Posted by Amy on February 09, 2000 at 08:08:17:

In Reply to: nurse addicted to IV pain killers posted by lily on February 03, 2000 at 15:07:41:

Whoever wrote that other post about suicide is WAY off the mark, IMO. You are an addict. The medical profession is full of alcoholics and drug addicts. Believe me when I tel you, you are not the only employee stealing meds from your department. It's estimated that up to 25% of the medical profession has a drug or alcohol problem. You need treatment. Those in the medical profession have a very good record of remaining abstinent. Good luck.