Question by : Why is it so common for folks to want to talk about illegal drug use at workplaces?
A lot of people want to discuss how they don’t partake, or how some horrible family member who is an embarrassment to them is so “addicted” and to strangers at that. Do people not realize A. Not appropriate for the workplace B. Nobody cares C. Nobody cares. Just curious if anyone else has experienced the workplace acting and comedy routines that are common in the Midwest.

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Answer by coolette22
To make them feel better about their own alcoholism.

Answer by button up
The government passed legislation requiring employers to drug test employees about twenty years ago. Employers were required to assume the responsibility of rehabilitation or termination. Discussions about drugs at the work place became much more common.

Drug use in the US is a serious problem.

People talking among themselves must have a common interest. Those most uncomfortable with the conversations are probably users of drugs or sympathetic with legalization of drugs in the US. They should find other employees to converse with.

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Question by slykitty: Why do people change personality wise after gastric bypass?
Most of them say im still the same person just 100,200 lbs less…I say BS. I know a few people who now can never make to for their friends and family because they are all caught up into theirselves. Why is this? And giving the benefit of the doubt if there are still the same person is it me a friend that has changed. I personally don’t feel I have. Please feedback from others who have gone through the same situation. THANKS
mae to=time sorry
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make to=time

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Answer by Iwillliftmyeyes
probably because they are less heavier, and they can see themselves different. They see that they weigh less, and can be more social. They are more accepting of themselves, and how they see themselves.

Answer by Flowers
There are a few things that happen to people after gastric bypass surgery (GBS). Within a few days or weeks after surgery, a lot of hormones are released that have been stored in their fat. This can cause moodiness and depression.

Also, people who are obese have a food “addiction”. This can’t be maintained after the surgery and many people become addicted to something else…sex, drugs, games, whatever. If a GBS patient does his/her research, they should know this and begin a new healthy habit before surgery.

As their weight decreases, generally their self-esteem increases. They have suffered greatly with this surgery and have reached a major accomplishment which has not happened for them before. Before the surgery they have struggled with diets, exercise, and just the yoyo fads they have been through, but never were able to accomplish their goal. Now they have actually accomplished this huge goal and they are proud of themselves. Like a person who runs a marathon and makes it through the whole race without falling flat on their faces.

Finally, sometimes they see that their “friends” aren’t really friends at all. Some friends have spent years criticising them, and now the GBS patient just realises that they don’t have to deal with such “friends” any more. I am not saying that you were that kind of friend. But that obese person, a lot of times, has thick skin or a great sense of humor as defense for the constant comments they receive concerning their weight.

Yes, your friend has changed, and you are a good friend to notice. Maybe you should talk to these friends of yours and find out what the problem is. They will probably be very grateful that you are interested enough to be interested. I hope this helps.

I had the surgery 3 months ago. I belong to a great Yahoo group called Weight Loss Surgery Friendship & Support. I see the changes, some of which are just wonderful. Try to be happy for your friends, and look to see if any of these items may relate to the problem.

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