Drug Abuse

In the US, drug use is a pervasive problem, and despite its inherent danger and vital role in economic development, the construction industry is one of the hardest hit industries by substance abuse. A report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on the 2008 and 2012 surveys conducted with the aim Read more »

It’s well known that in the United States we are currently undergoing an epidemic of unprecedented proportions when it comes opioid abuse. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have even attributed the a major drop in life expectancy for Americans in large part to the opioid crisis, from 78.9 to 78.8. President Read more »

Over the past few decades, impressive advancements have been made in the fields of medicine and healthcare which have provided both diagnostic tests and treatment options for diseases which previously had none. Unfortunately, a strong stigma still exists around mental health, addiction, and psychiatric conditions. One of the reasons for this is that people don’t Read more »

The way Hollywood portrays alcoholics and drug addicts is often one that glamorizes the lifestyle as one of excitement—with just a hint of danger. Even drug dealers can be shown in a sympathetic light, despite the fact that millions of people’s lives are destroyed by the actions of a few. Television is a constant presence Read more »

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), drunk driving was the leading cause of death in auto crashes since national surveys began in the 1970s. Now, alcohol is just another substance that can be involved, found in 29% of the drivers who died in auto accidents in 2016. Drugged driving is officially more common Read more »

According to statistics, employers pay $7,000 per year for a single employee with a drug-related problem. Consider also that 65% of all workplace accidents are drug or alcohol related, with marijuana found to be the most prevalent drug used among employees.  A safe and healthy workplace promotes a productive working environment, and protects both the employees Read more »

Drug abuse in most US cities is on the rise, and this is no different in Houston. Although the state of Texas might not be on the spot as a high-risk drug abuse zone, it still deals with a wide range of substance abuse problems. One of the things that make the state a high-intensity Read more »

2018 could be a game changer when it comes to drug legalization, especially marijuana. In states like Washington and Colorado, the drug is already legal. A survey carried out indicated that 58% of the American population is advocating for its legalization. Colorado was the first state to decriminalize the drug, by lowering penalties and establishing Read more »