Heroin is a powerful narcotic classed as a Schedule 1 drug under the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Controlled Substances Act. Drugs in this category have a high potential for addiction and abuse with no currently accepted medical use in treatment within the United States. It’s processed from morphine which is a naturally occurring substance extracted Read more »
Drug Use
Marijuana Legalization Doesn’t Mean It’s Not a Drug
If you tell someone who approves of marijuana legalization that it doesn’t change the fact that it’s a drug they’re apt to downplay your statement. The majority of our society now deems marijuana as being a “harmless” drug because its effects are mild. Users have gained the reputation of being laid back and carefree. The Read more »
How to Identify Cocaine or Crack Cocaine in the Workplace
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant classed as a Schedule 2 drug under the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Controlled Substances Act. It has a high potential for abuse due to its addictive nature. The Schedule 2 drug class is recognized as having medical use. Cocaine is cleared for use as a topical local anesthetic for the Read more »
A Distinct Sign Someone Used Tranq
The life of a drug addict is a horrible existence for most. While there are some who are able to function “normally” and are seemingly responsible citizens, many wind up as slaves to the addiction. They lose their jobs, their homes, and even their families and live on the streets, in a homeless colony on Read more »
How to Identify Hallucinogens Use in the Workplace
Should a co-worker ever come tearing down the hallway screaming that a giant hand has grabbed his coat tail and won’t let go, they may not have gone stark raving mad. It could be an indicator that they’ve taken hallucinogens of one type or another. As a rule, employees don’t use this type of drug Read more »
Do the Holidays Cause a Surge in Substance Abuse?
Unfortunately, the short answer is yes. It’s easy to discern that substance abuse and the holidays seemingly walk hand-in-hand. Revelry is in the air! Drinking—even casual drug use—is normal behavior at many social gatherings whether they be office parties or even the extended family dinner at Aunt Molly’s house. So, even those who don’t normally Read more »