An Unlikely Addict: One nurse's journey through addiction
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (609 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1495279898 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 210 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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I am an alcohol and a drug addict, I am also a nurse. I want to talk about it. There is a huge and growing problem of alcohol and drug addiction among healthcare professionals. The problem is taboo and nobody wants to talk about it. I lost everything to my drug addiction. Sounds simple enough, but it was not simple to
I want to talk about it. I want to help stop this insidious disease from continuing to infect our entire healthcare system.. I am an alcoholic and a drug addict, I am also a nurse. There is a huge and growing problem of alcohol and drug addiction among healthcare professionals. I lost everything to my drug addiction. We put our patients and coworkers at risk. My recovery is the real story. This book is a summary of my life. I stole my drugs from the hospital where I worked and when they found out my downfall began. It’s time we started talking about it. The problem is taboo and nobody wants to talk about it. We put ourselves at risk. Sounds simple enough, but it was not simple to write. But that is only the beginning
Thought provoking and uplifting Slightly biased because I am friends with the author. but I loved this book. This is a fascinating insight into addiction. It is a very quick, easy and compulsive read. Very difficult to put down. Her honesty and courage comes across page after page. So much to think about after reading this: how easy it is to damage our children without ever being intentionally cruel; how easy it is to delude ourselves; how. laura said Highly recommended!!!. It's enlightening to read an honest memoir about addiction. I commend the author for her courage in educating us. Many thanks.Beth. "Great Book" according to A Customer. From heart is the way she tells her story. First book in a long time that perked my interest to read it cover to cover
But that is only the beginning. The problem is taboo and nobody wants to talk about it. Sounds simple enough, but it was not simple to write. I want to talk about it. . About the Author This book is a summary of my life. We put our patients and coworkers at risk. I want to help stop this insidious disease from continuing to infect our entire healthcare system. I lost everything to my drug addiction. I stole my drugs from the hospital where I worked and when they found out my downfall began. I am an alcohol and a drug addict, I am also a nurse. There is a huge and growing problem of alcohol and drug addiction among healthc