Recovery program cites success in helping people with addictions
As of August, 53 of the 75 participants who had enrolled in the substance abuse Community Recovery Program since January 2012 had remained sober, or drug and/or alcohol free. CRP Program Manager Lisa M. Smith … CRP can help with employment services …
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Jefferson County heroin problem continue to grow
People who are struggling with drug addiction are often in need of housing, jobs and transportation, which is exactly why we need a comprehensive community response.” All said parents and other family members should talk with teens and young adults …
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Study Finds Workplace Drug Testing Tied to Racial Differences
The drug testing policy exists so that employers can determine if drugs might be an issue for a potential employee. Since drugs and drug addictions can impair one's ability to work and function, some people might argue that drug tests are useful. Even …
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Passages Malibu Marks National Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Month
National Recovery Month happens every September, highlighting the year-round work of addiction treatment. Sponsored and promoted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the month is meant to place a positive …
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Question by Speed, Madness, Flying Saucers: How does someone restart their career in the workforce after drug addiciton?
This is follow-up to the question I posed yesterday regarding “how to act around a neighbor who just lost his 2nd job due to a failed drug test.”

He has recognized that he has to give up doping if he is going to continue to have a job. He’s pretty shellshocked right now. Living in a small town, how can he rehabilitate his reputaton as a worker once he’s sober? He needs to have an income and is in imminent danger of losing his home. He isn’t new to the work force. He’s been gainfully employed since 1976 (only had the two jobs he’s lost) and has numerous “employee of the month/year awards.” He has a strong worth ethic.

It’s already been established that his predicament is a fx. of his own actions. What actions does he need to take now? Or is it pointless?

Thanks.

Best answer:

Answer by angel of desire
Well after he successfully completes rehab the only way for him to regain his reputation is to work himself back to that level. It is not something that is going to be accomplished without a bit of work but it can be done. He also needs to find a support chain to leave back on when he finds himself slipping. That way he can keep from falling back into bad habits.

I hired an ex crack addict and she proved herself to be an excellent worker but trust me it didnt happen over night she had to work her way back. ‘

Good luck

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Bump Seen in Substance Abuse Treatment During Pregnancy
2 (HealthDay News) — There was a slight rise in the percentage of pregnant women entering substance abuse treatment programs between 2000 and 2010 in the United States. But the number of those entering treatment for alcohol use declined during that …
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A History of Lindsay in Rehab
Not even a month after she was released from her court-ordered rehab program, Lohan found herself in trouble yet again after failing a mandatory drug test. “This is certainly a setback for me but I am taking responsibility for my actions and I'm …
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Question by fancychancie: How to get my brother to stop smoking pot and start going to school?
I am 22, my sister is 20, my little brother (star of this discussion) is 15, my dad is 54. My little brother is a major pot smoker and it has ruined his 1st year of high school cause he is ALWAYS ditching to go smoke. My dad has given him drug tests and he will fail them, so my dad will take away his Xbox, phone, allowance basically everything he enjoys. NONE of this seems to phase him, he’s still ditching, smoking, getting all Fs. We have talked with the school counselor multiple times and each time it ends in something along these lines “Well, he is on my list, but keeping him in school and not smoking isn’t my job.” He DOES NOT want to help, my dad has to work to support us so he can’t follow him around all day and make sure my brother is attending. My dad is at his wits end, any more suggestions that will help us get a grasp on this kid again will be much appreciated!
Thanks

Best answer:

Answer by vatsalya
Is he a human? He doesnt wanna help, study, work. Let him smoke, he’ll die someday you take his xbox and enjoy. Or take a fake lung cancer test and say that he has lung cancer and is gonna die after 4 months and cant be saved now.

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Cory Monteith Overdose: "Scary" Drug Addiction Darker Than People Thought …
Cory Monteith lost. He coudn't win his long battle with substance abuse, which he struggled with for many, if not most, of his 31 years. As everyone knows by now, the Glee star died of a drug overdose. Heroin and alcohol were among the substances found …
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Drug Test Cheats: Addicts Use Fake Body Parts to Beat System
ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)– Drug users are cheating the system. You`ll find so many products to beat a drug test that some addicts think they cannot be stopped. Fox 2`s Chris Hayes reveals the lengths some addicts will take to keep using, while working in …
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Novus Comments on Heroin Abuse Surge – Narcotic Replaces Rx Drugs
Novus Medical Detox warns the public of an increasing dilemma–after losing access to prescription drugs, many substance abusers are turning to heroin. Novus Detox says those afflicted with addiction should seek treatment now to avoid falling into …
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A Sign of Our Future? Fake Roadside Drug Testing In Ohio
“Roadside drug testing may someday be a reality and it's yet another reason why, if you have a drug addiction, it's so important to get sober at a detox center like Harbor Village," said Robert Niznik, Harbor Village CEO. Miami, FL (PRWEB) July 09, 2013.
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