Originally Posted by
TNTRN in Deep Doo Doo
Thank you for your thoughtful reply. One of my issues with diversion is that I self referred in Jan. 2009, but they did not start my "clean time" till I completed in-patient rehab and had a negative drug test, mid March! I lost 3 months although I had been clean the whole time. On the BRN website it said:
"if a DEC determines that you are a threat to yourself or others at the time of termination, they will advise the BRN, who will then proceed with an investigation even if you were a self-referral to the program."
That language sounds is taken from the 5150 which is a very high legal standard, but it's NOT, and it's vague enough where they could simply say, based on my intake disclosure, returning to work would place patients at risk.
As it stands now, I have been clean for 8 months and well connected to my AA/NA groups. My disability will expire soon and finding a non-patient care job, only to quit that job once my restrictions are lifted would place a strain on anyone who hired me.
You are right about thinking long and hard about this. I posted this question in May, and it's already August and I have not withdrawn. I just feel I need to get back to work. All this down time is taking it's toll on my mental health.