drug abuse

Would “addiction” Be a Covered Disability With ADA Laws?

Question by Middleman: Would “addiction” be a covered disability with ADA laws?

I should be more clear. I am specifically wondering about not hiring someone who fails a drug screen.
Or about how much I need to accomodate someone who is dealing with treatment for an addiction.

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Vt. Drug-Abuse Film Goes National – Rutland Herald

Vt. drug-abuse film goes national – Rutland Herald

Vt. drugabuse film goes national
Rutland Herald
A poster for the Vermont drugabuse documentary “The Hungry Heart” at Leland & Gray Union Middle and High School in Townshend advertises the film's upcoming screenings throughout the state. Vermont filmmaker… Continue reading

Vermont Faces Opiate Drug Abuse Crisis

Vermont faces opiate drug abuse crisis
MONTPELIER, Vt. –Twenty-seven-year-old Stephanie Montagne grew up in St. Albans, Vt., the picture of an all-American girl. But behind the smiles, from the age of 17, she hid a drug addiction. Montagne says that at first, she smoked marijuana. Asked what … drug abuse… Continue reading

Substance Abuse Prevention

Substance Abuse Prevention
This video explains the adverse effects of drug abuse and how to avoid them: for school and universities. – created at http://goanimate.com/


 

Marijuana may be legal, but is it safe?
Long-term use has been linked to impaired thinking, memory problems, panic attacks and other psychological issues.… Continue reading

Program Helps Montana Nurses Battling Prescription Drug Abuse – KRTV Great Falls News

Program helps Montana nurses battling prescription drug abuse – KRTV Great Falls News

Program helps Montana nurses battling prescription drug abuse
KRTV Great Falls News
HELENA – Prescription drug abuse in Montana affects all walks of life – including medical professionals. But more and more nurses are getting help through… Continue reading

Drug Abuse Among Doctors: Easy, Tempting, and Not Uncommon – Medscape

Drug Abuse Among Doctors: Easy, Tempting, and Not Uncommon – Medscape

Drug Abuse Among Doctors: Easy, Tempting, and Not Uncommon
Medscape
She interviewed 55 physicians being monitored by their state physician health programs for problems relating to alcohol and drug abuse. Of those, 38 doctors (69%) abused prescription drugs.… Continue reading