OT-Kicked out of diversion:(

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We all have our ways of getting here and mine was trying to forge a

prescription for Vicodin while going through a divorce...just kind of

wanted things to end if you know what I mean. I have never used drugs

of any kind prior to that, never smoked and maybe had 1/2 of a

cocktail at a party once or twice a year. I have been a nurse for 18

years and prior to that the military. While going to school for

nursing one of my jobs was working in a drug and alcohol recovery

unit...I hated the job and had some very strong opinions about the

whole AA/12 step program. Please remember, these are my opinions only

and it is not meant to denigrate what many of you have accomplished.

To make a long story short...after 2 years of diversion and 100% clean

urine drug screens, I was dismissed as being non-compliant with

regards to 12 steps and for not developing the incredible insight and

gratefulness for the diversion process....I was called a dry drunk:(

Anybody have an idea what is next...most of the disciplinary stuff

here in California that I have read on the BRN suggest that a 3 year

revocation with a stay is in order?? Of course I am bitter and wish I

would have taken early probation over diversion...at least it takes

out the subjectivity of successful completion. I am just not sure how

they view someone coming out of diversion.

Lastly, is there really any value in obtaining a attorney in front of

the board?? What I did was wrong, I was convicted of Misdemeanor

Forgery in April 2006 and am currently on 3 years summary

probation....thats undeniable.

Any and all advise appreciated....imagine, I thought my big concern

was a going to be a false negative. I should have known better being

6'2 220lbs:)