Drug smugglers have been known to take incredibly dangerous—some would say foolish—risks to meet the demand for their illicit drugs and make a profit in doing so. Smugglers have hidden drugs in the cargo holds of their planes and boats. They’ve hidden them in shipments of products like toys and pottery, attempting to ... Read More
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Multi-Panel Drug Tests: What They Are, and How They Could Affect Your Job Security
Nationwide, many companies issue drug tests to job candidates during the screening process and periodically throughout employment. While this is more common in blue-collar positions, any company, from investment banks to warehouses, has the right to test for drugs and alcohol. If tests come back positive, there may be ... Read More
Drug Profile: Trazodone, Uses, and Potential Side Effects
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 17.3 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in their lives. According to its report, “an estimated 65 percent received combined care by a health professional and medication treatment.” Doctors now have various medications to ... Read More
Is Gambling an Addiction, and Is There a Cure?
While we label many behaviors as addictive, there is only one non-substance-related type that is considered a disorder in the DSM. That disorder is Gambling addiction. The designation and opinions about gambling disorder vary greatly among people as well. While heroin use is an activity almost everyone would consider a ... Read More
Shocking New Data Reveals Devastating Fallout of West Virginia’s Opiate Epidemic
While drug arrests are down nationwide for the second consecutive year, the aftermath of the opiate epidemic in West Virginia continues to create ripple effects throughout the state. According to a report from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), there were 26,645 nationwide drug arrests in 2018, continuing a downward ... Read More
How Kentucky’s Drug Addiction Problems Are Now the Focus of Private Employers
Illegal drug use in Kentucky has reached epidemic proportions and affects every segment of society in the Bluegrass State. As with cancer, it's a rare family that hasn't been directly touched by drug addiction or known a family that has. We're losing productivity, time and resources fighting this ... Read More
Drug Profile: Concerta
Concerta is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Once-a-day-Concerta is often prescribed to treat ADHD. The drug helps control the chemicals in the brain that are associated with hyperactivity and impulse control. Concerta is a relatively new drug; it’s been on the market since 2000 and is prescribed to ... Read More
Overdose Deaths Are Down in the Land of 10,000 Lakes – How Minnesota’s Approach May Be Working
Following a broad range of efforts designed to combat soaring drug overdose deaths, Minnesota's approach may be working. In 2017, 422 Minnesota residents died from an opioid overdose. Recognizing that these numbers were only continuing to rise from year to year, Minnesota decided to take action. The results thus far ... Read More
