Heroin has always been viewed as a drug that caused problems somewhere else, but sadly, that misconception is being proven wrong on a large scale. In Ohio, the problem is so bad that police have recently started carrying a heroin antidote known as Narcan to combat the massive overdose epidemic. As heroin spreads from inner Read more »
Elyria Police Carrying Heroin Antidote to Combat Overdose Epidemic
Despite decades of education about the dangers of narcotics like heroin, use in Cleveland, Ohio is continuing to skyrocket, resulting in a death toll of epidemic proportions. The drug is cheap, easily accessible and deadly. The number of heroin deaths in 2012 is a four-fold increase over 2007 statistics. This year it is on track Read more »
Can You Spot the Signs of Teen Drug Abuse?
Teen drug abuse is a serious problem that can lead to a number of unfortunate consequences, ranging from trouble with the law to health problems. If you suspect that your child may be abusing drugs, you need to learn the signs of substance abuse. Once you know and understand the most common signs, you can Read more »
New Employee Drug Tests Can Identify Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic Drugs. The next big thing. Karen Kitchen with USAMDT in Cleveland is interviewed in this investigative report by WEWS-TV, the ABC affiliate in Cleveland. Read more at Newsnet 5, Cleveland »