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 →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 →
The Benadryl Challenge
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 →
