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.

Best answer:

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.

Indonesian bishops to promote programmes for addicts' physical and moral …
The prelate went on to say that drug users need "pastoral care and medical treatment" to "heal" from the terrible scourge, including those who "take amphetamines" and other chemical drugs. For a long time, Church leaders in Indonesia overlooked the …
Read more on AsiaNews.it

Studies Explore Origins of Addiction, Treaments
People with damage to this area were less prone to the motivations of gamblers, providing a clue to identify areas of the brain that are linked to gambling addiction; Pathological gamblers may love a cash payout, but care less about other types of …
Read more on Science Daily (press release)

The calendar
SMART Recovery is a recovery program for types of addictive behaviors. Our program is based on scientific knowledge and reason. Spirituality, religion and higher powers are not part of our program. For more information call Mary: 906-362-1647, or go to …
Read more on Marquette Mining Journal

Addictions Services makes presentation to public
There were representatives from many different support groups, including the Gambling Education Services, the Family Treatment Centre, Valley Hill Youth Treatment Centre, SIAST students taking the addictions counsellor program, a group of students from …
Read more on Prince Albert Daily Herald

Lifeline available for families of alcoholics in Swindon
Swindon and Wiltshire drug and alcohol service staff, from left, Phil Spalding, Jo Stevenson, Barabara Pike, Denny Reed and Chris Stickler. SWADS has a support group for the family of addicts. FEAR, guilt or a sense of betrayal. Those are just a few of …
Read more on Swindon Advertiser

Camden planners prepare to make recommendation on whether to allow high …
CAMDEN, Maine — The town's planning board heard dramatically different views Wednesday night on an amendment to the town's zoning laws that could pave the way for a high-end alcohol rehabilitation center. About 100 people turned out at the Camden …
Read more on Bangor Daily News

by charlesarmstrong

Dirt bags, losers and miracles
Not everyone was sold on the concept of drug court, of course. Some people, including a number in the church and in law enforcement, believe that drug addicts or alcoholics are “dirt bags and losers” who have made their own beds and should be deserving …
Read more on The Citizen.com (blog)

Khloe Kardashian Divorce? Lamar Odom Opens to Cheating With Mistress and …
Khloe Kardashian Divorce? Lamar Odom Opens to Cheating With Mistress and Crack Addiction With Rap VIDEO Will 'Keeping Up With Kardashians' Star Stay By Husband's Side? … Although Kardashian has stuck by her husband's side through his drug and …
Read more on Fashion & Style

Collin County group serves growing hidden homeless youth population
Some are infants whose mothers are addicted to drugs. Others are youths who've been abused or neglected. … In cases where families can be put back together, parents might receive counseling, too. After the 90-day period many children are placed back …
Read more on Dallas Morning News

New York Times Misses Mark on Buprenorphine Drug
To treat opioid addiction, we need options that include both behavioral psychosocial counseling and medications. Buprenorphine is not a miracle drug, but it does allow many people to gain control over their addiction. So what can we do to address the …
Read more on Huffington Post

Families Show Support At Monroe Heroin Rally
Several speakers, ranging from law enforcement to public officials, recovered addicts and families who have lost loved ones, addressed the crowd, sharing their stories and lending their support to the grassroots community effort to address the growing …
Read more on Monroe Evening News

Support group providing a "lifeline" to families of those battling drink and …
Support group providing a "lifeline" to families of those battling drink and drug problems in Plymouth. By Plymouth Herald | Posted: November 20, 2013. By SOPHIE TAYLOR, Health Reporter @sophiesjtaylor. Herald reporter Sophie Taylor talks to members of …
Read more on Plymouth Herald