Confidential Drug Rehabilitation

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Question by koley: Do I have a right to a leave of absence from work for alcohol rehab?
In spite of a recent loss of control with my drinking, I have been doing very well at my new job. It has been recommended that I complete a 28-day in-patient rehabilitation program, and I am trying to decide what to do about my job. I’m not expecting a paid leave; just that my job still be available when I return.

What HIPAA rights might I have? Should I be honest with HR about why I’m leaving?

Best answer:

Answer by Meritaten
If you have a health issue of any kind that makes you unable to work temporarily you should be able to be signed off with a doctors note. Though employers vary- some are happy to wait whie others cannot hold on, but when it comes to health- health comes first, so get advice from your doctor and they’ll advise you on the way to do it. Good luck!

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Question by ANNE D: How will I find the right drug rehab for my best friend in Boerne, Texas?
He told me that he’s been a drug dependent for already two years. I asked him if he’s willing to enter a rehab and he said yes. Now, the only problem is how I can find one. Please help.

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Answer by adina s
You don’t have to worry too much. Finding one is relatively easy. Since your friend is willing to enter a drug rehab, I think the best way you can do is to click on the links below. You will find useful information regarding your friend’s problem. The second link, in particular, will lead to a drug rehab located in your place. Good luck!

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okay i had this friend and we were best friends and we did everything together. i told her all of my secrets and she told me all of her secrets. anyway she got this new boyfriend and ever since she started doing prescription drugs. she only started smoking weed in october and then during this one week in march she went hog wild and tried 4 different types of prescription drugs (aderall, DXE, promethesine, and caffeine pills) she suddenly started preaching the meaning of life and started telling me all this crazy stuff. She said that she was the happiest she had ever been in her life but she had ditched everyone but this boy and she had also not gone to class in 3 months. I thought that of course she was happy because if anyone could create a world where they could do whatever they wanted of course they would be happy. Her boyfriend is notorious for having substance abuse problems. So one day, he was so durgged up that he pushed her against a wall. And then she got scared and everyone was worried for her. I was trying to explain to her all week that she was moving too fast, and to slow down. And she kept getting defensive. Then, we decided to ask the RA what to do and he told me to take her to the hospital just to get her checked out. I didnt know that she showed signs for mania, and the doctor was convincing me to let her stay for 6 months in rehab. I didnt think that was a good idea, but they also said she could stay for a day or two. I thought that would be fine. Anyway, word got out to her parents and now they have put her on lockdown and she is blaming me and cursing me out all the time and she doesnt even want to come into our room anymore (we are roommates) I know that I did the right thing, and everyone is telling me that I did the right thing too but I just feel so guilty about it. Did I do something wrong? Will she ever understand why I did what I did? Is there any point in talking to her?
her parents were really conservative and she only lives about 10 minutes from school. They keep a really tight leash on her, and I tried to keep it as discreet as possible. I even let her send the bill to my house. The only reason that her parents are going to let her stay in the dorms next year is because she basically threw me under a bus and told them that it was all my fault. She will probably get a single next year which will be even more destructive for her.

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I am very confused with this case. My very own mother, who is a drug addict and has many mental health issues such as Bipolar Disorder, Manic Depression, Schizophrenia with Psychotic Episodes as well as does the man that she married 2 years ago that she met in a Psychiatric Hospital and only knew for 3 weeks before she married him, took custody of my girls from me. My ex husband stabbed me 4 times in the face and neck 2 days after Christmas and left me for dead. Luckily I survived. I took my girls and went to live with my mom because I had no where else to go and she told me she was going to help me. I was having a very hard time sleeping at night because of the nightmares and I was having panic attacks. My mom started giving me xanax to help me sleep and stay calm. Out of nowhere, my mom went to the DHS and made up a bunch of lies and told them I was all strung out on drugs which was not true. I asked for a drug test and they refused to give me one. When we went to court, the judge would not even let me speak the first word or defend myself. I didn’t have an attorney. I had no clue that she had made up so many horrible lies on me and all the while she was on drugs herself. My mom was issued temporary emergency custody of my girls. I was ordered to do a drug program. I had a full time job and I asked if I could do outpatient and I was told no. When I finally got the court order 6 months later, it said impatient was preferred not ordered. So I couldn’t complete an impatient program because I had a home, a car, and I still financially supported my girls. The company I worked for went out of business in May and I immediately began a new job. That job ended in September and I immediately began another job. When I went back to court in October, my mother gave custody to my ex husbands great grandmother and great aunt. They ordered me to have no contact with my girls and I dint understand why. In court, they jumped my case saying I should have done outpatient and I tried to explain to the judge that I called and asked my caseworker and she told me that it was unacceptable. Its a messed up court system. I wasn’t even allowed to speak in court. I tried to speak one time and I was told that if I spoke again I would be held in contempt of court. So all I could do was remain quiet while my so called mother sat right beside me and lied on me. The judge told me I had to quit my job and the only thing I was to do now was go to rehab. Well, I quit my job. I am on a waiting list to get into a rehab that I found that would take me without insurance. I have at least 4 more weeks left on the waiting list. I go to court in March and I know his family is going to fight me for full custody. I dint know what to do. I am by far not a bad mom. I have never so much as spanked my kids ever. I have taken care of them by myself while being in a very abusive relationship with their father. I ha vent spoken to or seen my girls in 2 months today and Im about to lose my mind. My girls love their Mommy and they cry to be with me. They carried them out of the courtroom crying that they want their Mommy and they love their Mommy and she is not a bad person. Its killing me to know that they want me so bad and I cant do anything about it. No one has even explained to my babies why Im not there. They have no clue what is going on. Its so unfair!!!!!! I don’t understand how this could happen when they had no evidence against me. All they had was my moms word and she is legally crazy!! I cant afford an attorney now because the judge ordered me to quit my job till I go to rehab. I need an attorney to represent me in court in March or I could possibly lose custody of my girls for good and for no reason at all. Can anyone help me with this situation?? All I want is my babies back so we can go back to being a family like we were before my husband tried to kill me. I love my babies with all of my heart and would never put them in harms way and they will tell you that themselves. What do I do before I do lose my mind??

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My husband and I are married for 3 years now. I’ve been wanting so bad since the very first day of our marriage to get pregnant and have a healthy baby. We tried so hard and nothing seemed to work. the whole process of trying every month seemed like and endless roller coaster to me. I cried allot every time I got my period. and felt more and more devastated and depressed. It hurts so bad. every time I see a pregnant woman or hear that a friend or a relative is pregnant or even see parent with their children I cry and feel burnt from the inside. I became isolated. This thing got me so depressed. My husband and I finally decided to go for IVF. I sold my car so that we can pay for the IVF treatment and started with the protocol. and just when I did I found out that my husband is a heroin addict. It was like spilling acid on an unhealed wound. I felt like the whole world’s doors are shut away from me. I grieved but decided to postpone the IVF treatment and stop the medications. My husband promised to stop but never did. I begged him to get into a rehab center but he refused saying that he can quit when he wants to without the need of a rehab. I tried everything with him but nothing seemed to work with him. I just don’t know what to do. Some say that maybe if I do get pregnant and have a kid then he will change and feel more responsible but I dont know if that would work? I want a child so bad though and I just sit everyday crying for hours just wishing I had a child.. Should I listen to my instincts and proceed with IVF or should I wait until my husband sobers up? Has anyone been through this or know anyone who’s veen through the same thing? could it be that the joy of a having a baby will make my husband be a more responsible person and takes a whole new step into changing himself into a better person?? not that he’s a bad person now, he’s a very loving husband and treats me so well but I really dont know why he go himself into what he’s in in the first place?

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both of us been tested for all STD’s and STI’s after all its an IVF protocol to be tested befor going for IVF. My husband does not use needles he just smokes and snorts heroin

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In spite of a recent loss of control with my drinking, I have been doing very well at my new job. It has been recommended that I complete a 28-day in-patient rehabilitation program, and I am trying to decide what to do about my job. I’m not expecting a paid leave; just that my job still be available when I return.

What HIPAA rights might I have? Should I be honest with HR about why I’m leaving?

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