Heroin is an illegal drug that is a member of the opiate family. It is made from morphine, which is a dangerous substance that is taken from an Asian opium poppy seed. The drug is commonly a white or brown powder, but it can also come in the form of a black gummy substance referred Read more »
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What Are the Signs of Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol is a culturally acceptable (and sometimes culturally expected) way to celebrate, unwind, have fun and forget troubles. However, because it is so acceptable, issues of dependence and abuse can sometimes develop unnoticed. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), as it is formally called when diagnosed by a medical, mental health or substance abuse professional, is not Read more »
How Does Synthetic Marijuana Affect Your Body
In some ways, synthetic marijuana behaves in the body like marijuana and is often chosen because of the false belief that it is safe and for the intensity of the high it produced. Side effects include psychotic effects like anxiety, hallucinations and even paranoia. Synthetic marijuana has become widely regarded as a public health crisis Read more »
What Are the Signs of Painkiller Abuse
Painkillers are both powerful and valuable tools in the field of medicine. Without them, many of our modern procedures would be impossible, as the subjects would find themselves unable to deal with the lingering pain from what might be a vital, life-saving procedure. However, like any tool, painkillers can be abused, and quite often are. Read more »
Five Reasons Atlanta Employers Implement a Drug-Free Workplace Program
The push to legalize marijuana and the decline of the popularity of the war on drugs have led some people to question the merits of a drug-free workplace. Some wonder if the benefits of implementing drug-free workplace programs outweigh the negatives. Many employers in Atlanta, however, have found multiple benefits to having a drug-free workplace. Read more »
Synthetic Marijuana Threat Grows in Atlanta
Atlanta has a growing drug problem on its hands, and it is sending record numbers of unsuspecting people to hospital emergency rooms. The culprit is a synthetic drug known as Spice, or K2. Amazingly, Spice is easy to obtain at convenience stores, smoke shops and other places that cater to an underground market for items Read more »
NFL Players Use Marijuana To ‘Cope With Pain’
A 2013 Gallup poll revealed that 58% of Americans favor the legalization of marijuana, and two states, Colorado and Washington, have taken the lead by allowing recreational use of the drug. As other states consider following their example, research into the medicinal benefits is expected to be a critical factor in their decisions. One of Read more »
Georgia Heroin Testing Increases as Abuse Rises
A serious epidemic in Georgia is causing concern for law enforcement officials, parents, and teachers. There’s a drastic increase in the numbers of heroin users in Georgia, and it’s getting more prevalent in Atlanta, which wasn’t known to have a high number of heroin users in past years. The increase is reaching epidemic proportions. One Read more »