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Over The Counter Drug Tests Explained
By A Pharmacist For Pharmacists There are several different reasons why an over-the-counter (OTC) drug test may prove beneficial to patients throughout the year. Whether it is for employment, random testing, or medically required, patients may approach your pharmacy with questions about OTC options before taking a real test.1 For this reason, it is important…
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How to Start Difficult Conversations
with Your Kids About Drug Abuse
It’s human nature to feel anxious about starting difficult conversations, especially with people we care about most. Talking with our kids about drugs and alcohol is one of those difficult conversations that we often feel uncomfortable starting. We worry because we want to ask questions without seeming accusatory, explain things without lecturing, and get our…
Read MoreHairConfirm vs. FirstCheck: Hair Testing Outperforms Urine Testing for Drugs
If you suspect someone close to you is using drugs, a rush of emotions and helplessness can immediately flood your mind. So, what do you do? Are you familiar with the pros and cons of hair vs. urine drug testing? In either case, until confirmed, your notion is just that, a notion. You may not…
Read MoreLearning how to prevent drug abuse in teenagers
SAN DIEGO (KUSI)- According to the Pew Research Center, nearly half of all Americans have a family member or friend who is, or who has been addicted to drugs. Teens and young adults are more susceptible and as a parent, it’s easier to prevent an addiction from forming at the early stages. President and CEO…
Read MoreHelp For Parents Dealing With Teenage PCP Use
Phencyclidine or PCP is often used in conjunction with cigarette smoking and while this isn’t one of the most prevalent drugs used by teens, even short-term use can have devastating long-term effects. This article will help parents recognize PCP use, understand its dangers and know what to expect if their child is using. Sign and Symptoms…
Read MoreMost Commonly Abused Substances and the Dangers That They Bring
Substance abuse continues to plague so many countries and affect so many lives. In the United States alone, it has cost over $750 million, caused several crimes, lowered work productivity, and increased healthcare demands. The damage brought about by commonly abused substances goes beyond a financial perspective – it has also contributed to serious health…
Read MoreHelp For Parents Dealing With Teenage Ecstasy Use
Whether you know it as Molly, MDMA, or Ecstasy, this illicit substance has caught the interest of millions of drug users and is especially popular with late teen, early twenties aged members of the rave scene. In this article, we will delve into important information about Ecstasy, including alarming facts about this controversial drug and…
Read MoreEverything You Need To Know About Cocaine Abuse
Cocaine is an extremely powerful addictive stimulant substance that is made from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America. Its effect can be useful as a local anesthetic for surgery. However, it has become labelled as an illegal drug mainly due to the rise in notoriety of cocaine abuse. What is Cocaine?…
Read MoreEffects and Dangers of Amphetamine Abuse
There are various kinds of drugs that continue to get circulated in the streets, and one of them is amphetamine. This particular substance is a potent central nervous system stimulant that has the ability to affect the brains and nerves. It can be used as treatment for obesity, narcolepsy, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).…
Read MoreTeenage Drug Use: Statistics and Prevention
Overburdening homework, sleepless nights and the desire for a thriving social life are only a few reasons why teenagers turn to drugs. Adolescent drug use offers the illusion of authority; in reality, substance abuse is a distraction from having adult responsibilities. Drug dependency among teens is the result of poor coping mechanisms and a weak…
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