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PHARMACISTS' RECOVERY NETWORK
of New Mexico
Putting the pieces back together...
...an important message for pharmacists, their families, their friends, their coworkers.
If you are a pharmacist or a pharmacy student and you drink or use drugs, consider...
- Do family and friends nag you about it?
- Do you avoid non-drinking friends or activities?
- Do you fear being stopped while "DUI"?
- Do you ever hide drugs or alcohol?
- Do you ever lie about your drinking or drug use?
- Do audits and inventories make you nervous?
- Do you worry about being searched?
- Do you worry about having enough supply?
- Do you ever promise you'll cut down or quit?
- Do you think you'd pass a urinalysis?
- Do you think things would be OK if you had a different job... boss... wife?
- Do you drink or use drugs o to pep you up
- to relax to help you sleep
- to deal with problems
- to celebrate
- to fit in
- when you're depressed
- when you're having fun
- when you're with friends
- when you're alone
- If you identify with the above, you may be suffering from the disease of chemical dependency. You don't have to "hit bottom" to get
help!
If you work with a pharmacist or a pharmacy student, do you notice…
- frequent absences
- leaving work stations
- improbable excuses for absences
- excessive tardiness
- long breaks
- frequent illnesses on the job
- accidents on the job
- difficulty in recalling instructions
- inconsistent production
- increase in dispensing errors
- erratic mood swings
- willingness to work extra hours
- inventory shortages
- These are the signs of chemical dependency in pharmacists. The problems will only increase unless help is found!
If you live with a pharmacist who drinks or uses drugs, consider…
- Do you feel embarrassed by their behavior?
- Do you find yourself making excuses for them?
- Do you swing from hopefulness to despair?
- Do you argue, blame and nag?
- Do you work at pretending nothing is wrong?
- Do you ever search for hidden alcohol or drugs?
- Do you take on more and more responsibility?
- Do you feel that communication has broken down?
- Do you get nervous when they're a little late?
- Are you suffering from
- worry
- guilt
- anger
- anxiety
- fatigue
- suspicion
- blame
- self pity
- financial problems
- marital problems
The bad news is that you may be dealing with a disease and all your efforts cannot stop its progression any more than you can
stop diabetes, heart disease or cancer. The good news is that now there is a safe place to go. With intervention and proper treatment, recovery is possible!
Visit the following links to find out:
THE PROBLEM and THE SOLUTlON!
HOW PRN WORKS!
HOW YOU CAN HELP!
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