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Anyone can give me some advice on what to expect? My personal story 2 duis, it's been two and half years since. Don't drink anymore. Completed court requirements, looking to tackle tpapn. (Short version) any advice, or what to expect. Please don't bash, trust me I'm aware of the bad decision I made and willing to pay the consequences to get my life back on track.

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Specializes in ER, ICU/CCU, Open Heart OR Recovery, Etc.

I'm not dealing with that particular monitoring program. I was just officially released from the one in another state. No bashing here. You're in good company. Welcome to the AN Nurses in Recovery forum. There are a lot of wise, supportive and caring folks on here; we are glad to help.

What I can advise you is to be astute, read everything (even the mice type) of what written material you receive from TPAPN, the BON, your caseworker, any investigations, etc. Know EXACTLY what is required of you and make sure it is in writing. Know what is in your contract. Get contact names and numbers of monitors and case managers, including emails. Keep a cumulative written document and file of everything to deal with the BON, TPAPN, and any online monitoring companies such as Affinityehealth or Recovery Trek or wherever you check in each day. Take screen shots of any conversations you may have with your case manager or monitor online and convert them to pdf files (Or print them out and save in your big file).

Follow directions, learn what you can and cannot consume or do, and follow through. Do all this one day at a time.

If there's ever a dispute, something isn't clear, ask questions. If you are wrong, admit it. If you know you're right, advocate for yourself assertively. Do not be afraid of these people. Calmly and confidently do the best you can.

Good luck and good job with the sobriety time you have accumulated thus far!

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I'm in the same situation as you. Finished all my court stuff, started TPAPN in feb. the previous advice is sound, good to follow, be informed. For me I'm in maintenance mode, I log in daily, test 2 or 3 times a month, call my advocate weekly, yes AA meetings, fill reports end of every month. I've only talked with my case manager once. I stay off their radar as much as possible and am into living a happy life. This works for me. Best wishes for you. Peace

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Specializes in OR.

^^^^^this^^^^

Remember that these people are not your friends and DO NOT have your best interest in mind. There is nothing rehabilitative about this stuff. You will quickly find that it is about nothing except money (yours going to it) and punishment. They don't care about your recovery or your ability to earn a living.

You will probably be sent for some kind of overpriced "evaluation." Just a piece of advice: do not under any circumstances go to a place that has financial interest in any kind of treatment facility." You will be be diagnosed as needing whatever services that facility conveniently offers.

We, here all have a myriad of issues, some addiction related, some mental health, some just a penchant for bad judgement, some all of the above. No one will judge you. I think we all spend enough time flogging ourselves for landing here that we don't have a lot of time to be judgmental of others.

You will do fine.....Others have made it through, quite probably more in spite of these programs than because of them, and you will too.

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Thank u all for advice, it is greatly appreciated.

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How long did it take you to get back to work? Was it hard for you to find a job

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I found home health willing to work with me after 3 years of no everywhere else

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And as someone posted earlier, TPAPN does not have your back ! Do what you have to do to stay well . Take care of yourself first

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We are here for you! !

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You are basically on probation. Treat it as such. I had a job within a few weeks. My experience with TPAPN has been positive...but its not my first rodeo with TPAPN. I completed in the mid 90's. I had many yrs clean and my Dr gave me samples of cough syrup with hydrocodone in it in about 2000, and it was on like a chicken bone! This program save my life and career twice. I have less than 2 yrs left. It is doable.

I could be whining about all the stuff I have to do, but I landed me here. I am fairly educated. I knew I was in trouble again, but chose to continue my outrageous actions because I could. I am thankful for this instead of public sanction and added shame. One task at a time. My story is different than some and similar to many...embrace your requirments. They are in place to keep you from using. Being negative about them will not make this easy. This helps me when I am weary. This is the good life...the best is yet to come!

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Thank you all for the advice. As I have not submitted my application yet for endorsement. I plan to this March. i had a medical situation that put things on hold. (A high risk pregnancy that ended in miscarriage at 19 weeks.) thank you all

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