Drugs

Drugs on the Job: The Prevalence of Substance Abuse at Work

Understanding the Urge to Do Drugs on the Job They say there are a time and a place for everything. But for those who struggle with substance use disorder, it can feel impossible to control the urge to use drugs... Learn More

Will America Keep Jumping from One Drug Overdose Crisis to Another?

American Overdose Epidemics Over the past several years, opioid abuse rates expanded into the current crisis devastating the country with overwhelming overdose death rates. Experts point out that prescription drug abuse made a significant contribution to the beginning of this... Learn More

Cory Booker Pushing Cannabis Legalization Along with Presidential Bid

On Thursday, February 28, 2019, Cory Booker introduced a bill that would effectively establish cannabis legalization across America at the federal level. Since the legislation's introduction, it has gained the support of many other prominent Democrats. So what does this mean... Learn More

College Student Arrested for Creating ‘Banana Plug’ App to Sell Drugs

Following a recent investigation, a college freshman in Northern California named Collin Riley Howard has been arrested for allegedly creating an app for the iPhone called Banana Plug to sell illegal substances. Technology has brought innovation to almost every aspect... Learn More

Notorious El Chapo Drug Lord Found Guilty: Now Facing Life Sentence

It is official. El Chapo, one of the most notorious drug lords in Mexico, has been found guilty. Today, on February 12, 2019, in a Brooklyn federal court, an anonymous jury reached a verdict in the trial. US District Judge... Learn More

New Drug Czar Sets Up Strategy Trying to Address Drug Crisis

New Drug Czar Releases New Strategy Trying to Address Drug Crisis

Last week, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy finally released the Trump administration’s first-ever National Drug Control Strategy. This plan presented by the new Drug Czar outlines top priorities for combating illicit drug abuse and distribution in... Learn More

Driving on Cannabis Is Still an Issue States Are Struggling to Address

Cannabis reform is on the rise all across the United States, and many advocates believe that federal legalization may be right around the corner. As the trend of medical legalization and recreational use legislation spreads, many are wondering is soon... Learn More

Jim Carroll Officially Becomes Trump Admin Drug Czar

Shift Differential: Night Owls vs Early Birds

President Donald Trump's White House has finally filled the seat of Drug Czar. Ever since Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2017, this position has gone without a permanent name attached. Considering the ongoing opioid crisis in America, many were concerned... Learn More

Should We Stop Teen Drug Users from Being Convicted as Drug Dealers?

Over the years, a great many of us have experienced the blissful cluelessness of being teenagers. Some of us may even have experienced peer pressure or bad decision making. One of the more common decisions teens will often be pressured... Learn More

Fake Weed Ban in Illinois Making K2 and Spice Schedule I Drugs

New Year, New Laws With the New Year official here, one thing to keep in mind is the hundreds of new laws all over the country that are now in effect. As of January 1, 2019, law enforcement will now... Learn More

11 Things We Know About the New Opioid Bill

New Opioid Bill to Fight the Ongoing Crisis In the month of October, President Donald Trump signed a package of bipartisan bills for initiatives designed to address the ongoing opioid crisis in America. The recent legislation is being called a... Learn More

2018 Midterm Elections Impact Drug Policy and Healthcare

With the beginning of November, we saw a lot of excitement surrounding the 2018 midterm elections. While in some areas votes are still being counted, it is already safe to say there was a historic voter turnout. According to reports,... Learn More

Drugs on the Job: The Prevalence of Substance Abuse at Work

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