Have you ever tried to shield an addict from the negative consequences of their behavior by calling in sick to work for them when they are hungover or binging on substances, making excuses that prevent others from holding them accountable and generally cleaning up the mess that occurs in the wake of their impaired judgment? If so, you may be "enabling" the addict and what you … [Read more...]
What Are The Short-Term and Long-Term Effects Of Taking PainKillers?
Most of us take painkillers at some point to help alleviate pain. For serious pain, doctors sometimes prescribe narcotic or opioid-based medications. However, the use of prescription painkillers has become a serious problem over the past several decades. As the patient's body becomes used to the drugs, it requires more and more to achieve the same effects. Furthermore, there … [Read more...]
How Long Does Marijuana Stay in Your Urine?
Marijuana is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant intended for medical or recreational use. It can be used by smoking, vaporizing, within food, or as an extract. It is often used for its mental and physical effects, such as a "high" or "stoned" feeling, a general change in perception, euphoria (heightened mood), and an increase in appetite. The onset of effects is within … [Read more...]
What are the Issues that Older People Face in Relation to Substance Use? Free Course
Older people face specific issues in relation to problematic substance use. Demography and a growing aging population make understanding these ever more important. But older people’s problems tend to be more invisible, both in care services and in substance use services. The online course "Falling Down: Problematic Substance Use in Later Life" brings these issues together from … [Read more...]
Detoxing Before a Drug Test [Infographic]
Detoxing Before a Drug Test The best way to pass a drug test is to be prepared for it. All companies have a drug screening policy you should review, as this will indicate the frequency of testing and the type of testing method, including whether the employee is given any notification. For job candidates, it is best to discontinue drug usage while looking for a job until … [Read more...]