December 2021 Newsletter

What are the signs of chemical dependency?

Chemical dependency is a cunning, baffling, miserable disease. Denial is a major factor involved, stopping those with this disease from… Read more…
Are anonymous calls accepted?

No. The caller must leave their name and give specific reasons for suspecting that impairment exists. This procedure serves to… Read more…
What if the impaired pharmacist or student pharmacist denies any illness?

If there is failure to follow through with the evaluation and recommended treatment, OPHP will make every effort to encourage… Read more…
What happens when a caller reports an impaired pharmacist or student pharmacist?

OPHP will follow up with the caller and if there are indications of impairment, arrangements are made for a professional… Read more…
Where do calls for assistance originate?

Calls for assistance may come from several sources. A call may be by the impaired pharmacist or student pharmacist who… Read more…

Former Successful Program Participant – B T.

Simply stated, OPHP revolutionized my life! The system works! OPHP provided me a second chance and I am forever thankful.… Read more…
Former Successful Program Participant – T. H.

OPHP can be the second chance you didn’t know you needed. When I found myself at the lowest point of… Read more…
Former Successful Program Participant – C. G.

"The OPHP program has given me my life back, and I couldn’t be more thankful! Any pharmacist/student pharmacist struggling with… Read more…
Former Successful OPHP Participant – Anonymous

There were people in this world who were destined for greatness. One man was destined toinvent the polio vaccine. Another… Read more…
Kevin Rich

This is a personal story of a recovering addict and pharmacist in that order because whenever I forget that I… Read more…
Former Successful OPHP Participant-Anonymous

I struggled with alcoholism for years. I was hopeless and miserable. My family led (shoved, LOL) me to OPHP in… Read more…
Former Successful OPHP Participant – Anonymous

OPHP brings hope to those who suffer from alcohol and substance abuse. Through their expertly designed and personally tailored program,… Read more…