The National Safety Council has declared prescription drug overdoses in the U.S. to be a “national epidemic.” That’s a pretty strong statement, but the NSC backs it up with facts and makes recommendations on how to reverse the trend. Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines epidemic as something that is “excessively prevalent.” The U.S. Centers for Disease Control …
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Workers High On ‘Synthetic Marijuana’ Can Pass A Drug Test
A new study says current drug tests which don’t screen for synthetic cannabinoids (SC) are likely to be missing significant drug use — and users. The study by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and the University of Maryland’s Center for Substance Abuse Research calls for updated testing for SC, also known …
Drug And Alcohol Awareness In Schools
Drugs and Alcohol Awareness in Schools Addiction affects millions of Americans, including children. This program will teach your staff how to handle and prevent substance abuse in your school. The facts about addiction Reasons and risk factors for drug abuse Commonly abused substances Handling and preventing abuse Added features and benefits of DVD training include: …