Alcohol abuse continues to be a growing problem in the world today, with the number of individuals suffering from alcohol abuse increasing every year. What’s also increasing every year is the number of children who are abusing alcohol. Alcohol abuse is different from both alcoholism and alcohol addiction. A key factor to fixing alcohol abuse Read more »
How Does Synthetic Marijuana Affect Your Body?
Synthetic marijuana is a manufactured version of cannabis that was sold legally under many different names. It contains dried plant material and chemicals additives to induce a mind altering high. Many young people wanted to use synthetic marijuana because it is not detectable in standard drug tests. This drug can affect the body in several Read more »
What Are the Signs of Painkiller Abuse?
Dealing with pain on a daily basis is horrific. A person who is dealing with chronic pain understands how this pain not only affects them physically, but it also negatively affects them both mentally and emotionally. Living with chronic pain diminishes a person’s ability to interact with others and to form meaningful relationships. For this Read more »
Five Benefits of a Drug Free Workplace Program
Some companies are on the fence when it comes to drug testing their employees. However, with one clear look at how beneficial a drug free workplace program is, there should be no hesitations. Employee drug abuse is growing at alarming rates, with at lease seven out of ten drug abusers fully employed. Here are five Read more »
Synthetic Marijuana Poses Real Danger
In convenience stores across the country, dangerous drugs are masquerading as innocent, natural plant products that offer a similar experience to the one produced by smoking marijuana. With clever names like Spice, K2, Kush, Moon Rocks and fake weed, synthetic marijuana products lure unsuspecting users with promises of a natural high and a warning label Read more »
E-Cigarettes Can be Poisonous, but Aren’t Regulated
Liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes can be poisonous, but is not regulated by federal authorities, The New York Times reports. The liquid is extracted from tobacco and mixed with flavorings, colorings and chemicals. Tiny amounts, either ingested or absorbed through the skin, can cause seizures and vomiting. It can even be deadly, the newspaper notes. Read more »
DEA Cracks Down on “Wax”
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is cracking down in California on a potent marijuana product called “wax,” according to ABC News. Wax is legal—and popular—in Colorado. Wax is a distillation of marijuana said to be so potent that a single hit will keep a person high for more than a day, the article notes. A Read more »
How to Identify Drug Abuse in the Workplace
As an increasing number of people underestimate or discount the effects of drugs, drug abuse has skyrocketed. This makes it more important than ever before for employers to identify the signs of drug abuse and take appropriate action. Armed with the proper knowledge, employers can reduce or eliminate the impact of drug abuse on employee Read more »