It’s no secret that pain relievers, such as oxycontin and other opioids, are addictive. Some of these powerful pain relievers can even cause patients to form an addiction before finishing their first prescription. When that happens, they may take too much of the medication putting them at increased risk of experiencing side effects—or worse, an Read more »
How Would Florida Employers Deal with Legalization?
If you are trying to discern whether or not Floridians will legalize marijuana in November, it depends on which poll you look to for information. For instance, the latest poll from Florida Atlantic University found that the number of those in support falls short of 60% of the voters—the predetermined number required to pass. On Read more »
Is It Wise to Focus on a Psychedelic Frontier?
Back in the 1950s and ’60s, physicians prescribed psychedelic drugs to treat anxiety, depression, alcohol dependence, and anxiety in terminal illness patients. Additionally, there was a lot of research underway into using psychedelic drugs for other medical conditions. Advocates for these drugs say that research was halted prematurely due to President Richard Nixon’s “War on Read more »
Overdose Deaths Dropped Sharply Across the Nation
After an unprecedented rise in drug overdose deaths throughout the pandemic—topping out at a 46% increase between 2019 and 2021—the U.S. celebrated when the number dropped by 3% during 2023. Have you heard that as of April 2024, the numbers dropped even further? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that according to the latest Read more »
Did Overprescribing Opioids Start the Addiction Crisis?
Physicians who prescribed synthetic opioids, such as oxycodone and oxycontin, along with other similar medications, for pain relief have been accused of being the culprits responsible for sparking the addiction crisis that is ripping our nation apart. However, the truth has a way of coming to light. It turns out they may have gotten a Read more »
Suspect an Employee is Cheating on a Drug Test?
Rumors are floating around the company that a certain employee may have tampered with their drug test to achieve a false negative result. There’s no way to prove it, of course, so you’ve asked management to keep an eye out and document any suspicion of drug use. The situation has raised a thought though. Short Read more »
If Florida Legalizes Pot, What Happens to Drug Testing?
We’re just over a month before the November election. It turns out that Florida isn’t the only state that has marijuana legalization on the ballot. Idaho, Nebraska, and South Dakota are putting the decision in the hands of their citizens too. Should the measures pass, advocates for legalization are sure to call for an end Read more »
Does DOT Drug Test Detect Synthetic Urine?
People who use drugs get desperate when faced with taking a drug test. That’s because they fear being found out and suffering the consequences of testing positive. Some try to obtain a false negative by using homemade concoctions or purchasing detox products. Some try using synthetic urine as an option. The trucking industry took steps Read more »