Five Times to Talk About Drugs Every parent wants to protect their child from danger, and one way most of us do that is with a talk, at some point in their lives, about the dangers of drug use. But just one “Drug Talk” isn’t enough to make the lesson stick. Before your teen is […]
Read moreWhat You Can Do To Stop It There are many, many reasons why young people choose to experiment with illegal drugs. They range from school-related problems, to home issues, to relationship trouble, but the thing they all have in common is that they are a choice. It is always a choice whether or not to […]
Read moreIf A Loved One Has A Drug Problem Having a loved one with a drug problem is difficult for everyone involved. Regardless of the drug and severity of the issue, it can cause stress and aggravation. Here are some tips if you are in this situation: Get Informed Drug use and abuse varies […]
Read moreHow to Create a Drug-Free Home 1) Lead by Example It’s an old saying, but it’s really true – actions speak louder than words. If you want to encourage a drug-free home, model appropriate behaviors. For example, if you smoke, make a point of going outside to do so. If you indulge in drinks at […]
Read moreAdderal and College It’s not just athletes using drugs as performance enhancers—traditional students do it, too. Adderall is a prescription drug classified as a schedule II drug in the amphetamine class. The drug, which is used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as well as narcolepsy, is increasingly used […]
Read moreBath Salts come in two basic types: 1. Those that act like an amphetamine. 2. Those that act like and amphetamine and a hallucinogen As you would imagine it is the worst and Flakka (alpha-PVP) presents with an effect called excited delirium. Anxiety, paranoia, delusion, elevated body temperature, convulsion, and death or just a few […]
Read moreHow to Maintain a Drug Free Workplace Increased productivity, morale, and company success are all linked to a drug free work environment. Ensuring your company is running in tip-top shape can be difficult! Here are some tips for maintaining a drug free workplace: 1. Drug Testing In order to establish and maintain a […]
Read moreDangers of Drug Abuse in the Workplace It is not surprising to imagine that drug abuse has a negative impact on the workplace. Statistics say, of all drug users, about 75% are actively employed in the workplace. The costs of drug abuse in the workplace go beyond finances. Here are reasons for having a drug-free […]
Read moreHow to Encourage Your Children to Stay Away From Drugs Since it is not possible to be with our children at all times, we must do our part to encourage healthy decision making. Unfortunately, being exposed to drugs seems to be an unavoidable part of growing up. Here are some tips to encourage your children […]
Read moreWhat Are Anabolic Steroids Anabolic steroids are drugs such as testosterone, which are prescribed to make muscles bigger and bones stronger in cases such as delayed puberty. Abuse of these steroids is an increasing issue in today’s world of sports. Athletes are using these steroids illegally to “get big” and enhance their athletic performance. Anabolic […]
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