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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 »

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 »

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 »

Drug testing helps manufacturers ensure that their workers are not using illegal drugs on the job or on their own time. Up to 84 percent of employers now require drug testing for new hires, and many also conduct random drug tests to guarantee a consistently drug-free work environment. Typically, employers obtain a urine sample for Read more »

One man in Butler County, just north of Cincinnati, Ohio, is attacking the area’s heroin problem in a new and unique way. Butler County Prosecutor, Michael Gmoser recently put out the word that he wants to hear directly from heroin addicts about their personal struggles with the drug. Gmoser says he has received dozens of Read more »

They’re sold discreetly in convenience stores and labeled as natural products. Sporting cute, innocent-sounding names like K2, Spice, Moon Rocks and Mr. Happy, synthetic marijuana has become disturbingly popular among teens and young adults who assume they are harmless. Often referred to as fake weed or incense, the typical synthetic marijuana product looks similar to Read more »

A new product called Palcohol may soon be available for people who want to make overindulgence and intoxication much faster and easier. Palcohol is simply freeze-dried alcohol in a powdered form. It is packaged in small packets that weigh only an ounce and can easily fit into any pocket. College fraternities might be thrilled with Read more »

Ohio residents who are concerned about drug abuse recently received good news. Preliminary statistics released earlier this month indicated that Cuyahoga County deaths caused by heroin overdose have decreased since the first of the year. Between 38 and 40 county residents died from heroin overdose in the first quarter of 2014; it is the lowest Read more »