The Texas Professional Recovery Network (PRN) with the Texas Pharmacy Association was founded in 1981 to serve impaired pharmacists. Since then, PRN has expanded its network to include pharmacy students, dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, veterinarians, and optometrists. PRN provides monitoring and advocacy services for professionals in these fields who may be impaired to practice.
Recovery: There’s an app for that!
Recovery: There’s an app for that! So you made it through rehab in one piece (which you probably never thought you could do, but you did) and now you’re about to carry on your new recovery lifestyle outside of rehab. Whether you’re staying in sober living or you’re back home, recovery support is always right
Becoming A Sober Mom: A Mother’s Journey
My journey of recovery began when I was around sixteen-years-old. I had begun my downward spiral, which is an integral piece of my recovery, because without that bottom I would never have found the willingness to change. I began suffering consequences of my addiction at that time: strained relationships, lowered self-esteem from my actions not
Powerless Over Alcohol: Giving Up My Best Friend
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol- that our lives had become unmanageable. When I read this for the first time more than two years ago, I had absolutely no idea how important this first step would be for long term recovery. They say this is the only step I have to do absolutely perfectly.
Step One of Alcoholics Anonymous: An Overview
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol – that our lives had become unmanageable. Step one is often referred to as the only step we have to do perfectly. This is the point in which we admit that we have lost all power and control over our addiction. This is the step in which we
Shining the Limelight on Mental Health
Shining the Limelight on Mental Health Academy Award winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones is known for her films and gracing the red carpet. In 2011, she checked into a mental health facility to treat her bipolar II disorder. This brought the issue of mental health to the limelight. This week, the actress entered treatment again for
“The Twelve Days of Christmas” Reinterpreted For Drug Addiction
“The Twelve Days of Christmas” Reinterpreted For Drug Addiction This is a parody and should be sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”: On the first day of addiction my drugs said to me, “I will make you feel good.” On the second day of addiction my drugs said to me, “I’m
Five Hobbies to Pick Up In Sobriety
One of the best methods, when moving into and sustaining sobriety, is to pick up new, healthy hobbies. Not only does it help keep the mind and body busy, but it replaces dangerous habits with positive ones. However, it takes time and dedication to stick to any new habit. The common saying is it takes
Best Detox Centers In Florida
To overcome an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you have to stop using them altogether. While there’s no question that a supervised detox is integral to the safety and success of patients, there can also be an overwhelming number of choices. Finding the best detox centers in Florida means understanding more about what’s available and
Find the Best Women’s Drug Rehab Program
Finding the best women’s drug rehab program can be crucial for some patients in their fight against addiction. These types of programs offer treatment specifically directed toward women (and including only women as patients). Since addiction is recognized as a mental disease, substance abuse is nearly always connected to other issues, such as trauma or