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Article: Even if you are being assessed for alcohol abuse, you may be tested for other drugs as well. It is very important that you go in to your assessment completely clean. Most drugs leave your system within 2 weeks, but others, such as marijuana and some types of depressant, take longer when used frequently. It's best to stop any drug use as soon as your assessment is ordered. The earlier you can stop drinking, the better. However, at the very least you should stop all alcohol intake at least 12 hours before your assessment in order to give it time to leave your system. If you feel you need to detox from alcohol, it is better to seek out a professional who can guide you through the process. Detoxing at home is often unsuccessful and may even be dangerous. If stopping or cutting back on alcohol use leads to physical symptoms such as tremors, you may have a chemical dependency on alcohol. If you are worried about experiencing withdrawal or have experienced it in the past when reducing your drinking, you may need to seek professional help before passing an assessment. Poppy seeds and decongestants (ephedrine) are 2 commonly consumed substances that can create false positives on certain types of drug tests. To be on the safe side, avoid these things for at least a few days before your assessment. It's also a good idea to have written documentation of any medications you are on. It's unlikely, but in some cases your substance test may not be accurate. Many states allow you to request an independent second opinion, although you may have to pay for it yourself.
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Stop all drug use at least 2 weeks before your assessment. Stop drinking for at least a full day before your assessment. Avoid detoxing from heavy alcohol use at home. Refrain from consuming anything that will create a false positive. Request a second opinion if you believe the results are false.
Article: Not having friends may be from a variety of different causes. Take some time to consider your reasons. Also, keep in mind that you can choose to change your situation and seek out friends if you want. Some questions you might ask yourself to determine the reason why you don't have friends at the moment include: Have you undergone a significant change recently? Going away to college or moving to a new city can be part of the reason why you may not yet have friends. Likewise, having a falling out with friends can lead to isolation. Did you recently lose a friend or group of friends for some reason? Are you naturally introverted? If you tend to prefer your alone time to spending time with other people, then you might be an introvert. If this is the case, then not having friends may be due to a preference for solitude. However, you can still have friends and maintain your solitude. Have you been struggling with emotional turmoil lately? If you have been feeling down for a while and unable to motivate yourself to go out and seek friendship, then this could also be part of the reason why you don't have friends. If so, it is important to seek help. Talk to your school counselor, someone in the counseling center at your college, or a trusted adult, such as a parent, teacher, or religious leader. It is important to accept yourself for who you are right now. Realize that there's nothing wrong with you for being shy, different, or just not very social. Your worth as a person isn't determined by how many friends you have, so don't let anyone make you feel bad about yourself. If your peers try to make fun of you, stand up for yourself. Don't get into a physical fight, but do let people know you aren't a pushover. If you want to make more friends in the future, accepting yourself as you are now is an important first step. Despite what society and other people might tell you, it's perfectly okay to prefer spending time by yourself. There is nothing wrong with being quiet, introverted, and reserved. If you decide you don't mind not having close friends, don't let anyone tell you your preference is wrong. However, keep in mind that being alone all of the time is not healthy either. You may not want to be as social as other people, but having some degree of socialization is healthy. If being around people makes you nervous, ask yourself whether social anxiety could be holding you back from making friends. Other conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and autism can also make it difficult to befriend others. If you think you have a mental health disorder, ask your parents to take you to a doctor or therapist. If you feel persistently sad or hopeless, talk to your school counselor or a therapist. They can help you get to the bottom of your feelings and develop some strategies for coping socially.
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Consider the reasons why you do not have friendships. Accept yourself the way you are. Decide if you even want to be more social or not. Consider whether you might have social anxiety or another condition. See a counselor or therapist.