Did you know that the criminal justice system sometimes requires individuals to remain drug-free or alcohol-free in order to comply with a legal requirement? To this end, courts may require individuals to undergo drug and alcohol testing to prove their sobriety. In addition to being illegal, drugs are often closely tied to criminal activity in America, … Read More →

The fact that people struggling with drug addiction often attempt to “beat” drug tests is not a new phenomenon. However, after consuming a drug, attempting to pass a drug test isn’t just risky; it’s often unsuccessful, detectable, and highly dangerous. One of the latest methods is known as a “baking soda bomb.” Unproven and potentially … Read More →

Employers choose to test employees for drug and alcohol use at a variety of times. Some conduct random drug testing, some test prior to employment, and many invest in post-accident drug testing. Post-accident testing is performed after an employee has been involved in an accident while at work. The employer must establish how and when … Read More →

Oftentimes, when Americans think about the major drug issues affecting the country, they picture people who live far away. In fact, the opioid crisis is occurring in your own backyard as well – metaphorically, if not literally. So today we’re talking about the drug crisis in Missouri, our home state. Opioid overdose deaths are on … Read More →

Public officials are desperate for a solution to the harrowing opioid epidemic sweeping through America. Did you know that 64,000 Americans died last year from overdosing on opioids? Although experts and scientific analysis show that medication-assisted treatments for opioid addiction are effective, some people believe they simply substitute one drug (like heroin) for another (like … Read More →

Did you know that people hoping to cheat on a drug test can now buy fake pee? Synthetic urine mimics the visual, chemical, and thermal properties of human urine. More and more people around the country are purchasing synthetic urine and slipping it into specimen cups in an attempt to “beat” drug tests required by … Read More →

As you wrap up your back-to-school shopping and wave your kids goodbye as they run to the bus, take a moment to consider this fact: “21 percent of 12th graders say that they’ve used any illicit drug other than marijuana at least once in their lifetime, and about 36 percent reported using marijuana in the … Read More →

A study recently published by the University of Virginia found the number of deaths due to opioid overdoses is extremely underreported, with the actual number of deaths being around 24% higher. One of the most commonly used metrics is the 91 American deaths per day from opioid overdoses. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports … Read More →

In 2014, more people died of a drug overdose than any other year on record, and today it is the leading cause of injury death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 91 Americans die from an opioid overdose every day. Many factors have contributed to the opioid … Read More →

Unfortunately, many misconceptions surround substance abuse, addiction, treatment, and recovery. The stigma attached to drug addiction sometimes prevents people from obtaining the help they need. Through education and public awareness, we can eradicate some of the myths about drug addiction and assist those on their way toward recovery.