Law Office of John Hutto

Alabama Nurse Substance Abuse and Drug Diversion Attorney: 

If you are a licensed nurse and an investigation has been initiated against you because you are suspected of drug or alcohol dependency, you should consider contacting a nursing license defense lawyer immediately. Some nursing professionals may be hesitant about consulting with a nursing licensure defense attorney lawyer, thinking that doing so makes them look guilty. This is not the case. In fact, having an experienced nursing licensure defense lawyer representing your case can be a great benefit throughout your investigation by helping to clarify the charges against you and the possible defenses that you may pursue. 

Voluntary Disciplinary Alternative Program (VDAP) 

The Alabama Board of Nursing has a program in place for nurses with substance abuse and chemical dependency problems. The VDAP program allows nurses to get professional evaluation by a Board recognized Physician with expertise and experience treating addictions. The VDAP program is a valuable resource for nurses with substance abuse issues that allows them to avoid disciplinary actions by the Board while receiving the treatment they need. Although, VDAP is a great resource, it is intended for nurses with substance abuse issues and certain mental issues and requires strict adherence to the treatment plan and agreements which often involves Individual and group counseling, participation in a 12 step program, random drug screens throughout the program, and other treatment recommendations. The program is usually 3-5 years in length and can be expensive. Comprehensive evaluation fees by physicians and treatment centers may cost $2000-$6000 depending on length of program. Monitoring fees at the beginning of the program usually cost $1000. Required drug screens may cost $100-$200 dollars per test depending on lab and panels required by the Board. These test are usually required throughout the program which may be 3-5 years in length. The frequency of the test may be monthly, twice a month, weekly, or according to individual agreement. The cost of these test over time can be significant. Additionally, the cost of counseling and other requirements can be expensive and ongoing throughout the program. Although, participation in VDAP is a valuable resource for nurses with substance abuse issues, the expense and requirements to complete are quite high and nurses should be fully aware of the cost, requirements for completion, and monitoring requirements before signing up for the program. John Hutto, Alabama Nursing Licensure Defense Attorney, is prepared to assist you with your case to help you see that your investigation is resolved with the best outcome possible. Once you hire a lawyer, the nursing board conducting your investigations will not be allowed to contact you during the inquiry. This means that you will not be responsible for answering any questions about your drug or alcohol history directly; these issues will be fielded by Mr. Hutto to ensure that your defense and legal rights are upheld. 

Contact Us:

With your livelihood and reputation at stake, don’t enter into an investigation without the representation of an experienced nursing license defense attorney. John Hutto is prepared to provide sound legal advice and assistance throughout your case so that you are backed by the best defense possible. To learn more about how he can provide you with the legal counsel that you need to get through this difficult time, contact the Law Office of John Hutto today at (256) 335-4425, email johnhuttoattorney@yahoo.com or fill out and submit the free consult request form and Mr. Hutto will be in touch with you soon.


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