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The past several decades have seen the introduction of a wide variety of drugs to different cities, and almost all are equally concerning to parents, community activists and law officials. Drugs interfere with the health of members of the community, especially affecting the lives of those in poverty, our youth and those with mental health Read more »

The Most Horrifying Drug Has Hit America A new synthetic drug originated from Russia has hit the streets of American cities and it has police officials and drug agencies alarmed and panicked. This new drug is known as “krokodil”, Russian for crocodile, and it is a synthetic heroin that causes scaly, greenish skin in its Read more »

While heroin remains a major social issue in Athens County, a new and even more dangerous substance has law enforcement officials on high alert. There are now reports of the Russian drug “krokodil” making an appearance in central Ohio. It is so dangerous that an Ohio sheriff has even promised not to press charges against people Read more »

Heroin addiction takes an enormous toll on users and on the people closest to them. The user experiences detrimental physical effects and the loss of aspirations and relationships. Friends and family of the addict worry over the user’s health and may become the victims of theft and violence. Even employers and co-workers feel the negative Read more »

If most workers were asked whether or not their employer had the right to ask about their activities outside of work hours, the answer would be an emphatic “no.” In general, workplace culture has progressed beyond the 18th and 19th century laws that allowed employers to dictate private matters like requiring that an employee spend Read more »

Most employers would probably say that their number one concern at work is turning a profit. This drive to succeed financially is what keeps most organizations afloat, but countless factors must fall into place to achieve it. Healthy, productive employees are a necessity for any successful firm, and this is why all employers should be Read more »

For many users, heroin is a powerfully addictive substance. It’s relatively inexpensive and easy to obtain, which makes it an attractive recreational drug to a large segment of the population. Unfortunately, recreational use can quickly turn into addiction, a process that has far reaching consequences for the user and their friends and family. Heroin is Read more »

From police and the armed forces to construction workers and miners, substance abuse issues seem to affect workers everywhere. Occasionally, the repercussions of using alcohol or illicit drugs are relatively minor. However, the use of these substances has also led to debilitating accidents and even death. Employers are not helpless when it comes to protecting Read more »