The Benadryl Challenge Prompts FDA statement As a parent, you worry about drugs and you know the signs for drug and alcohol abuse with your child. Thanks to initiatives such as the National Institute on Drug Abuse or DARE, awareness surrounding adolescent drug use continues to stand at an all-time highs. But were you prepared for … Read More →
Teens Are Dressing Up Like Masked Grandparents to Successfully Buy Alcohol
Teens are dressing up as mask-wearing grandmas in order to successfully buy alcohol without ID during the coronavirus pandemic. Teens have attempted alcohol purchases with fake ID’s for decades, but thanks to COVID mask ordinances and the latest TIKTOK prank, it is becoming even more popular and dangerous.
… Read More →Drug Impersonation Series: The Nutmeg Challenge
Yes, you can get high on nutmeg. The same nutmeg that may be in your spice cabinet in your kitchen can cause a high and hallucinations. Kids have been using nutmeg to get high for decades, but thanks to the Nutmeg Challenge, it is becoming even more popular and dangerous.
… Read More →The Drug Crisis in Missouri
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 →
The Stigma of Medication-Assisted Treatments for Opioid Addiction
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 →
Drug Testing in Colorado
Colorado made history when voters passed Amendment 64 in November 2012, legalizing recreational cannabis use and possession in the Centennial State. The legal sale of recreational marijuana began in January 2014. In the years since, many people have wondered how legalized marijuana has truly impacted Colorado communities. Although you may hear different answers from different … Read More →
Guest Blog Series: Making Your Home Drug-Free: Five Surprising Drugs That Are Accessible to Your Teen
Guest Blog Series: Making Your Home Drug-Free Five Surprising Drugs That Are Accessible to Your Teen If you’re the parent of a teenager, chances are you’ve considered how to broach the subject of drug and alcohol abuse with your child. Thanks to initiatives such as the National Institute on Drug Abuse and DARE (Drug Abuse … Read More →
Legalized Marijuana: What You Need to Know
Did you know that the government owns and operates a pot shop in North Bonneville, Washington, and its profits support city projects? Did you know that smoking marijuana in public is illegal in all 50 states? Did you know you could be fired for smoking pot? Even as marijuana gains legal status in states across … Read More →
Legalization of Marijuana and How It Affects the Workplace
Over the past several years, the legal landscape of marijuana use has shifted dramatically. Each year, more and more states legalize marijuana. Many states only allow for medical marijuana use, but some states also permit the sale and consumption of recreational cannabis. The legalization of marijuana raises many questions for employers. For example, if a state legalizes marijuana, … Read More →
National Trends in Drug Use
Through the years, drug use in America – and the policies, laws, and sentiments that surround it – has shifted dramatically. The number of drug users, the types of drugs, the testing procedures, and the governing regulations have all changed immensely in the past few decades. Current national trends in drug use include the consideration … Read More →
