Cop Fired for Drunk Driving Suing City, Saying Alcoholism Is a 'disability'

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Cop fired for drunk driving suing city, saying alcoholism is a 'disability'
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[A]n employer may not make job decisions based on the fact that an employee is an alcoholic, attends AA meetings, or takes medication to curb the urge to drink. However, an employer may prohibit drinking at work and may generally hold all employees to …
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Why more Americans are dying of suicide, by Robert Gebbia
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We understand that suicide can be an impulsive act and that alcoholism, substance abuse and access to lethal means can increase its likelihood. Are we training emergency room doctors to ask about access to firearms and drugs? Are we educating family …
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Mental Health Awareness month: There is more to mental health than you think
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While mental health might be stressful for patients and their families alike, Dr. Elizabeth Lachman of Sand Mountain Psychiatric Services specializes in trying to make treatments work out for the best. “Most of the patients I see … Similarly, Lachman …
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