TMueller

Hello, I currently work Home Health and am in the monitoring program, initially they told me I could not work Home Care or night shift and unfortunately my full time job was Nights and my part-time job was with Home Care, with a lot of meeting and a great boss!! We came to an agreement that every morning when I came to the office (Home Care) I would take a breathalyzer and at the end of the day I would do this again. My boss was able to get the breathalyzer from a friend that works for the police dept and that is how I have started and ended my work days for the last 16 months. I am so great full that they allowed me to do this, otherwise I am not sure what I would have done. Good luck to you!!

Hey Kaycee, I feel like you are telling my story, except I was not as smart as you and received a DUI before I found help. I can say now that I am an alcoholic and believe it! As everyone has said, go to a few AA meetings and it will help you realize that you have an allergy to alcohol and can't drink like others. I am happy to say I am an alcoholic and am 6months sober, life has never been better. Initially I felt that I would never again have any fun if I wasn't able to drink but have since realized life does go on without alcohol and actually much easier. I now remember what I did the night before, I also don't have to be embarrassed because of what I did or said, It is a great feeling and has helped me feel better about myself. So all I can say is give it a try, you will be pleasantly surprised, I promise. Best of luck! And if the first group isn't for you, keep looking there are many AA groups out there.

Hello, reading all of these comments makes me realize how lucky I was. I had been picked up for a DUI in WI 2weeks prior to moving to another state, I had my temporary License 2days prior to bing picked up and did not realize I needed to report this to the board. I moved and found out 2 months later that this was going to be a problem. Received a letter stating I had lied on my application, I had not. To make a long story short I able to keep my job, my employer agreed to purchase a breathalyzer that I use prior to and at the end of my work day, mind you I never had any issues on the job and I have never had a run in with the law before, it was I one time mistake that will never, never be repeated. I quit drinking the day after being stopped and have not drank since. I am on monitoring for 2 years and obligated to attend AA 2 times weekly but often go to more, counciling monthly, weekly nurse support group and daily calls for possible urine testing. Initially I was very upset but have since realized it was the best thing that could of happened to me. I did update WI on the DUI and they were not going to restrict my license at all, so I could of moved back home and went on with my life without any restrictions, I decided to face the music and it has been a blessing. I hope everything works out for all of you but hang in there and take one day at a time. Best of Luck!!