Drug Addiction / Dependence & Employment?
Question by cna1970: Drug Addiction / Dependence & employment?
I’ve been taking pain medication for a medical reason for a few years…. I take more than I should and realize that I am going to need help getting off this medication. I function & work normally…. noone has a clue & if I run out of meds early then I just say I got a cold/flu or whatever.
My pain is controlled but as I said I take more than I should…. not alot more but still it’s getting to be an issue and I want to try and get off this stuff. I’ve tried weaning off…ya right…no will power.
I started a new job a few moths ago & can’t just take a week off yet. I really can’t afford to miss even a day of work either but I will if I have to but I am scared to lose my job as well.
My question is:
If I’m honest with my employer and just tell them I need a week or 2 off to attend a detox program…. can they fire me legally or do I have any rights? Instead of pain meds I was going to say I drink as soon as I get home until I go to bed every night and I need help.
I take a long acting pain med…. 1 every 12hrs and I don’t get “high” or at least I don’t feel “high” plus I take a fast acting pain pill when needed & I’m allowed 2 of those a day ….. I take a couple extra of the fast acting pain med at night when I’m home for the night….never at work.
I work fine and not doppy or anything so there is no reason for work to think I’m on anything unless I tell them.
OH and by the way whoever said I was still on probation….. ya ok whatever…. I’ve never been in legal trouble in my life so try another one.
Also- I’ve never called out of work….. I’ve run out of meds a few times and still deal with it and go into work. They have no reason to fire me except this one issue….. but I think I will tell them I’ve been on them awhile and my pain is controlled I want off the meds and try new things. Maybe in future I’ll need meds again but hopefully my tolerence will be lower and 1 pill will work instead of 2.
Does Being an ADHD Teenager Lead to a Higher Tendency Towards Drug Abuse?
Question by [email protected]: Does being an ADHD Teenager lead to a higher tendency towards drug abuse?
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Answer by Always Right
yes, because you are already abusing drugs.
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I Have to Find Addiction Treatment Centers in Webster, Texas. How?
Question by ada de: I have to find addiction treatment centers in Webster, Texas. How?
I need to get information from them regarding drug abuse and alcoholism. This is for a special project of mine. Any ideas on how I could know the location of these treatment centers?
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Answer by alia lr
This helpline, 800-559-9503, will be able to help you. Just call them up and ask about the treatment centers in your vicinity. The links below will be able to help you too, as well the local phone directory. Good luck! I hope you do well on that project, and may you get a high grade!
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Question by oleskool420: How do I convince my dad to go to rehab?
Please Help… ok my dad overdosed last night after making suicidal comments. We called the EMS and they took him first to the county next to us, then to nashville, and further for a pschiatric evaluation. Hes their tonight and is wanting us to come get him tomorrow, or hell find his own way out(if they approve him to leave) How do I convince him to go to rehab, cuz this is the greatest chance hes got and were behind him 100% and if he doesnt hell continue where he left off with drugs. My good friends dad was buried yesterday due to an overdose and I dont want to experience that, I dont think anyone should. any advice would be greatly apreciated, cuz im the most influential person besides him to do this, my best attempts tonight failed and if theirs anyway yall could help i would be so grateful, thank you!
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What Is Drug Abuse Not Misuse?
Question by Heidi S: What is drug abuse not misuse?
I need to write a story or poem on this. What is it. Drug abuse not drug misuse! Or any ideas that would be great!!
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Answer by Sportsgamer123
Drug abuse is the intentional use of a drug.
Drug misuse is the unintentional incorrect use of a drug.
People who have drug misuse or drug abuse sometimes use a high dosage of the drug. Regardless, when people are drug abusers or drug misusers, that means that they weren’t following the directions of a drug label.
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