La Detox | Richardson | Activity https://detoxlosangeles.org/members/richardson01/activity/ Activity feed for Richardson. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:43:40 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 2611fc89f1f7642b0720f54771ccd3b4 Richardson started the topic How do I tell my employer I need time off for rehab? in the forum Opioid Addiction & Recovery in Los Angeles https://detoxlosangeles.org/forum/opioid-addiction-recovery/how-do-i-tell-my-employer-i-need-time-off-for-rehab/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:43:39 +0000 Hey! I’m not sure how to approach my employer about needing time off. It feels like a sensitive topic, and I’m worried about how it might be received at work. Has anyone been in this situation, and what’s the best way to communicate this professionally?

]]> daac980503e356d6dfb90dac8913c1ac Richardson started the topic Can I work while in an intensive outpatient program? in the forum Sober Living in Los Angeles https://detoxlosangeles.org/forum/sober-living/can-i-work-while-in-an-intensive-outpatient-program/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:53:19 +0000 Has anyone here managed to balance work while attending an IOP? Are the schedules flexible enough, like evenings or weekends?

I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences or any advice on how to manage both.

Thanks in advance.

]]> d35975eff495904f8234c409ee4944de Richardson started the topic What medications help with withdrawal symptoms? in the forum Drug Detox in Los Angeles https://detoxlosangeles.org/forum/drug-detox/what-medications-help-with-withdrawal-symptoms/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:18:41 +0000 What medications are typically used to help manage withdrawal symptoms during recovery? I’ve been reading about different treatment approaches, and it seems like doctors sometimes prescribe medications to ease symptoms like anxiety, nausea, insomnia, or cravings. However, I’m not sure which medications are considered safe or most effective, esp…[Read more]

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