In this episode, Kevin talks with Amanda a nurse who made her way back from addiction.  Amanda shares her experience of both addiction and recovery.  She shares the how and why of diversion.  This is an important episode.

 

If you are a nurse and struggling with addiction or think you might know someone who is, here are a couple of resources.  Making this call can be tough but it might save your life. 

 

Narcotic Anonymous
https://www.na.org/meetingsearch/

 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
1-800-662-HELP (4357)

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD)
1-800-NCA-CALL (622-2255)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255

Alcoholics Anonymous Number
1-212-870-3400

 

There is even a text only crisis line.  text Crisis Text Line at 741741,  Text HELLO to 741741 to access.  Or click the link.