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.
2007-12-17 18:03:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
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.
2007-12-17 19:51:13 · update #1
They can fire you for a substance abuse problem, especially if it interferes with performing your job duties (like taking days off cause you are out of meds). And saying you drink to me is worse than taking a little more pain killers than you need.
I would talk openly to your doctor. Ask about other pain management techinics and tell them you need to get off the meds. They will be your best resource. Also, you can't take your meds if you don't have any... See what other type of pain management options you have.
There are probably hotlines you can call that can counsel you by phone as well. It won't be easy, but at least you recognize it is a problem before it destroys your life. Consider attending an NA meeting to get moral support and a group of people who have faced the same problems you are facing and will face in the future.
2007-12-17 18:24:48 · answer #1 · answered by Meghan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should just explain that you're on a legitimate pain medication, and that you need a week to get off it, because you've been on it so long that stopping seems to be causing withdrawal. You don't have to mention that you're taking more than you should.
2007-12-17 18:07:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell your doctor that you need a higher dose so that you won't run out before your next prescription. Do not say anything to your employer or you will probably get fired. You are probably still on probation anyway.
2007-12-17 18:12:54 · answer #3 · answered by peaches 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-28 03:00:15 · answer #4 · answered by puiatti 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alot of contract or union jobs have an E.A.P. (employee assistance program) in which your rights to certain assistance, including taking time off for major health issues-sometimes with partial pay,...
look into your contract, or at least convince your employer that getting you clean means getting a better employee.
2007-12-17 18:16:56 · answer #5 · answered by parkermbg 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋