Heroin abuse in the state of Ohio has been increasing in recent years, and it has led to an increased interest in both private and workplace drug testing. In 2010, officials found that heroin overdoses made up 22 percent of all drug fatalities in the state. By 2011, two-thirds of drug-related deaths in Ohio were Read more »

More than 30 million employees across America use illegal drugs on a regular basis. The cost to employers is great, and some cities are tackling the problem by increasing workplace drug testing. Cleveland, Ohio is among them. Safety Issues Associated with Employee Drug Use Whether they do it at home or on the job, employees Read more »

A heroin drug ring with ties to gangs has been brought down after an indictment by a federal grand jury in Cleveland. The operation included 31 individuals, 28 of which have already been arrested. The ring’s leader was 33 year-old Mark Makupson, who lives in the Cleveland area. Gardner Witt, a leader of the Black Read more »

Employers face obvious legal and ethical issues when employees are caught using drugs on company time, but there are also serious hidden risks when workers use drugs at home. Besides increased turnover from failed random drug tests, businesses often face problems that affect overall efficiency, safety and profit. The following are just a few of Read more »

Synthetic marijuana refers to a range of dangerous designer drugs that became available in the United States in 2008. The products are generally marketed as herbal incense or potpourri. They contain plant materials laced with potent, lab-produced cannabinoid substances that are intended to mimic the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the ingredient in natural marijuana that Read more »

Ohio has permanently banned two designer drugs used to create synthetic marijuana products. The legislation applies to PB-22 and 5F-PB-22, two cannabinoid substances that are intended to mimic the effects of marijuana when smoked. Synthetic marijuana products are typically marketed as herbal potpourri or incense and are sold under names such as Spice, Skunk, K2, Read more »

Heroin is a highly addictive illegal drug that is derived from morphine, a substance that occurs naturally in poppy plants. It primarily originates in South America and Southeast Asia. In the form of a white or brown powder, the drug is commonly sold on the streets under various names including dope, horse, skag, smack, black Read more »

Manufacturers of consumer and commercial products face a serious problem when they employ drug abusers. Despite routine drug screening, up to 70 percent of Americans who use illegal drugs are currently employed. Substances that commonly affect workplace performance include marijuana, opiates, cocaine, PCP, barbiturates, alcohol and others. The effects of substance abuse in any industry Read more »