Friday, April 19, 2024
Marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in some states in the United States. However, it remains illegal under federal law. Prospective employers may require job applicants to undergo a drug test for weed as one of the conditions for employment. Safety-sensitive industries such as transportation may also require employees […]
There are numerous reasons why people take drugs. They may be using them for recreational purposes or to manage pain. When it comes to managing pain, these pills get consumed in a controlled manner before being discontinued. Taking drugs is inherently not wrong but becomes an issue when drugs get […]
There indeed is a history of people using natural methods to overcome addiction without any clinical intervention. However, it still remains crucial to always consult with a doctor or therapist before embarking on a course of treatment to manage your addiction or withdrawal syndrome. Different natural remedies, both herbs and […]
Recent research claims that large pharmaceutical companies rewrite scientific articles to exaggerate the virtues of a drug and mask its adverse side effects. Doctors write prescriptions based on this false information, informs the Italian magazine L’Espresso in a recent edition, in an article signed by Silvio Garattini, Director of the Mario Negri […]
If you are a teacher in high school or in a middle school, then chances are you have likely talked to your students about alcohol and drugs and the effects they have on the body. However, how many teachers in these levels actually do so? What we mean is taking […]
Typically, when someone is charged with a DUI, it refers to driving while under the influence of alcohol. But, a DUI can actually refer to being impaired by any substance when you get behind the wheel of a vehicle. In the new age of prescription drug use and pot legalization, […]
Every year, it seems, drug companies come up with new drugs to help addicts fight their addictions to alcohol, tobacco, and narcotics. But do these drugs work? Are they dangerous? In one of the more ironic wrinkles in medical history, are they addicting? The quick answer to these questions is […]
In a world where addiction is high on the list of socio-economic problems, treatment centers are popping up in every major city and many in outlying towns and villages as well. From drugs to food to gambling to sex, it seems as though we are living in a society that […]
From the early 80s, United States has been facing the problem of drug trafficking. Plenty of initiatives have been taken by the US government to curb the spread of drug inside the country. The laws that govern the use and possession of drugs and addictive substances are pretty harsh. Anyone, […]
Even before our children arrive, our thoughts are filled with hopes and dreams about whom and what they will become. Most of us never dream that our children will grow up to abuse drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, drug and alcohol use in children and teens is on the rise, especially […]
Doctors, nurses, and others in the medical field have best intentions when providing care for their patients. However, they’re human as well. Mistakes can be made. The body is a complex organism. When you're introduced to a prescription you may not know how your body will react since there are […]
There are good reasons to believe that alcohol and drug abuse is an increasing problem in the UK workplace. A 2012 report by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service found that roughly 33 percent of British employers nowadays have to deal with alcohol and drug abuse problems at the workplace. […]