In 1989 the Pharmacy Board, by law, established CORIP, an advisory panel that the Board relies on for guidance on issues of the impaired pharmacist. The Committee is comprised of representatives from the pharmacy community that are interested in these issues. The Committee has developed suggested policies and procedures for Board approval regarding every aspect of assisting the impaired pharmacist and his/her family. Through the Impaired Pharmacist Program Administrator, the Board monitors the impaired pharmacist. CORIP is free standing/separate from the State Pharmacy Professional Organizations, however these organizations are very supportive of their work. It does utilize substance abuse professionals with credentials. A Medical Doctor that is a specialist in addiction evaluates all clients.  The Code of Alabama (1975) section 34-38-2 states that “it shall be the duty and obligation of the state board.... of pharmacy to promote the early identification, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation of individuals within their respective jurisdiction, licensed to practice in the state of Alabama, who may be impaired by reason of illness, inebriation, excessive use of drugs, narcotics, controlled substances, alcohol, chemicals or other dependent forming substances, or as the result of any physical or mental condition rendering such person  unable to meet the standards of his or her profession.”