New psychoactive substances or NPS have been known in the market by terms such as “legal highs”, “bath salts” and “research chemicals”. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) uses the term “new psychoactive substances (NPS)” which are defined as...
The use of more than one drug, also known as polysubstance use, is common. This includes when two or more substances are taken together or within a short time period, either intentionally or unintentionally. Intentional polysubstance use occurs when a person takes a...
In recent years, the dangers of widespread opioid drug use have been further complicated with the infiltration of additional licit and illicit substances. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of drug overdose deaths increased...
On March, 31, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) on trends in stimulant prescription fills among commercially insured children and adults. Analysis from this report reveal that the...
Fentanyl is not just a danger or concern for individuals suffering from addiction, it should be of concern to occasional and even first-time recreational users. Be sure your children are aware of the dangers of fentanyl. A good resource is https://www.dea.gov/onepill...
According to the CDC, the amount of opioids prescribed and sold in the United States has quadrupled since 1999. In response to this opioid crisis, the CDC has proposed new guidelines regarding pain management and its prescribing practices, including the use of...
In the field of healthcare, pre-employment drug testing plays a vital role in patient care. For physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare technicians, drug use and abuse on the job poses a potentially fatal risk to patient outcomes. In fact, according to...