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Welcome!

Minnesota Pharmacist's Recovery Network is a volunteer program started
in 1982, designed by pharmacists for fellow pharmacists.

Mission Statement:

"Our purpose is to act as a concerned intermediary by assisting pharmacists
who have personal problems including emotional stress, alcohol abuse
and/or other drug abuse or dependency problems."


The PRN support group meets weekly to promote professional recovery through
networking with each other and to be free of our addictive disease and isolation.

We have no direct connection with any association, licensing board, college, or
12 step program. We are self-sustaining. This is not an AA, NA or other meeting,
hence we are not bound by those formats. However, we believe that personal
recovery depends on regular attendance and participation in 12 step
mutual help programs.



Our Stories

I Cant' Be an Alcoholic/Drug Addict (I'm a Pharmacist) - Real story from one of us.

A Recovering Pharmacist's Story - A real life story of someone who has found recovery.



Try the CAGE Questions....

C• Have you ever felt you should Cut down on your drinking?
A• Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
G• Have you ever felt bad or Guilty about your drinking?
E• Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a
hangover (Eye opener)?

If you find your answers are disturbing to you, please call one of us or get an appointment for an evaluation right away.



Early Signs of Dependency

Physical Changes

  • Changes in appearance/poor hygiene
  • Looks tired/complains of insomnia
  • Frequent shaking and/or sweating
  • Loss of appetite/weight loss
  • Slurred speech/Performance Changes

Performance Changes

  • Disorganized
  • Increased number of prescription errors
  • Increased number of customer complaints
  • Frequent absences

Behavioral Changes

  • Mood swings
  • Loss of memory/blackouts
  • Withdrawal from friends and social activities
  • Extreme temper, mistrusting, anxious, depressed, and/or irritable

Family Changes

  • Problems with spouse/children
  • Financial problems
  • Uncommunicative w/spouse
  • Geographical moves
  • Insurance change due to DWI

For more background information about who we are and what we do,
please click on "About MNPRN"



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