA meetings as often as I can, and have stayed sober since my last positive PETH test. I don't know what else I can do to show proof I am on the path to recovery since my last positive test and that I want to keep my license. is there any chance of getting back into TPAPN after you have been dropped for non-compliance?? I don't know if I should get into more debt to keep paying the lawyer at this point. anyone with any experience or advice , PLEASE HELP!