A SAFE PCE TO DOX For those trying to recover from addiction to drugs or alcohol, one of the major challenges is dealing with the physical and mental effects of the NEW CLINIC EASES TRANSITION FROM ADDICTION facilities on York Road in Baltimore and Harford Road. Adarkwah-Yiadom and Frank Diggs, a nurse practitioner, serve clients at the detox facilities, under the medical supervision of Dr. Paulette Hill, medical director. Adarkwah-Yiadom emigrated to the U.S.13 years ago to enroll in the University of Delaware's nursing program. While in Ghana, he had earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics. He became interested in a healthcare career soon after his move to the U.S. substance(s) they have been ingesting. Withdrawal from opiates can occur any time long-term use is stopped or cut back. To help clients safely detox from opiates or other addictive substances, Eva Life Giver recently opened a licensed, outpatient detox facility on Harford Road in Parkville. Stephen Adarkwah-Yiadom, a native of Ghana, joined the Eva Life Giver staff in May as one of two nurses staffing the licensed outpatient detox
While working as a housekeeper at Johns Hopkins University Medical Center, Adarkwah-Yiadom realized he enjoyed taking care of patients and decided to pursue a career in nursing. He earned his Licensed Practical Nursing certification and is currently finishing up coursework to become a registered nurse. “The caring aspect of nursing is what interested me,” Adarkwah-Yiadom says.
“If the numbers are coming down, I can tell that the patient is doing better.” – Stephen Adarkwah-Yiadom
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