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Posted by Appolyon on August 31, 2001, at 21:00:50
Just found this web site and would like to ask a question about benzodiazepine use on the job. Mine is a sensitive high stress public safety task. Our family physician prescribes them for me to use in times of extreme stress, which is about every weekend. We know about benzo dependence and withdrawal, and tried Effexor instead, but the tremors and hypotension made venlafaxine impractical. Effexor did not do much for situational anxiety, either.
My question is, if I were called into court and had to testify that I was on benzos during a critical incident, could I be convicted if something went wrong, or assessed some huge civil penalty to pay the family of somebody who lost their life? Just curious.
Since this is a place for medication consumers, I will share some information about a settlement for customers overcharged for anti-anxiety medications, but I will put that in a new thread, to avoid confusion.
In mortal pleasure,
Appolyon
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Posted by paxvox on September 1, 2001, at 17:52:39
In reply to Question about benzos at work, posted by Appolyon on August 31, 2001, at 21:00:50
Nice link (NOT!). But to answer your question. Even prescription meds can make you legally "under the influence" in most states, so civil law might indeed give you a whammy should the honey hit the articulator. However, since there are not specific blood level limits such as BAL for meds, you might get out on a technicality, because it would be their burden to prove your incapacity. Your employer will try to screw you either way (esp. if they give random drug checks for fun). A little Federal law called The Amercians with Disabilities Act might allow you to get your meds, let your employer know that you have a medical condition (for which they cannot LEGALLY discriminate against you for) and leave all liability to them as far as your job assignments go. Sound complicated? Maybe you should consider your choice of theology.
PAX
Posted by Appolyon on September 1, 2001, at 21:55:50
In reply to Re: Question about benzos at work » Appolyon, posted by paxvox on September 1, 2001, at 17:52:39
Pax,
Thank you for your thoughtful response. That is about how we had sized up the situation, but it helps to hear other's experience. The benzos are very helpful with situational anxiety typical of jobs like mine, and most people appreciate having some of us around to confront anxiety-producing situations. The choice in theology has also been helpful in helping me live with the contradictions of this world. I won't discuss it here, and I won't defend Satanism anywhere, but if you would like to know more abott the beliefs that comprise much Satanist practice and how they can help a person find mental balance, I would share some information with you on the social section of this board.
In mortal pleasure,
Appolyon
http://www.religioustolerance.org/satanism.htm
Posted by paxvox on September 2, 2001, at 20:26:30
In reply to Re: Question about benzos at work, posted by Appolyon on September 1, 2001, at 21:55:50
> Pax,
>
> Thank you for your thoughtful response. That is about how we had sized up the situation, but it helps to hear other's experience. The benzos are very helpful with situational anxiety typical of jobs like mine, and most people appreciate having some of us around to confront anxiety-producing situations. The choice in theology has also been helpful in helping me live with the contradictions of this world. I won't discuss it here, and I won't defend Satanism anywhere, but if you would like to know more abott the beliefs that comprise much Satanist practice and how they can help a person find mental balance, I would share some information with you on the social section of this board.
>
> In mortal pleasure,
> Appolyon
> http://www.religioustolerance.org/satanism.htmThanks, but no thanks, you have a right to your belief system.Whereas I don't agree with it, you have a right to emote your feelings and understandings. However, we can get past that as much as we can get past political ideology differences as long as we are here to provide information, albeit subjective in nature. I have addressed the ADA with a Federal EEO case, which was settled before District Court Admin. Judge heard the case. It was settled to my satisfaction, however, as part of the settlement I cannot disclose specifics. I would, happily, inform anyone, however, of what to look for in ADA and EEOC data, and where to find it. Especially useful if you are up against State or Federal government management.
Cheers,
PAX
Posted by Appolyon on September 3, 2001, at 15:12:30
In reply to Re: Question about benzos at work » Appolyon, posted by paxvox on September 2, 2001, at 20:26:30
>I would, happily, inform anyone, however, of what to look for in ADA and EEOC data, and where to find it. Especially useful if you are up against State or Federal government management.
> Cheers,
> PAX
Pax,Please do tell more. At my job, management is not so much the problem as might be a civilian who could allege that I was insufficiently anxious when they called for help. Maybe I could argue to the judge who oversees the hypothetical litigation that a chief justice was on meds when he picked the president, but just in case, other legal defenses might be something useful to keep in my quiver.
In mortal pleasure
Appolyon
http://www.mrsatanism.com/
Posted by paxvox on September 4, 2001, at 12:01:15
In reply to Re: Benzos at work » paxvox, posted by Appolyon on September 3, 2001, at 15:12:30
OK, check out the EEOC's policy guidance for people w/psychiatric disabilities. Try to address:
http://www.bazelon.org/eeocguid.html
That has some basic info, but has legal backing to assist. Or, look at the article by lawyer Stanley j. Cohn at:http://www.abanet.org/genpractice/compleat/w96cohn.html
Or Department of Justice 28 CFR part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disabilty in State and Local Government Services. This is at:
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/reg2.html (63 pages).
Or The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 at:
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/statute.html (58 pages). You may, of course, check out the EEOC web site at EEOC.gov. Look for the Mangement Directive EEO MD 110. This applies to Federal agencies. Their official release on ADA and psych. is at: http://www/eeoc.gov/docs/psych.pdf. (80 pages).That should get you started. You will have to discern what,if any, applies to you in your specific situation.Ta Ta,
PAX
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