Posted by Bonnie_CA on December 7, 2006, at 15:58:28 [reposted on December 8, 2006, at 0:19:21 | original URL]
In reply to UPDATE, posted by liliths on December 7, 2006, at 12:11:12
Wow... all just to be a massage therapist?
I'm a teacher, and I didn't have to submit to any of those health related concerns in order to get my credential for teaching. I didn't have to have any health tests for being hired either. Some school districts drug test, but I think as long as a drug is a prescribed and necessary drug, they do not bother. I truthfully stated my medications when I filled out my health form, but that form was for emergencies, not employment. Plus, I dare them to try to challenge my medications.
I can't imagine why they are doing this to you. It's that mistaken idea that depression and anxiety are like infections... takes meds for a little while, then you can stop because you're cured. If only it actually worked that way!
It seems like you have every right to sue for discrimination. The system they have in place is intended to stop abusers from being able to practice. Since you are not abusing medication, they are discriminating, and I think you can win if you take it to court. Be sure to sue for all the money you could have been making all this time also. It is true that a license is a priveledge, but it isn't true that you should be discriminated against for a medical condition.
Please take this to the legal system, because a message needs to be sent. It is NOT okay to penalize someone for using a medication in order to have a life! Oh sure, theoretically, "clean" is supposed to be best, but "clean" doesn't work when you can't leave your house.
-Bonnie
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