Therapists are experimenting with using psychedelic drugs, such as MDMA, ketamine, and psilocybin, to treat patients suffering from PTSD, otherwise known as post-traumatic stress disorder. The patient undergoes the supervised treatment in a controlled setting and some believe the results thus far seem promising. PTSD is an anxiety disorder that presents itself after someone experiences Read more »
This Magic Mushroom Is to Die For
Psychedelic mushroom products are selling off the shelves in America. Sadly, not all psychedelic mushrooms are safe for human consumption though. The Amanita muscaria (A. muscaria) mushroom is being marketed by some companies as a treatment for depression, anxiety, and other maladies. Still, nobody’s informing consumers that risking death with every dose isn’t the best Read more »
Duties of a DOT DER
Small business owners operating a drug-free workplace and employing the general workforce often handle the employee drug testing program themselves. They could be known as the company’s Designated Employer Representative (DER). The Department of Transportation (DOT) created the title for that position as part of its drug testing protocol. The DOT oversees employers of the Read more »
How to Pass a Mouth Swab Drug Test
First and foremost, not using drugs is the one sure way to pass a mouth swab drug test. However, many drug users have jobs and, at some point, find themselves desperate to pass a company drug test. Moreover, they may resort to trying to produce a false positive result. According to the word on the Read more »
Psychologists Leading the Way to Combat Youth Substance Abuse
Psychologists, such as Aaron Weiner, PhD, ABPP, a licensed clinical psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, have been drawing attention to the fact that youth substance abuse is still a huge problem in the United States. The term “youth” incorporates middle school children as well as teens. It’s a well-known fact that kids begin to use Read more »
Holidays are Hard for Many Recovering Addicts
People worldwide look forward to the holidays with joyful anticipation. However, those who are new to or struggle with sobriety may dread them. The holidays can be filled with triggers that could cause them to falter and fall back into their old ways. And, many worry that if they fall, they won’t find their way Read more »
What is a DOT Safety Concern?
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy (Policy Office) coordinates with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and other Federal agencies to share the responsibility for determining transportation-related safety activities. The Policy Office coordinates and executes the DOT’s safety initiatives in the following ways: Reviews and analyzes domestic transportation policy regarding DOT leadership decisions Read more »
Is Policing Prescriptions a Life Sentence for Chronic Pain?
Nearly a decade has passed since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) released its original guidelines for physicians and pharmacies working with patients suffering from chronic pain. The CDCP’s suggestions were intended to help battle against opioid addiction, which had reached epidemic proportions. However, the CDCP may have created a “one bad apple” Read more »