Kratom [Kray tom] What is it? Kratom is a psychoactive substance that mimics opioid use. Kratom comes from the Mitragyna speciosa plant found in Southeast Asia. Traditionally, the leaves would be chewed or added to teas by Thai or Malaysian natives to increase energy, stamina, and limit their fatigue. Currently, kratom is ground to a … Read More →
What does the MORE Act mean for safety-sensitive employees and marijuana?
What does the MORE Act mean for safety-sensitive employees and marijuana? December 4 the U.S. House of Representatives passed the MORE Act by a vote of 228-164. This act removes marijuana from the list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances Act. If the MORE Act becomes law, it would decriminalize marijuana but would not … Read More →
Do you know the difference? – Opiate vs. Opioid
Do you know the difference between an Opiate and an Opioid? Both groups of substances are narcotics and used medically for pain relief, anesthesia, and cough or diarrhea suppression. However, both are used illicitly by those with a substance use disorder. Read more below on the differences between Opiates and Opioids.
… Read More →Drug Dictionary Series: Oxycodone
Oxycodone [ox i KOE done] What is it? Oxycodone is a powerfully addictive narcotic. Oxycodone originates from opium, a highly addictive drug derived from the sap of the poppy plant. It was first discovered in 1916 by Martin Freud and Edmund Speyer in Frankfurt, Germany. The drug was introduced to the US market in May … Read More →
Legalizing Marijuana in 2020
Did you know that 1 in 3 Americans live in a state where recreational marijuana is legal? South Dakota made history when it became the first state to legalize both medical and recreational marijuana at the same time in the November 2020 election. Although you may hear different answers from different people, and we’re still … Read More →
Schedule III Substances
Drugs, substances, and certain chemicals used to make drugs are classified into five distinct categories or schedules depending upon the drug’s acceptable medical use and the drug’s abuse or dependence potential. The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) carefully considers the drugs and substances’ abuse rate before rating the scheduling. Read more below on Schedule … Read More →
Drug Dictionary Series: Cocaine
Cocaine [kəʊˈkeɪn] What is it? Cocaine is a powerfully addictive psychoactive, stimulant drug. Cocaine originates from coca leaves, and has been used for centuries in a variety of cultural applications. The pure drug is extracted from the erythroxylon coca bush, primarily found in South America. The purified chemical, cocaine hydrochloride, was isolated from the bush … Read More →
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Fall 2020
Do you have a collection of unused medications in your bathroom cabinet? You’re not alone! Most Americans amass an assortment of unneeded, unwanted, and expired prescriptions over time. Although you might assume it’s harmless to store these drugs in a cabinet or drawer, in fact, they present a significant risk because they could be found … Read More →
Drug Dictionary Series: Amphetamine
Amphetamine [æmˈfɛtəmiːn] What is it? Amphetamine is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system related to hyperactivity and impulse control. Amphetamines were originally synthesized in the late 1800s with their stimulant properties being discovered in the 1930s when it was used to treat nasal congestion. Today, some amphetamines are legally prescribed by doctors to … Read More →
Schedule II Substances
Drugs, substances, and certain chemicals used to make drugs are classified into five distinct categories or schedules depending upon the drug’s acceptable medical use and the drug’s abuse or dependence potential. The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) carefully considers the drugs and substances’ abuse rate before rating the scheduling. Read more below on Schedule … Read More →
