Pharmacists in Need
The CAGE Questionnaire is a tool to help determine if you have a substance abuse problem. If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you most likely have a substance-abuse problem and need to refer yourself to PEAC for rehabilitation services. Call 410.983.0302
or 410.808.0748. The referral is confidential.
C: Ever felt the need to CUT DOWN on your alcohol or drug use?
A: Ever ANNOYED by criticism of your alcohol or drug use?
G: Ever felt GUILTY about your alcohol or drug use?
E: Ever felt the need for an EYE-OPENER in the morning?
Three Paths to PEAC Assistance
| Self-Referral | Referral by Pharmacists or Others | Referrals by Maryland Board of Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|
Pharmacists can self-refer.This is the best way to obtain PEAC help. The pharmacist can often avoid job termination and punitive action. |
Once satisfied that outside reports are legitimate, PEAC contacts the allegedly impaired pharmacist to arrange a meeting and discuss the allegations. |
The BOP investigates reports from a variety of sources. An administrative process determines guilt and acts to protect the public by restricting a pharmacist's practice. |
| Self-referrals are/do: * Confidential * Protected by the Maryland Practice Act Health Occupations §12-317 *Not require Board notification *Non-punitive and support therapeutic response to recovery |
*Identities of the concerned colleagues making the report are not disclosed *Reporting parties are protected from liability when acting in good faith under Health Occupations §12-317(d) *Under Maryland Code of Conduct §10.34.10.05, pharmacists must report impaired colleagues to PEAC |
*Pharmacists will be monitored by the Board's internal rehabilitation committee *Pharmacists are no longer required by consent order to participate in the PEAC program *PEAC's services are available to Board-referred pharmacists for a fee. *Pharmacists are under scrutiny by the Board throughout the treatment process *The pharmacist's name is published in the BOP newsletter. |