10 Dangerous Things Kids do to Get High
Most kids will try some kind of a drug before the age of 20. For the kids that do not have access or the means to buy drugs, they will use other drug methods to catch a buzz. It is important for parents to stress the seriousness of using drugs or other methods of getting […]
Opiate Withdrawal
Opiate withdrawal is characterized by the physical and mental symptoms that occur after stopping or reducing intake of opioids, a substance found in certain prescription pain medications and illegal drugs like heroin. The use of prescription medication is used by nearly half of all Americans in the United States. The use of opioids increases the […]
Common Prescription Pain Relievers
Doctors prescribe opioids to give relief to those in acute pain. Regular use of the prescription drug can lead to addiction and dependence. Examples of prescribed opioids include: Codeine: Used for mild to moderately severe pain. Fentynal: Used for severe ongoing pain. Fentynal is highly addictive and it is a synthetic alternative to morphine. Hydrocodone: […]
Failing Pre-Employment Drug Testing
With a growing economy, low unemployment rate and thousands of new jobs being created, manufacturing companies are being hit by potential employees failing pre-employment drug tests. The abuse of opioids and growing use of marijuana has resulted to half of applicants in the upper-Midwest failing their drug tests. Companies like Columbiana Boiler in Ohio are […]
Generic Names for Drugs
Generic names for Barbiturates Amobarbital, Pentobarbital, Phenobarbital, Secobarbital, Tuinal Generic names for Benzodiazepines Diazepam, Oxazepam, Nitrazepam, Temazepam, Lorazepam, Flunitrazepam, Bromazepam, Clonazepam Generic names for Oxycodone Hydrocodone, Meperidine, Hydromorphine Generic names for Buprenorphine Naloxone, Suboxone, Subsolv Generic names for Opiates Heroin, Morphine, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Codeine, Fentanyl Generic names for Methadone Dolophine, Methadose, Diskets Generic names for […]
Drug Abuse in the Workplace
According to a recent survey conducted by the National Safety Council, more than 70% of employers have been impacted by prescription drug abuse in the workplace. About 41% of employers fail to test for synthetic opioids when testing employees for other drugs. Opioid abuse and addiction is becoming more common because of its addictiveness and high […]
Drug Detection Timeline
How long do drugs stay in your urine, hair and blood? Drug tests detect the presence of metabolites in your urine, hair and saliva. Unlike urine tests, a blood test has a short detection timeline because drugs normally disappear from your bloodstream within a couple of hours. Blood tests are the most accurate form of detection, but […]