Monthly Archives: May 2012

Advice for Those Seeking Work: Spit Test for Drugs Speeds Hiring Process and Weeds Out Those Abusing Drugs

Posted on May 31, 2012 by narconon

Drug or alcohol abuse in the workplace is a concern for employers for obvious reasons. Intoxicated employees have more accidents and are gone from work more often. It’s estimated that 65% of all job-related accidents are related to substance abuse. … Continue reading →

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Opiate Addiction on the Increase Now that Prescription Drugs are Harder to Get

Posted on May 24, 2012 by narconon

For the last decade or so, agencies like the National Institute on Drug Abuse have reported on increases in prescription drug abuses by America’s young people. By the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, prescription drug abuse among … Continue reading →

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Fake Marijuana May Be Endangering Young People Who Think it is Safe and Natural

Posted on May 18, 2012 by narconon

Today’s young people are forced to make complex decisions regarding drug use and most of them lack the knowledge to do so wisely. To make matters worse, the list of drugs being offered to them keeps getting longer. Once it … Continue reading →

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Adolescent Drug Abuse Grows into Addiction Requiring Rehab Treatment

Posted on May 17, 2012 by narconon

America’s young people continue to experiment with drugs in increasing numbers and at increased risk. The annual survey on adolescent drug abuse, the Monitoring the Future survey, shows that while alcohol consumption is declining slightly, more youth are abusing marijuana. … Continue reading →

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Heroin Addiction Can Transform a Productive Life into a Disaster

Posted on May 16, 2012 by narconon

How does heroin addiction start? Usually by one person who already uses heroin telling a non-user that they really need to try this drug. It might start out with smoking because most people attach less stigma to heroin used this … Continue reading →

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