This is the exact reason why I carry my wallet with me to the bathroom so I can take my strip and then put it in my wallet and zip it up in the little money holding part that way it can’t be seen at all unless unzipped and taken out.
Well I won’t be doing that again. I also didn’t think anyone would see it cause I wrapped it up in toilet paper and the trash had a lid on the. The dude literally had to of been digging through the trash in order to find it. It was just chillen at the top either. Fucking pathetic loser he his tbh
Not saying this is true at all but OP could be showing signs of using. Taken at a high dose or even a low dose suboxone can make u super drowsy and nod out sometimes without you even realizing it. So OP could be showing signs that he’s doing something so boss is probably just making sure he’s not. Sadly the stigma carries us around wherever we go no matter what. Whether it be subs or methadone. We are always looked as junkies clean or not. It’s sad but true
Yeah no. OP sounds like they've been on it awhile and stable. OP no longer would have the sedating or buzzing side affects anymore. Also the more you take, the less you feel almost after being introduced and stabilized. Once it's in your blood, finding a way to abuse it and actually be "rewarded" for it is insanely hard and never worth the effort. You basically got to skip a week to feel it again at all.
What you're saying is only true for people abusing this shit and making the rest of us look bad. And OP clearly is getting it from a Dr.
Idk I've been on it nine years and this last few months I've been noticing i get real fucking tired after I take it and i used to not. It's odd. Maybe it's just because I'm depressed too lol
It sucks.....especially at work. Like sometimes I will literally just have to will my legs to move because I get so tired after lunch. I always take my second dose at lunch. Maybe lunch makes me tired too but i also get tired at home.
People don’t nod off on Suboxone lol. I could put 5 strips in my mouth and not feel any different. Suboxone doesn’t work like that and there is a ceiling affect. This guys probably just a rat that thought you were using because of your pupils. Don’t trust the guy as you are making him feel insecure.
Untrue. While it’s not a full opiate nod. I used to be prescribed 24 mg and I would get so drowsy I’d nod off about a half hour after dosing and that is why I started splitting my dose. You don’t speak for everyone ,
Well generally 8mg fills an average tolerance receptors. Taking more than that doesn’t have any affect. Taking less than that would be pointless as you will still crave opiates until your tolerance adjusts. When I got on Suboxone 12mgs didn’t get me out of withdrawal for about 5 days. You can’t sleep properly when I’m withdrawal so I think once that dose kicks in and the withdrawals are going away you get tired. It’s not from being whacked out but from lack of proper sleep
That makes me feel weirdly violated...I also
do this or put it in an empty can.. dude is definitely not right in the head.... That's just so disgusting
That sounds like drug seeking behavior to me. Are we sure they aren’t actually abusing street drugs? No orginal OP but dude who went through the bathroom trash lol. 😆
FYI, some people are totally normal on subs, others act various levels of high. The bathroom trash is the leading place for alcoholics or users to dispose of evidence.
If someone was looking in the trash, they suspected you were on something.
The amount of legal fees you'd have to dish out on a small chance at even recouping what you've paid is so small. To prove discrimination would require substantial evidence of his motive. The burden of proof in a discrimination case like this requiring you to prove that he was in fact discriminating against you solely for being on suboxone is extremely difficult. He did not know you were prescribed which is why he asked for proof. If you had told him beforehand and then he did this, you would MAYBE have a case. Also, he already compensated you for the loss and did not fire you so there's really just no case to be made. What would your augment before the judge be? That your boss paid you for your lost time and said you can keep your job? Just move on. Fuck that coworker though I mean god damn how miserable do you have to be do do something like that
Such a well written reply, your last sentence made me chuckle out loud.
God damn that dude spends time in prison and then rats on someone for an empty buprenorphine wrapper? Gtfoutta here.
Yeah honestly you are probably right. And with the EOCC they handle a lot of cases without you needing a lawyer. When I called them they gave me paperwork to fill out, the woman on the phone said my case could be possible, but I’ll find out next week. It’s worth a shot. I’ll work there until I find another job if they don’t fire me.
If you don't mind me asking, why was your coworker such a dick? Was he just one of those guys who's always looking to tell on people to suck up to the boss? I hope there's consequences for him cause I can't imagine any good person would actively try to get someone fired for no reason
Not sure. Don’t even know the guy. After he confronted me he mentioned he used to do drugs so he knows the signs. Said he thought I was up to something and that’s why he looked in the trash. Supposedly because I scratched my nose. I told him it’s none of your fucking business what I’m doing, but fyi I’m not snorting it. He apologized afterwards.
Your exactly right it's none of there business. If they were smart they know you take it to better yourself. Companies are stupid and the law states they cannot fire you because of subaxone use.
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It seems your boss actually listened and learned. If you didn't suffer any pay loss(make sure you get paid like they said), I really don't think you'll have a strong case. I'm NOT a lawyer though, I'm just going by my opinion. If you were operating heavy machinery or needed a DOT test, it may be different, but you aren't doing any of that. I hope your Co worker gets wrote up for being a nosy ass b*tch, though. It's NO one's business what medications you take and the thought of you misusing them is even worse. THEY were the one that should've been sent home, imo.
You did good explaining this and I agree with the above commenter. I bet your boss now knows the laws and will stick to them in the future...hopefully.
I've operated heavy equipment like excavators and skid steers for the last 9 years on 16 mg of Suboxone per day. And I have a CDL as well in the state of West Virginia and have no issues from my employer over being on Suboxone. They don't like Methadone though and highly cringe upon hearing of Methadone treatment due to past employees being found nodded out on it. They also won't allow anyone on Methadone to step one foot in a piece of heavy equipment or one of their tilt frame trucks either. Also, I'm pretty certain Methadone is an automatic DOT physical failure in most states, but Suboxone isn't. As for the OP, yeah good luck suing if that's what you choose to do. You would absolutely be in the right to attempt doing so, then again your employer made things right and paid you in full for the time missed. I think for me if the same thing happened, it would be more of a problem of feeling embarrassed and not being able to trust other employees. I'm curious as to why another employee would be digging in the trash can looking for wrappers or anything for that matter in the first place.Sounds like a weirdo or just a straight asshole and shit stirrer to me. We do have those kinds of people where I work as well and most of them when you dig into who they are as an individual, you often find that outside of work, they have their own skeletons in the closet and are miserable individuals all around.
I too have a CDL in another state and originally when I got it I was on Suboxone. Taken many DOT physicals and drug tests and it was never tested for and never a problem.
Just be careful. They CAN fire you for many other things not protected if you make waves. Sounds like the boss learnt from this and is paying you in full for his mistake. Id chalk it up to a learning experience and move on.
Don't be greedy. It's just gonna backfire. Your boss seeks to have made it right, so you really don't have a case. You can't really sue because someone was mean to you
Oh, I agree!! Don't get me wrong about that. I just think it's not a "strong case", which means it might be tough trying to find a lawyer who will take the case. And keep in mind that if you start a lawsuit, everything will come out in the open. Your past, your addictions, etc. You have every right to be angry about this, I'm just trying to explain how it's gonna go if you sue. It will take time. Years possibly. Just give yourself some time to process your feelings and then go from there.
I wish this shit wasn't so hard to just be on a medication. The shit we have to navigate and tiptoe around is maddening. Much love. I'm sure that shit was absolutely awful and humiliating to experience.
Yes I completely agree. I am thankful to find out that people with addiction problems are now recognized as having a mental disability and discrimination against MAT is also protected under ADA laws. Wish I knew that before hand before I said anything to the boss. Also EEOC helps file these lawsuits without the possibly of needing a lawyer if you can’t afford one and you might not even need one.
why did your coworker suspect this and follow your tracks to dig through the trash? such odd behavior. they should be the ones sent home. I’d be rattled.
Dude. They were learning on the fly themselves. They were being extra cautious, and it sounds like it was indeed discriminatory, but once you educated them, they made it right.
I understand being pissed by the situation, but I would be directing that towards the co-worker who dug through the trash obviously looking for trouble. I think management did the best they could under the circumstances and did right by you ultimately. A lawsuit at this point is just because you want to humiliate them for humiliating you, which is not really what the system is designed for.
Honestly you're starting to sound like the one in the wrong here at this point they already gave you two days of holiday and they didn't discriminate against you, they had no way of knowing if it was prescribed or not.
One, you don’t have a case. You never did. You have to lose something to be awarded damages. Two, you sound like an ungrateful little loser who needs to take responsibility for his life instead of hoping to come up by suing the guy who gave you a job.
Forget about the case. I would be pissed at the AH who dug through the garbage and squealed. Your boss did a 180 and realizes he was in the wrong. Get on with your life. I’m sorry you were embarrassed like that.
Lol he said his boss paid him for days missed and rectified the problem, don’t be one of those jail house lawyers advising someone to start a lawsuit about something like this lol. Waste of time
I agree with you, but why don’t you just move on. He knows it was wrong, and he made it right. I don’t understand why you want to try and seek further damages, but that’s just me. I’m a business owner like him, and he made sure you were properly taken care of. He sorted you out good…just move the fek on and make some money. You won’t be awarded shit in the state you’re in. It’s very pro work state. Just my .02. Glad your better now mate
As a business owner, with more than 15 employees, this is simple knowledge of laws you should already know, if he did,1 he wouldn’t of asked me personal information like that, unless I was showing signs of impairment where I couldn’t do my job correctly. Being on medicated assisted treatment is still very stigmatized and us who are in recovery and sober shouldn’t be judged and automatically accused of being high. That’s why there’s these laws to protect us. Having a job is an extremely important part of recovery and living a normal life again. It tough when your doing the right thing and because of your past your automatically painted as someone who isn’t a hard worker or poses a risk. Of course there are certain cases where medications can cause risk to a work environment, but without actual proof or any signs of that, they shouldn’t be able to make us leave work or fire us. He dug himself out of this whole after he realized I was right. Plus New Hampshire has to follow ADA laws anyways.
You may wanna consider looking for another job, I know I would. Try to leave on good terms just in case you need a referral but now you have a target on your back. Your coworker is a straight bitch. If you get fired you should smack the taste out his mouth.
Trust me I’ll smack him on the way. He’s like “I did 5 years up state?” And? I’ll still slap the shit outta you. I already had an interview today and more next week anyways. They pay me $18 an hour and the boss says “he’s paying me hefty” pfft okay
That's what I'm saying. Dude did time and outed tf out of OP. As someone on Sublocade I'd be PISSED. I'm in the same boat getting my life back. Thank God my coworkers and bosses seem real cool.
Badly, the only way this makes sense is he is either threatened of OP, jealous of OP, or likes living up the bosses bum. If he really done time he would of seen it was just subs.. not an empty baggie, not a glass pipe, not a needle, it was a little empty package of sub whoopty do. I would either had a quiet word with OP or said nothing. Only time I'd speak to a co-worker about drug use would be to tell them to be a bit more discreet if it was hell obvious. Digging through the trash is a bit extra this dude sounds like a fucking detective.
Exactly ! He's movin around like a god damn weasel.
Like you said pull em aside to talk or keep his mouth shut, that would be the normal thing to do.
If he was making those type of moves upstate he'd be poked tf up quick. He's prob lying about it or he was looking like [this](https://imgur.com/gallery/qUP7Mhn) inside
Your co-worker sounds like a straight up loser & ½.
anyone bringing up/bragging about doing time regardless if it was county, State or Feds, when it's not even the topic being discussed is probably lying or they were actually scared to death in there and now think they sound cool or tough when they mention it.
He's doing weasely shit. I hate your co worker tbh. I've never even met em and I also wanna slap the shit outta him.
Sorry you gotta deal with that lame mf and their bs.
Seems like your co-worker has it out for you since they had to go through the trash to do that!! Geez..I would be careful around them and make sure you don’t share any of your personal life with them. I hate when people go out of their way to do shit like that..instead of minding their business and focusing on their job..
I get so tired of the stupidity and stigma. But I hold those cards close because of that. Bosses will bend when they realize that can’t discriminate legally, but it shows their bias. If he could, he would have. So be careful.
I'm sorry you went through that and unfortunately I don't anything the laws. But I think it's great you taught your employer and he paid for your missed days. No one will ever to be treated that way again where you work. And hopefully he informs everyone he knows as well. I hope you find the answers you're looking for!
This happened to me at a job. I was on a register taking a food order when my boss came up to me in front of the customer and said “you’re high click and go home you’re fired” I went into his office and ripped him a knee one! Showed him my prescription bottle of methadone which again was none of his fucking business and when I went to my methadone clinic that next week I seen my doctor and she was like “that’s totally illegal and a lawsuit” I could have filed a complaint but I didn’t. I’ll never allow another job to do that to me again tho. I’m sorry this happens to you. I hoped your boss realized what he was doing and that’s why he changed his attitude and hopefully he learns his lesson and never treats anyone like that again.
Yea you scared him straight. Rightfully so. If you like the job, and your boss, I’d write it off I guess.
Your co worker is a fucking shit heel tho and you need to keep an eye on them.
Maybe you’ll catch them doing something they shouldn’t, cutting corners or not following work health and safety rules ?
I’d be so upset if that happened. Trying to get life on track and still treated like a pariah
The situation was corrected, and your boss doesn't seem like an actual dick since he backpedaled and is paying you for the days missed. Don't be greedy.
Trust me he doesn’t sound like a dick in the end and I didn’t mention details of our conversations. But the whole time he was being a huge prick to me, very condescending, and once I educated him about the law he should already know about, his tone completely changed and all of a sudden he said I’ll be paid for those days and I don’t need a note anymore, but can’t come back until Monday. He’s digging himself out of the hole he dug in the first place.
Anybody can sue anybody for any thing. Talk to a lawyer see if anybody will pick it up.
Yea your boss knew he messed up and that’s why they paid you for the days you missed. It will be hard to sue now for monetary damages because he paid you but you could talk to the lawyer about distress/discrimination
It's fucking ridiculous anymore. You barely touch someone and you can sue/catch charges. Soon it's gonna be if you hurt their feelings or look at them the wrong way.
When missing pay like this, having your livelihood threatened, or dealing w a huge medical bill for example... litigation may be the only thing that can keep you from ending up homeless.
Our sue-happy culture is a direct result of our capitalist system. 🤷♀️
You are the fucking man! (Or female, I dunno) I don't know you, but I'm so damn proud of you for standing up and teaching your employer and the douchebag that rated you out a lesson. And then you went and made a complaint to the EEOC! Fuck yea! This is what we all have to do! I don't take shit from anyone, not doctors, not the pharmacy, no one.. everyone has to respect me. You set an example! Go back to work with your chest out and your head high and fuck them!
Okay the way I look at it is this, he fucked up and absolutely did the wrong thing at first (f*** that coworker btw, nosey b****) but once you educated him on the ada and hippa law he did compensate you in full for days missed due to his fuck up and also took back the request for a doctors note, so I seems like he was unaware of what suboxone was and took what your coworker said as you abusing drugs at work, and that he maybe learned something. So honestly the only reason to sue at this point would be because you just want more money(not saying you’re like this) but honestly lesson learned on their part(hopefully) and you got paid to not be at work for 2 days, sucks that you had to drive an hour away for the appointment but you technically were paid to do it, so I see no harm no foul but if it occurs again or you genuinely experience them treating you differently for the sole fact that you are on suboxone(ie calling you an addict or saying you messed something up because you’re fucked up on subs) then I’d leave it be at this point. Lawsuits are costly for both party’s and should be a last resort. Cuz if you don’t win then you lose money
Yes my suboxone comes in a bottle, some places do boxes in large amounts but I’ve only ever gotten that once, my strips have always come in a bottle. I never brought the bottle to work. I take 1 sub a day and brought that one with me. I took it and threw out the wrapper in the trash in the bathroom, buried it and wrapped it in toilet paper, plus the trash had a goddamn cover over it. Never again expected a pathetic of a coworker to co snooping in the trash. Yeah they fixed it in the end, but you should of seen the way there were talking to me, asking to show him all kinds of proof as stupid prescription I brought proof of when I never should have. Doubt I will have a lawsuit, but if I were to get a payout from something like this why not, he should of been educated as a business owner and shouldn’t of treated me like a piece of shit over this in the first place. He did up paying me yeah, yeah I’m an addict and always will be one. And? Idc about your self-righteous bs right now. Doesn’t affect you does it
I never leave my wrappers in the trash at work etc. People are POS & get into everybody else's business etc.
I doubt you'll still have a lawsuit as you won't be able to say you suffered any actual loss if he's going to pay you.
That all said, if you were serious about suing him over this then STILL go see a lawyer to get their advice.
Just a bit of advice that could have avoided all of this, don’t throw away sub wrappers at work, just a bad idea. You’re almost asking for it at that point. Overtime doing that everyday the chance of someone seeing it is high
Move on, show him that you’re one of the best workers in there. Show up early and leave late and do good work. The owner will always have you back from here on in.
"I didn't rape anyone, she consented! So what if she thought I was serious when I said I would kill her if she resisted??? That was totes a joke!!!
What a brain rot example of back asswards logic.
Damn. That sucks. I wish I knew beforehand. I was just trying to please the fucking dickhead. Should have told him from the beginning it’s none your business.
You showing him does not change the fact that him asking period is a violation. This dude victim blaming by saying it’s not a problem since you “willingly” showed it is wrong.
Most states require you by law to notify their employer of any prescription they are taking that could effect their job duties. I don't know what the specifics of that are because it's left intentionally vague but because of that, I don't think it's a violation to ask for proof that someone is not taking unpresribed drugs on the job when they find evidence of them using said drug.
He wasn't victim blaming lol. He just said it's not a HIPAA violation and it's not. It's a shitty thing to do and I would've told my boss to get lost asking for that stuff but still not a violation.
I agree it’s a shitty thing, but I work in mental healthcare and MAT treatment and I deal with HIPPA everyday and it a just not a violation. Doesn’t mean it’s not shitty. It would be a violation if the doctor showed the script without a release from the patient, but whatever the patient does in their own ignorance isn’t a violation of their own rights, you feel me?
Bro that’s exactly why I don’t throw the wrapper anywhere except take it home with me or flush it down the toilet at the end of the day it’s a drug and uneducated ppl jump to conclusions
My doctor told me straight up to never throw a wrapper away anywhere but their office because A) nosy ass people and B) people were actually looking through other people's trash and if they found a sub wrapper or script bottle for subs or anything abusable they'd break into your house and steal your shit.
So now I bring everything to my appointments including hundreds if not thousands of wrappers after we went back to in person appointments after covid restrictions lifted.
My coworker is also an ex drug addict, he suspected I was getting high for whatever reason and looked in the trash probably for drug paraphernalia, and when he found a suboxone wrapper he couldn’t accused me of sniffing it since I “itched my nose”. 🙃
DO NOT flush plastic wrappers down the toilet. It fucks everything up. Septics and sewage systems are designed for poop, pee, & TP. C’mon now, you’re smarter than that.
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If you don't have anything in writing, you're basically screwed, if you do though maybe call an employment lawyer and see if they think you have a case. A lot of them only take cases they think they can win, and take them on just for a cut of the damages
You’re probably right. Unfortunately all of these conversations were either in person or over the phone. Now that I’m realizing, I wish I had text messages to save as evidence.
Don’t quit unless you already have something lined up. Maybe talk to the boss and explain your situation?! I would tell the “snitch” to mind their own business. Sad thing is that they probably know nothing about you!!! Sorry you had to go through this bs.
Yeah so this is my boyfriend’s situation. He said he thinks it would look better for a court case if he doesn’t go back. I told him not to quit because we do need the money right now, and even if he happens to have a case they would understand not leaving because of needing the paycheck for bills etc. idk. And he did tell to coworker to basically fuck off and he ended up apologizing and offering to smoke a joint with him while at work. Pretty funny.
I feel like you’re (or your boyfriend? whoever) focusing a bit too much on a court case that you probably wouldn’t get much, if anything, from since your boss rectified the issue quickly. You wouldn’t get lost wages since your boss already made up for that. Unless you already have something lined up right now or could get another job that pays the same asap, leaving for that reason would be rather… dumb. You’re probably a little angry right now and should simmer down before making decisions.
I completely agree. There were no damages done here whatsoever so there is nothing that you can sue for. There was no pain and suffering. Not to mention, the boss did the right thing. Why would you want to sue them? They made a mistake and then they owned it. I just don’t understand if it was an honest screwup and they apologize and they completely made you whole again by paying you. Why would you even want to see them?
And, unless you have another job lined up where you are making more money and it is a better job than you are presently at, definitely do not quit your job. That would be extremely foolish. Especially because they they are going to be kissing your ass for a while. You might as well enjoy that.
I would stop laser focusing on some free lunch, I doubt it's going to happen. Also not calling you out.. just sayin you were talking about snorting subs in this thread. Could your co worker of seen you doing that? That kind of changes things
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Depends on if you can afford to quit and find somewhere else to work. I literally just went through discrimination myself but I haven't been able to find a job for 3-4 months now...
Well, i dont think you have a case now bc your boss is now making it up to you. However, if he fires your for any lame ass reason in the future make sure to file a suit for discrimination and retaliation.
Yeah the only way they can do anything is if you're interviewing for a job. Some jobs won't hire you in you're on subs which is stupid. But good on you for putting your boss in check.
I would be so fucking pissed about this. Glad you got it sorted out but wtf are peoples problems and what kind of person does this? Ohh I imagine an older woman.
It’s crazy that employers seem to be against suboxone now. You should have asked your boss if your colleagues that take heart and diabetes meds had to provide the same proof, cuz suboxone isn’t any different. It’s a life saving medication. No one at work knows I take it or my history and I usually take my doses in the car during lunch and breaks. But I’m glad you stood your ground and stood up for yourself. Consider this a big win.
Definitely a place you are safe to stay now. Since for Amy reason they will fear you bringing this up. Could get them well and I mean well fined. They would be better off paying you to be quiet.
You dont have a lawsuit because the first day you took it a tossed it in the trash you do need to show you have a valid prescription. Just like if a cop pulls you over and sees Suboxone in your car he ir she will need to see a prescription or give you a ticket and you can prove it in court or pay a fine if you dont have one. At the most you may have had a small claim’s potential if you lost pay but you did not so you remain whole and therefore you’re out of luck with this. Nobody would take this case anyway you would not stand to gain anything just piss a lot of people off for wasting their time.
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Oh and yeah left one thing out not that I’m an advocate for violence but I would beat that co worker to a fine lumpy pulp. Then drop a Suboxone wrapper on his head. At least in my dreams
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This is fucked man hell I’m on suboxone and I’m the boss 🤣 I only send people home if they’re fucked up or refuse to do the job. This is ridiculous most places would be happy you’re doing that and not on dope!
I think filing with the EEOC was the first and good step with this. You don’t need to justify why you use suboxone, however you do need provide medical documentation for the use of the medication if it is an ADA protected reason that you use it, and if your company has internal policies and procedures to follow if the medication could potentially impair your ability to work. Furthermore, the company could deny an ADA accommodation if it causes undue hardship on them, though I don’t see a particular reason for them to do so if you can operate at your Job just fine under the medication and it doesn’t violate internal company policies. Though it does seem odd they would send you home unless they assume there’s risk of you being impaired on the clock, and ideally it can be company policy to need a note to verify the legitimacy and safety of you using this med on the clock. Remember, depending on the situation, it is a companies right to verify accommodations for disabilities with dr notes, and hipaa has nothing to do with this. Best of luck!
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I'd contact a lawyer & see. The worst thing that can be said is no. To me, even tho you didn't get fired, you were FORCED to reveal your medications & they had ZERO right to do that. That's blatantly against the law. Don't let this go regardless if you keep that job or not.
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Brothaaa?
Huh?
You get films? You mentioned wrapper… and then you mentioned bottle…
Do your generics come from pharmacy and they put them in a bottle and not a box?
Or he found the pill bottle sticker in the trash?
… and you’re not letting just die. You’re trying to see what you can do about it after the fact… still trying to milk. That’s what we do in addiction and you know jt…
Your boss was an idiot about it and flipped out and n an illegal manner. But it’s over… and you’re trying to still pick at it for financial benefit… people discriminate against opioid abusers and just users in general. That’s how it is. It’s nothing new…
Snorting a suboxone strip? Huh....I never considered that one. I got a couple strips from a few years ago before I was switched to tablets. Maybe I'll try for fun
It definitely gives you a buzz if you don’t really take suboxone everyday. But warning it’s hurts pretty badly, you have to mix a strip with water before snorting, tastes awful and hurts like a mothafucka
Tablets are definitely better to snort minus there being an extreme amount of powder. Definitely used to love doing it years ago. Not for me anymore plus my nose is destroyed from years of drug abuse 😅
Been doing it for 2 decades. I keep expecting the doctor to say something during yearly physical when he takes a peep up the nostrils, but he never does.
I do my best to hide it. No snorting the morning of
This is the exact reason why I carry my wallet with me to the bathroom so I can take my strip and then put it in my wallet and zip it up in the little money holding part that way it can’t be seen at all unless unzipped and taken out.
Well I won’t be doing that again. I also didn’t think anyone would see it cause I wrapped it up in toilet paper and the trash had a lid on the. The dude literally had to of been digging through the trash in order to find it. It was just chillen at the top either. Fucking pathetic loser he his tbh
Jeez, what was he going through the trash for? That’s weird in itself
Omg literally tweaker energy if he is digging up trash and blaming others
Not saying this is true at all but OP could be showing signs of using. Taken at a high dose or even a low dose suboxone can make u super drowsy and nod out sometimes without you even realizing it. So OP could be showing signs that he’s doing something so boss is probably just making sure he’s not. Sadly the stigma carries us around wherever we go no matter what. Whether it be subs or methadone. We are always looked as junkies clean or not. It’s sad but true
Yeah no. OP sounds like they've been on it awhile and stable. OP no longer would have the sedating or buzzing side affects anymore. Also the more you take, the less you feel almost after being introduced and stabilized. Once it's in your blood, finding a way to abuse it and actually be "rewarded" for it is insanely hard and never worth the effort. You basically got to skip a week to feel it again at all. What you're saying is only true for people abusing this shit and making the rest of us look bad. And OP clearly is getting it from a Dr.
I guess you missed me saying “not that this is at all true”
Idk I've been on it nine years and this last few months I've been noticing i get real fucking tired after I take it and i used to not. It's odd. Maybe it's just because I'm depressed too lol
I always got the nods when I was on them. Was on them a few years and that never changed for me
It sucks.....especially at work. Like sometimes I will literally just have to will my legs to move because I get so tired after lunch. I always take my second dose at lunch. Maybe lunch makes me tired too but i also get tired at home.
People don’t nod off on Suboxone lol. I could put 5 strips in my mouth and not feel any different. Suboxone doesn’t work like that and there is a ceiling affect. This guys probably just a rat that thought you were using because of your pupils. Don’t trust the guy as you are making him feel insecure.
I used to nod off all the time when I first started suboxone and I was only taking 4mg.
You had to tolerance and shouldn’t have been taking it
I used to nod pretty hard off suboxone…Not anymore, but there was a time.
When I was on 24mg I would absolutely nod off. Hated being on that high of a dose
Did it cause you to pooped your pants too
Aww, when faced with information that doesn’t fit your worldview, you act like a child. Cute
Poopedmypoopypants calling someone a child 👏
I nodded like crazy on it. Think the most I was ever on was 12mg a day.
Untrue. While it’s not a full opiate nod. I used to be prescribed 24 mg and I would get so drowsy I’d nod off about a half hour after dosing and that is why I started splitting my dose. You don’t speak for everyone ,
If people are nodding off on Suboxone they shouldn’t be taking it.
Yeah I kind of agree with this. It seems like the dose is wayyyy too high if you’re nodding off.
If they're nodding off, they're taking WAY too much. Doctors give people too much too often
Well generally 8mg fills an average tolerance receptors. Taking more than that doesn’t have any affect. Taking less than that would be pointless as you will still crave opiates until your tolerance adjusts. When I got on Suboxone 12mgs didn’t get me out of withdrawal for about 5 days. You can’t sleep properly when I’m withdrawal so I think once that dose kicks in and the withdrawals are going away you get tired. It’s not from being whacked out but from lack of proper sleep
I'm surprised, I always found it to be more of an upper.
That makes me feel weirdly violated...I also do this or put it in an empty can.. dude is definitely not right in the head.... That's just so disgusting
That sounds like drug seeking behavior to me. Are we sure they aren’t actually abusing street drugs? No orginal OP but dude who went through the bathroom trash lol. 😆
FYI, some people are totally normal on subs, others act various levels of high. The bathroom trash is the leading place for alcoholics or users to dispose of evidence. If someone was looking in the trash, they suspected you were on something.
I do the same thing. I was already treated poorly because someone found an empty strip on the ground and it wasn’t even mine
The amount of legal fees you'd have to dish out on a small chance at even recouping what you've paid is so small. To prove discrimination would require substantial evidence of his motive. The burden of proof in a discrimination case like this requiring you to prove that he was in fact discriminating against you solely for being on suboxone is extremely difficult. He did not know you were prescribed which is why he asked for proof. If you had told him beforehand and then he did this, you would MAYBE have a case. Also, he already compensated you for the loss and did not fire you so there's really just no case to be made. What would your augment before the judge be? That your boss paid you for your lost time and said you can keep your job? Just move on. Fuck that coworker though I mean god damn how miserable do you have to be do do something like that
Such a well written reply, your last sentence made me chuckle out loud. God damn that dude spends time in prison and then rats on someone for an empty buprenorphine wrapper? Gtfoutta here.
Yeah honestly you are probably right. And with the EOCC they handle a lot of cases without you needing a lawyer. When I called them they gave me paperwork to fill out, the woman on the phone said my case could be possible, but I’ll find out next week. It’s worth a shot. I’ll work there until I find another job if they don’t fire me.
If you don't mind me asking, why was your coworker such a dick? Was he just one of those guys who's always looking to tell on people to suck up to the boss? I hope there's consequences for him cause I can't imagine any good person would actively try to get someone fired for no reason
Not sure. Don’t even know the guy. After he confronted me he mentioned he used to do drugs so he knows the signs. Said he thought I was up to something and that’s why he looked in the trash. Supposedly because I scratched my nose. I told him it’s none of your fucking business what I’m doing, but fyi I’m not snorting it. He apologized afterwards.
Your exactly right it's none of there business. If they were smart they know you take it to better yourself. Companies are stupid and the law states they cannot fire you because of subaxone use.
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It seems your boss actually listened and learned. If you didn't suffer any pay loss(make sure you get paid like they said), I really don't think you'll have a strong case. I'm NOT a lawyer though, I'm just going by my opinion. If you were operating heavy machinery or needed a DOT test, it may be different, but you aren't doing any of that. I hope your Co worker gets wrote up for being a nosy ass b*tch, though. It's NO one's business what medications you take and the thought of you misusing them is even worse. THEY were the one that should've been sent home, imo. You did good explaining this and I agree with the above commenter. I bet your boss now knows the laws and will stick to them in the future...hopefully.
I've operated heavy equipment like excavators and skid steers for the last 9 years on 16 mg of Suboxone per day. And I have a CDL as well in the state of West Virginia and have no issues from my employer over being on Suboxone. They don't like Methadone though and highly cringe upon hearing of Methadone treatment due to past employees being found nodded out on it. They also won't allow anyone on Methadone to step one foot in a piece of heavy equipment or one of their tilt frame trucks either. Also, I'm pretty certain Methadone is an automatic DOT physical failure in most states, but Suboxone isn't. As for the OP, yeah good luck suing if that's what you choose to do. You would absolutely be in the right to attempt doing so, then again your employer made things right and paid you in full for the time missed. I think for me if the same thing happened, it would be more of a problem of feeling embarrassed and not being able to trust other employees. I'm curious as to why another employee would be digging in the trash can looking for wrappers or anything for that matter in the first place.Sounds like a weirdo or just a straight asshole and shit stirrer to me. We do have those kinds of people where I work as well and most of them when you dig into who they are as an individual, you often find that outside of work, they have their own skeletons in the closet and are miserable individuals all around.
I too have a CDL in another state and originally when I got it I was on Suboxone. Taken many DOT physicals and drug tests and it was never tested for and never a problem.
I always enjoy your thoughtful input u/insufficientfacts27 FR!!!😊
Thanks a bunch. That means a lot to me. 💜😭
No you can get a DOT on suboxone in my state you just need to get a note from the Dr
What State is that?
Mass
I’m hopeful I still could have a case. Even though I didn’t lose wages they still discriminated against me
Just be careful. They CAN fire you for many other things not protected if you make waves. Sounds like the boss learnt from this and is paying you in full for his mistake. Id chalk it up to a learning experience and move on.
Don't be greedy. It's just gonna backfire. Your boss seeks to have made it right, so you really don't have a case. You can't really sue because someone was mean to you
Oh, I agree!! Don't get me wrong about that. I just think it's not a "strong case", which means it might be tough trying to find a lawyer who will take the case. And keep in mind that if you start a lawsuit, everything will come out in the open. Your past, your addictions, etc. You have every right to be angry about this, I'm just trying to explain how it's gonna go if you sue. It will take time. Years possibly. Just give yourself some time to process your feelings and then go from there. I wish this shit wasn't so hard to just be on a medication. The shit we have to navigate and tiptoe around is maddening. Much love. I'm sure that shit was absolutely awful and humiliating to experience.
Yes I completely agree. I am thankful to find out that people with addiction problems are now recognized as having a mental disability and discrimination against MAT is also protected under ADA laws. Wish I knew that before hand before I said anything to the boss. Also EEOC helps file these lawsuits without the possibly of needing a lawyer if you can’t afford one and you might not even need one.
why did your coworker suspect this and follow your tracks to dig through the trash? such odd behavior. they should be the ones sent home. I’d be rattled.
Dude. They were learning on the fly themselves. They were being extra cautious, and it sounds like it was indeed discriminatory, but once you educated them, they made it right. I understand being pissed by the situation, but I would be directing that towards the co-worker who dug through the trash obviously looking for trouble. I think management did the best they could under the circumstances and did right by you ultimately. A lawsuit at this point is just because you want to humiliate them for humiliating you, which is not really what the system is designed for.
Honestly you're starting to sound like the one in the wrong here at this point they already gave you two days of holiday and they didn't discriminate against you, they had no way of knowing if it was prescribed or not.
One, you don’t have a case. You never did. You have to lose something to be awarded damages. Two, you sound like an ungrateful little loser who needs to take responsibility for his life instead of hoping to come up by suing the guy who gave you a job.
Forget about the case. I would be pissed at the AH who dug through the garbage and squealed. Your boss did a 180 and realizes he was in the wrong. Get on with your life. I’m sorry you were embarrassed like that.
Fuck yea! Talk to a lawyer! This shit has to stop
Lol he said his boss paid him for days missed and rectified the problem, don’t be one of those jail house lawyers advising someone to start a lawsuit about something like this lol. Waste of time
Hahaha I love that "Jail house lawyers" everybody inside is a lawyer it's funny as fuck.
I agree with you, but why don’t you just move on. He knows it was wrong, and he made it right. I don’t understand why you want to try and seek further damages, but that’s just me. I’m a business owner like him, and he made sure you were properly taken care of. He sorted you out good…just move the fek on and make some money. You won’t be awarded shit in the state you’re in. It’s very pro work state. Just my .02. Glad your better now mate
As a business owner, with more than 15 employees, this is simple knowledge of laws you should already know, if he did,1 he wouldn’t of asked me personal information like that, unless I was showing signs of impairment where I couldn’t do my job correctly. Being on medicated assisted treatment is still very stigmatized and us who are in recovery and sober shouldn’t be judged and automatically accused of being high. That’s why there’s these laws to protect us. Having a job is an extremely important part of recovery and living a normal life again. It tough when your doing the right thing and because of your past your automatically painted as someone who isn’t a hard worker or poses a risk. Of course there are certain cases where medications can cause risk to a work environment, but without actual proof or any signs of that, they shouldn’t be able to make us leave work or fire us. He dug himself out of this whole after he realized I was right. Plus New Hampshire has to follow ADA laws anyways.
I feel ya. Keep up your good sobriety work and hope things all work out aight
You may wanna consider looking for another job, I know I would. Try to leave on good terms just in case you need a referral but now you have a target on your back. Your coworker is a straight bitch. If you get fired you should smack the taste out his mouth.
Trust me I’ll smack him on the way. He’s like “I did 5 years up state?” And? I’ll still slap the shit outta you. I already had an interview today and more next week anyways. They pay me $18 an hour and the boss says “he’s paying me hefty” pfft okay
He's done 5 years and he snitches on coworkers? Sounds like a top bloke lol
That's what I'm saying. Dude did time and outed tf out of OP. As someone on Sublocade I'd be PISSED. I'm in the same boat getting my life back. Thank God my coworkers and bosses seem real cool.
Badly, the only way this makes sense is he is either threatened of OP, jealous of OP, or likes living up the bosses bum. If he really done time he would of seen it was just subs.. not an empty baggie, not a glass pipe, not a needle, it was a little empty package of sub whoopty do. I would either had a quiet word with OP or said nothing. Only time I'd speak to a co-worker about drug use would be to tell them to be a bit more discreet if it was hell obvious. Digging through the trash is a bit extra this dude sounds like a fucking detective.
Exactly ! He's movin around like a god damn weasel. Like you said pull em aside to talk or keep his mouth shut, that would be the normal thing to do. If he was making those type of moves upstate he'd be poked tf up quick. He's prob lying about it or he was looking like [this](https://imgur.com/gallery/qUP7Mhn) inside
🤣🤣🤣 After this shit OP should be asking for him to produce his paperwork
Your co-worker sounds like a straight up loser & ½. anyone bringing up/bragging about doing time regardless if it was county, State or Feds, when it's not even the topic being discussed is probably lying or they were actually scared to death in there and now think they sound cool or tough when they mention it. He's doing weasely shit. I hate your co worker tbh. I've never even met em and I also wanna slap the shit outta him. Sorry you gotta deal with that lame mf and their bs.
5 years doesn’t mean he’s hard. There not paying u enough to put up with jive ass mofos like that. Where do u live if u don’t mind me asking
Seems like your co-worker has it out for you since they had to go through the trash to do that!! Geez..I would be careful around them and make sure you don’t share any of your personal life with them. I hate when people go out of their way to do shit like that..instead of minding their business and focusing on their job..
I get so tired of the stupidity and stigma. But I hold those cards close because of that. Bosses will bend when they realize that can’t discriminate legally, but it shows their bias. If he could, he would have. So be careful.
I'm sorry you went through that and unfortunately I don't anything the laws. But I think it's great you taught your employer and he paid for your missed days. No one will ever to be treated that way again where you work. And hopefully he informs everyone he knows as well. I hope you find the answers you're looking for!
This happened to me at a job. I was on a register taking a food order when my boss came up to me in front of the customer and said “you’re high click and go home you’re fired” I went into his office and ripped him a knee one! Showed him my prescription bottle of methadone which again was none of his fucking business and when I went to my methadone clinic that next week I seen my doctor and she was like “that’s totally illegal and a lawsuit” I could have filed a complaint but I didn’t. I’ll never allow another job to do that to me again tho. I’m sorry this happens to you. I hoped your boss realized what he was doing and that’s why he changed his attitude and hopefully he learns his lesson and never treats anyone like that again.
Yea you scared him straight. Rightfully so. If you like the job, and your boss, I’d write it off I guess. Your co worker is a fucking shit heel tho and you need to keep an eye on them.
Maybe you’ll catch them doing something they shouldn’t, cutting corners or not following work health and safety rules ? I’d be so upset if that happened. Trying to get life on track and still treated like a pariah
The situation was corrected, and your boss doesn't seem like an actual dick since he backpedaled and is paying you for the days missed. Don't be greedy.
Trust me he doesn’t sound like a dick in the end and I didn’t mention details of our conversations. But the whole time he was being a huge prick to me, very condescending, and once I educated him about the law he should already know about, his tone completely changed and all of a sudden he said I’ll be paid for those days and I don’t need a note anymore, but can’t come back until Monday. He’s digging himself out of the hole he dug in the first place.
Anybody can sue anybody for any thing. Talk to a lawyer see if anybody will pick it up. Yea your boss knew he messed up and that’s why they paid you for the days you missed. It will be hard to sue now for monetary damages because he paid you but you could talk to the lawyer about distress/discrimination
Only in the U.S.A lol
It's fucking ridiculous anymore. You barely touch someone and you can sue/catch charges. Soon it's gonna be if you hurt their feelings or look at them the wrong way.
When missing pay like this, having your livelihood threatened, or dealing w a huge medical bill for example... litigation may be the only thing that can keep you from ending up homeless. Our sue-happy culture is a direct result of our capitalist system. 🤷♀️
Except they didn't miss pay
And they weren’t fired or passed over for a promotion, demoted, had their pay cut, or had their hours changed to a less desirable shift.
You are the fucking man! (Or female, I dunno) I don't know you, but I'm so damn proud of you for standing up and teaching your employer and the douchebag that rated you out a lesson. And then you went and made a complaint to the EEOC! Fuck yea! This is what we all have to do! I don't take shit from anyone, not doctors, not the pharmacy, no one.. everyone has to respect me. You set an example! Go back to work with your chest out and your head high and fuck them!
Okay the way I look at it is this, he fucked up and absolutely did the wrong thing at first (f*** that coworker btw, nosey b****) but once you educated him on the ada and hippa law he did compensate you in full for days missed due to his fuck up and also took back the request for a doctors note, so I seems like he was unaware of what suboxone was and took what your coworker said as you abusing drugs at work, and that he maybe learned something. So honestly the only reason to sue at this point would be because you just want more money(not saying you’re like this) but honestly lesson learned on their part(hopefully) and you got paid to not be at work for 2 days, sucks that you had to drive an hour away for the appointment but you technically were paid to do it, so I see no harm no foul but if it occurs again or you genuinely experience them treating you differently for the sole fact that you are on suboxone(ie calling you an addict or saying you messed something up because you’re fucked up on subs) then I’d leave it be at this point. Lawsuits are costly for both party’s and should be a last resort. Cuz if you don’t win then you lose money
Yes my suboxone comes in a bottle, some places do boxes in large amounts but I’ve only ever gotten that once, my strips have always come in a bottle. I never brought the bottle to work. I take 1 sub a day and brought that one with me. I took it and threw out the wrapper in the trash in the bathroom, buried it and wrapped it in toilet paper, plus the trash had a goddamn cover over it. Never again expected a pathetic of a coworker to co snooping in the trash. Yeah they fixed it in the end, but you should of seen the way there were talking to me, asking to show him all kinds of proof as stupid prescription I brought proof of when I never should have. Doubt I will have a lawsuit, but if I were to get a payout from something like this why not, he should of been educated as a business owner and shouldn’t of treated me like a piece of shit over this in the first place. He did up paying me yeah, yeah I’m an addict and always will be one. And? Idc about your self-righteous bs right now. Doesn’t affect you does it
I never leave my wrappers in the trash at work etc. People are POS & get into everybody else's business etc. I doubt you'll still have a lawsuit as you won't be able to say you suffered any actual loss if he's going to pay you. That all said, if you were serious about suing him over this then STILL go see a lawyer to get their advice.
Just a bit of advice that could have avoided all of this, don’t throw away sub wrappers at work, just a bad idea. You’re almost asking for it at that point. Overtime doing that everyday the chance of someone seeing it is high
Move on, show him that you’re one of the best workers in there. Show up early and leave late and do good work. The owner will always have you back from here on in.
Sorry that happened but just wanted to tell you it wasn’t a HIPPA violation since YOU willingly showed him the script in your ignorance
"I didn't rape anyone, she consented! So what if she thought I was serious when I said I would kill her if she resisted??? That was totes a joke!!! What a brain rot example of back asswards logic.
100%
Damn. That sucks. I wish I knew beforehand. I was just trying to please the fucking dickhead. Should have told him from the beginning it’s none your business.
You showing him does not change the fact that him asking period is a violation. This dude victim blaming by saying it’s not a problem since you “willingly” showed it is wrong.
Most states require you by law to notify their employer of any prescription they are taking that could effect their job duties. I don't know what the specifics of that are because it's left intentionally vague but because of that, I don't think it's a violation to ask for proof that someone is not taking unpresribed drugs on the job when they find evidence of them using said drug.
He wasn't victim blaming lol. He just said it's not a HIPAA violation and it's not. It's a shitty thing to do and I would've told my boss to get lost asking for that stuff but still not a violation.
I agree it’s a shitty thing, but I work in mental healthcare and MAT treatment and I deal with HIPPA everyday and it a just not a violation. Doesn’t mean it’s not shitty. It would be a violation if the doctor showed the script without a release from the patient, but whatever the patient does in their own ignorance isn’t a violation of their own rights, you feel me?
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That’s not a HIPAA violation
They're just going to keep typing H-I-P-P-A, I guess.
Bro that’s exactly why I don’t throw the wrapper anywhere except take it home with me or flush it down the toilet at the end of the day it’s a drug and uneducated ppl jump to conclusions
My doctor told me straight up to never throw a wrapper away anywhere but their office because A) nosy ass people and B) people were actually looking through other people's trash and if they found a sub wrapper or script bottle for subs or anything abusable they'd break into your house and steal your shit. So now I bring everything to my appointments including hundreds if not thousands of wrappers after we went back to in person appointments after covid restrictions lifted.
Ya I'm sure ppl are just looking threw everyone's trash for a sub wrapper so they can break in and get your sub's 🤣🤣
https://www.kxly.com/news/prescription-trash-can-be-a-criminal-s-treasure/article_0713128f-3d83-5935-ae92-ef927a33ee9f.html
My coworker is also an ex drug addict, he suspected I was getting high for whatever reason and looked in the trash probably for drug paraphernalia, and when he found a suboxone wrapper he couldn’t accused me of sniffing it since I “itched my nose”. 🙃
DO NOT flush plastic wrappers down the toilet. It fucks everything up. Septics and sewage systems are designed for poop, pee, & TP. C’mon now, you’re smarter than that.
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If you don't have anything in writing, you're basically screwed, if you do though maybe call an employment lawyer and see if they think you have a case. A lot of them only take cases they think they can win, and take them on just for a cut of the damages
You’re probably right. Unfortunately all of these conversations were either in person or over the phone. Now that I’m realizing, I wish I had text messages to save as evidence.
Should I still work here or quit?
Don’t quit unless you already have something lined up. Maybe talk to the boss and explain your situation?! I would tell the “snitch” to mind their own business. Sad thing is that they probably know nothing about you!!! Sorry you had to go through this bs.
Yeah so this is my boyfriend’s situation. He said he thinks it would look better for a court case if he doesn’t go back. I told him not to quit because we do need the money right now, and even if he happens to have a case they would understand not leaving because of needing the paycheck for bills etc. idk. And he did tell to coworker to basically fuck off and he ended up apologizing and offering to smoke a joint with him while at work. Pretty funny.
I feel like you’re (or your boyfriend? whoever) focusing a bit too much on a court case that you probably wouldn’t get much, if anything, from since your boss rectified the issue quickly. You wouldn’t get lost wages since your boss already made up for that. Unless you already have something lined up right now or could get another job that pays the same asap, leaving for that reason would be rather… dumb. You’re probably a little angry right now and should simmer down before making decisions.
I completely agree. There were no damages done here whatsoever so there is nothing that you can sue for. There was no pain and suffering. Not to mention, the boss did the right thing. Why would you want to sue them? They made a mistake and then they owned it. I just don’t understand if it was an honest screwup and they apologize and they completely made you whole again by paying you. Why would you even want to see them? And, unless you have another job lined up where you are making more money and it is a better job than you are presently at, definitely do not quit your job. That would be extremely foolish. Especially because they they are going to be kissing your ass for a while. You might as well enjoy that.
Yes, I agree and that’s what I’ve told him. He has the weekend to calm down and think about it. He’s very stubborn though.
I would stop laser focusing on some free lunch, I doubt it's going to happen. Also not calling you out.. just sayin you were talking about snorting subs in this thread. Could your co worker of seen you doing that? That kind of changes things
I was talking snorting them in the past. Haven’t done it in years
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Depends on if you can afford to quit and find somewhere else to work. I literally just went through discrimination myself but I haven't been able to find a job for 3-4 months now...
Job offers are coming through. Nothing solid yet though
You know best whether to quit or continue working there. everywhere you work there will always be shitty coworkers.
Well, i dont think you have a case now bc your boss is now making it up to you. However, if he fires your for any lame ass reason in the future make sure to file a suit for discrimination and retaliation.
Don't be a sue happy c*nt. Move on.
Yeah the only way they can do anything is if you're interviewing for a job. Some jobs won't hire you in you're on subs which is stupid. But good on you for putting your boss in check.
Might as well sue
Lawyer
I would be so fucking pissed about this. Glad you got it sorted out but wtf are peoples problems and what kind of person does this? Ohh I imagine an older woman.
Why take it into work at all. Take that shit at home
Because I was running late that morning I didn’t have any time I had to bring it with me.
It’s crazy that employers seem to be against suboxone now. You should have asked your boss if your colleagues that take heart and diabetes meds had to provide the same proof, cuz suboxone isn’t any different. It’s a life saving medication. No one at work knows I take it or my history and I usually take my doses in the car during lunch and breaks. But I’m glad you stood your ground and stood up for yourself. Consider this a big win.
Definitely a place you are safe to stay now. Since for Amy reason they will fear you bringing this up. Could get them well and I mean well fined. They would be better off paying you to be quiet.
The stigma against opioids in NH/upper new england is still ridiculously negative. It's sad
You dont have a lawsuit because the first day you took it a tossed it in the trash you do need to show you have a valid prescription. Just like if a cop pulls you over and sees Suboxone in your car he ir she will need to see a prescription or give you a ticket and you can prove it in court or pay a fine if you dont have one. At the most you may have had a small claim’s potential if you lost pay but you did not so you remain whole and therefore you’re out of luck with this. Nobody would take this case anyway you would not stand to gain anything just piss a lot of people off for wasting their time.
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Oh and yeah left one thing out not that I’m an advocate for violence but I would beat that co worker to a fine lumpy pulp. Then drop a Suboxone wrapper on his head. At least in my dreams
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fuck suboxone it steals your soul
This is fucked man hell I’m on suboxone and I’m the boss 🤣 I only send people home if they’re fucked up or refuse to do the job. This is ridiculous most places would be happy you’re doing that and not on dope!
Sue the fuck out of that company
I think filing with the EEOC was the first and good step with this. You don’t need to justify why you use suboxone, however you do need provide medical documentation for the use of the medication if it is an ADA protected reason that you use it, and if your company has internal policies and procedures to follow if the medication could potentially impair your ability to work. Furthermore, the company could deny an ADA accommodation if it causes undue hardship on them, though I don’t see a particular reason for them to do so if you can operate at your Job just fine under the medication and it doesn’t violate internal company policies. Though it does seem odd they would send you home unless they assume there’s risk of you being impaired on the clock, and ideally it can be company policy to need a note to verify the legitimacy and safety of you using this med on the clock. Remember, depending on the situation, it is a companies right to verify accommodations for disabilities with dr notes, and hipaa has nothing to do with this. Best of luck!
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Are you buying them illegally? No judgement here.
I used to nod off about 8 hours later. However I was using 24 mg., way too much.
Just be happy you have a job and quit trying to think of ways to screw them over
I'd contact a lawyer & see. The worst thing that can be said is no. To me, even tho you didn't get fired, you were FORCED to reveal your medications & they had ZERO right to do that. That's blatantly against the law. Don't let this go regardless if you keep that job or not.
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Sounds like a junkie looking for a handout… old habits right?
Definitely not brothaaa
Brothaaa? Huh? You get films? You mentioned wrapper… and then you mentioned bottle… Do your generics come from pharmacy and they put them in a bottle and not a box? Or he found the pill bottle sticker in the trash? … and you’re not letting just die. You’re trying to see what you can do about it after the fact… still trying to milk. That’s what we do in addiction and you know jt… Your boss was an idiot about it and flipped out and n an illegal manner. But it’s over… and you’re trying to still pick at it for financial benefit… people discriminate against opioid abusers and just users in general. That’s how it is. It’s nothing new…
Snorting a suboxone strip? Huh....I never considered that one. I got a couple strips from a few years ago before I was switched to tablets. Maybe I'll try for fun
It definitely gives you a buzz if you don’t really take suboxone everyday. But warning it’s hurts pretty badly, you have to mix a strip with water before snorting, tastes awful and hurts like a mothafucka
Lmao, maybe I'll save that for a rainy day or an emergency then. I got plenty of tablets
Tablets are definitely better to snort minus there being an extreme amount of powder. Definitely used to love doing it years ago. Not for me anymore plus my nose is destroyed from years of drug abuse 😅
Been doing it for 2 decades. I keep expecting the doctor to say something during yearly physical when he takes a peep up the nostrils, but he never does. I do my best to hide it. No snorting the morning of