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Government Substance Abuse Organizations

The government also plays a significant role in helping people pursue a drug- free environment. In the United States, there about 20 million people who work in the government and most of them are assigned in some organizations that help combat the rampant issue of drug abuse among teens and adults. Government organizations on drug [...]

6 Things to Know About Prescription Drug Abuse in the UK

Michael Jackson. Heath Ledger. Brittany Murphy. Ana Nicole Smith. All of them are popular celebrities—people who thousands all over the world look up to. Their fame and star qualities aren’t the only things that they have in common, though. All three—Jackson, Ledger, Smith and Murphy have died supposedly because of prescription drug abuse. With the [...]

Legalization of Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana has long been a topic of many discussions, from heated debates among lawmakers and government authorities to friendly exchanges of opinions among family members, friends and colleagues. Probably one of the main reasons this is a favorite topic of several discussions is the fact that, until this very day, people are still divided [...]

10 Things You Need to Know About Corporate Drug Testing

Even though illicit drug abuse is a top concern for most employers, drugs are not the only substance abused in today’s corporate world. This is why it is extremely important to talk about substance abuse testing that includes not only drugs, but the other substances commonly abused by employees as well. Substances like steroid, nicotine, [...]

3 Common Prescription Drugs That Can Cause A Positive Drug Test For Amphetamines

Drug testing is common among employers today, including random drug testing that can occur in some workplaces. Most of the drug testing that is done is used to screen out illegal drug use such as street drugs. Street drugs such as amphetamines include cocaine as well as methamphetamines, two of the most common street drugs [...]

Prescription Drug Abuse and How to Detect It

Prescription drug abuse is a serious problem that affects all walks of life. It is in fact, the single most overlooked form of drug addiction in the United States and in this time of financial turmoil it’s on the rise. What is the Problem? The reason that this form of drug abuse is so prevalent [...]

Myths and Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in the U.S.

Prescription drug abuse is on the rise and it’s making headlines. The wave of information that has come with it can be overwhelming, conflicting and outright inaccurate. So how do you know if someone you know is at risk? How do you know what’s true and what’s not? Separating Fact from Fiction Finding the answers [...]

Cases of Strange Drug Testing Rules

There are a number of reasons why companies, schools and government agencies all over the world, not just in the United States, impose drug testing rules. They are meant to make sure that communities and environments, and the individuals who live therein, are safeguarded from whatever harm is associated from the use of illicit drugs [...]

Most Popular Prescription Drugs Abused in USA

There is a sufficient increase in the number of people who have started depending on numerous over the counter medications. At the same time, it has been noticed that there are numerous so called patients, who have started administering numerous prescription drugs, which under ordinary circumstances are not essentially needed to cure an ailment. An [...]

10 Things to Know About Workplace Drug Testing State Laws and Regulations in Texas

1) A Brief Overview The state of Texas is considered a hybrid state, wherein there is no specific law which requires or limits an employer’s action unless a worker voluntarily agrees to participate in the state workers compensation program. 2) The Policy If an employer has an employee force which exceeds fifteen employees, he/she needs [...]