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 »
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How to Pass a Drug Test
Drug users search the internet looking for ways to create a false positive on a drug test. We’ve got news for them. It’s not going to do them any good. The drug testing industry continues to evolve. Technological advances coupled with increasingly sophisticated laboratory equipment help lab techs weed out cheaters. They’d probably be better 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 »
Be Here for the New Year
People celebrate the New Year like there’s no tomorrow. Sadly, for some party-goers out to have a night like no other, that rings true. According to an article published by Psychology Today, adults consume twice as much alcohol during New Year’s Eve than they normally do. This greatly increases the risk of car accidents and 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 »
What Should You Do If an Employee Refuses a Drug Test?
It would seem extremely unusual for an employee to refuse a drug test, but it has happened. That’s because employees who use drugs don’t want their employers to be aware of it and avoiding the drug test would be an easy out for them. If you participate in a drug-free workplace program, your drug testing Read more »