Click here to see the “Honorary 12 Step Members” as first recognized by IPA.
1988 to 2011
In 2011 it was decided by the members of IPA that IPA would "sunset" itself by the end of 2011 because of changes in communication technology and members needs. Recovering Pharmacists are eligible to join International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous (IDAA) regardless of degree. IDAA offers pharmacists the same information services, that IPAhad served for the many years of it's existence and conducts an excellent annual meeting.Meetings around the edges of existing conventions and PRN regional meetings will continue to be held under a designation such as "Recovering Pharmacists Support Group meeting". Remaining IPA fundswill be divided and donated to APhA for the Ron Williams Scholarship Fund for Student Pharmacist attendance at the APhA Institute on Alcoholism & Drug Dependencies and for meeting room space for Pharmacists in Recovery to meet at the IDAA conventions.
Historically information follows: Mission Statement
"IPA is a worldwide fellowship of pharmacists-in recovery who share their experience strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems and help others recover from addictive disease.
IPA is not a substitute for the basic 12 step mutual help groups. Each IPA member needs a solid base in one or more of them. IPA is a supplement and a way to share the special problems of recovery in our profession. We share with newly recovering pharmacists who feel isolated, unique, unworthy, and hopeless that there is hope. Our primary purpose is to maintain recovery and help other pharmacists and pharmacy students to achieve recovery.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to find and maintain recovery. There are no dues or fees for IPA membership; we are self supporting through our own contributions. IPA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage In any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes.
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Officers of IPA at the time of it's retirement: 1) Emily Dykstra (Secretary); Jim Alexander & Jeff Baldwin (Co-Listkeepers); Pierre DelPrato (Treasurer)
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1st Listkeeper of IPA -Nan Davis (2009)
LeClair Bissell & Ron Williams
IPA poster was presented at an AMA convention on physician recovery around 1988.
Click here to see the “Honorary 12 Step Members” as first recognized by IPA.
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Logo from Original IPA Website