US soccer star Hope Solo pleads guilty to DWI, gets 30-day sentence
US soccer star Hope Solo pleaded guilty to driving while impaired Monday nearly four months after she was found passed out behind the wheel of a car with her two-year-old twins in the backseat at a North Carolina Walmart. Read the entire article at the New York Post
Report: 14% of physicians drinking, using controlled substances on the job
There are high levels of substance use and dangerous mental health stigma among healthcare workers, according to a report released by addiction treatment organization APN. Its CEO said the most effective way to decrease stigma about seeking mental health treatment is to look at healthcare as inclusive of mental health. Read the complete article at […]
CBD Drug Interactions: Taking CBD with Prescription Drugs
CBD is all the rage, and according to the hype, this non-intoxicating cannabinoid has a ton of medical benefits. People of all ages are using CBD to help with serious medical issues like epilepsy, Parkinson’s, and chemotherapy relief, as well as mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and addiction. Not to mention, CBD as an […]
Only 5% of Overdose Patients Tested for Fentanyl, #1 Killer of Americans 18-45
When a patient comes to the emergency department for a drug overdose or poisoning, toxicology testing panels are used to identify which drugs are in a patient’s system. These tests can inform treatment and track public health trends related to illicit drug use. Common substances typically included in routine toxicology screens are amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, […]
Finnish PM tests negative for drugs after nightclub video leak
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin tested negative for drugs Monday after a controversial video of her dancing at a nightclub leaked last week. Clips of Marin, 36, partying with Finnish celebrities exploded on social media following last week’s leaks. Critics urged her to take a drug test following the incident, and she complied. Read the […]
CDOT survey finds lots of people are driving while stoned
Most people know it’s illegal to drive while high on marijuana. But the Colorado Department of Transportation has found that a lot of cannabis users don’t take the law seriously, even though it can result in a DUI, or worse yet, an accident. Article date Apr 24, 2018 Updated Oct 15, 2020 by J. Adrian […]
Congress takes aim at the opioid crisis in the workplace
It aims to establish an advisory committee to guide the Secretary of Labor on ways to reduced and address opioid abuse in the workplace. Read the article from Resourceful Finance PRO
