Although the drugs most commonly abused in the United States changes every few years, the amount of drug abuse remains a constant worry for many areas of society such as law enforcement, employers, school administrators, and parents. According to recent statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse from the National Institutes of Health, a Read more »
What Are the Impacts of Drugs in the Workplace?
The misuse of drugs or alcohol can result in serious adverse effects on an individual’s health. Substance abuse in the workplace can be detrimental to one’s career. People who abuse drugs and alcohol in the workplace do not perform their duties as well as clear-headed employees. They are frequently less productive, and they represent a Read more »
Meth: What I Need to Know as a Parent and Employer
You’ve seen the commercials: pale, unhealthily skinny people with bad teeth and dirty clothes sit curled in the fetal position in the corner of dilapidated houses, raising pipes to their lips with shaky hands. The images are certainly scary, but is crystal meth really as bad as all that? In short: yes. Meth ruins the Read more »
How Can I Tell If My Teen Is Using Drugs and Alcohol?
Drug use is a rampant epidemic that can derail a lifetime of positive potential for any teenager. Fortunately, signs of detrimental intoxication are remarkably simple to detect. All organizations that regularly facilitate teenage participation should actively patrol for a variety of characteristics that are indicative of maladaptive drug ingestion. This guide provides a complete overview Read more »
Marijuana is Not Harmless
Marijuana use was on a general decline in the United States for several years, but the use of this drug started to increase once again around 2007. The National Institutes of Health suggests that many of the newest pot smokers are young and around their teenage years. This creates significant concern for anyone who has Read more »
There is No Way My Small Business Has a Drug Problem
Maintaining a safe and efficient work environment is one of the most important goals of every employer. While most small business owners aim to implement safe practices throughout the workplace, many would be surprised to discover that the safety of their employees and customers could be compromised by those who use illegal drugs. Unfortunately, you Read more »
What a Drug Free Workplace Can Do for Your Bottom Line
Studies show that drug users are 33 percent less productive than their sober counterparts. That is a huge difference. This means that if an employee is high on cocaine or ecstasy, he or she is going to be significantly less productive than other workers in the office. In this economy, business owners can’t afford to Read more »
Synthetic Marijuana, Much Worse than You Think and Its Use Is on the Rise
Users of synthetic marijuana, predominantly teenagers and those under 30 years of age, do not realize the significant health risks they take each time they decide to light up this dangerous substance. Commonly referred to as Spice or K2, synthetic pot production has long been unregulated and contains dangerous chemical additives that pose significant health Read more »