Tag: Drug Abuse
The Growing Issue of Substance Abuse in the Food Service Industry
While cases of customers who suffer drug-related overdoses in private businesses are common, food service industry workers endure an increasing number of issues associated...
Professional Athletes and the Struggle with Substance Abuse
Randy Gregory, a defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, suffered a relapse in his battle with substance abuse in August, violating the NFL’s Substance...
Schools Review Drug Use Policies for Students and Teachers
A number of school districts across the U.S. are debating measures regarding student and teacher violations for drug use. In order to make schools...
Emojis Give Youth a New Way to Communicate About Substance Abuse
Instead of writing out words and structuring sentences, teenagers and young adults are using emojis to express thoughts or emotions in conversations with their...
Greeley Addiction Treatment Center for Teens Opening Next Month
A new addiction treatment center in Greeley, Colorado for adolescents struggling with substance use disorders is expected to open by October 15. The addiction...
The Link Between Substance Abuse and Music
Last week, rapper Mac Miller died of an alleged drug overdose at the age of 26. While the cause of death is still to...
London Addiction Treatment Center Schedules Opening Ceremony
An addiction treatment center in London, Kentucky will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 14 to celebrate its grand opening. The inauguration of the center,...
Adolescent Drug Abuse Prompts Improved School Prevention Programs
To fight adolescent drug abuse, schools across the U.S. have been striving to implement more effective drug abuse prevention and education programs. While the U.S....
An Overview of Drug Abuse in U.S. High Schools
A recent study shows that many American citizens recognize drug abuse is a national problem but most of them are not aware of the...
DEA Plans to Quintuple Amount of Cannabis Grown for Research
The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have proposed to significantly increase the amount of cannabis that can legally...