Plugging the Drug Use Leak in Your Workplace
Employers all around the country have struggled to cope with the spike in cases of substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring conditions due to COVID-19. Suddenly, workers who are regularly on time focused and happy seem out of sorts behaviorally and experience anxiety and depression. COVID-19 created not only a viral pandemic but also a […]
Drugs Don’t Just Destroy Your Health–They Destroy Your Workplace Too
Too many people overlook the impact of drug abuse on the Workplace and society. Look at the different drugs permeating diverse workforces. For instance, we see a rise in the abuse of painkillers related to worksite accidents. According to one study completed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 68.9% of people […]
How to Combat Pop Culture’s Promotion of Drug Use
“I just took a piss, and I seen codeine coming out” — this one’s from Atlanta rapper, Future, on his song, “Thought It Was a Drought.” “Eatin’ on an Adderall / Wash it down with alcohol / Writin’ holy mackerel / Actual or” — poetry from Detriot’s own Danny Brown’s on his track, “Adderall Admiral,” that was featured on his 2011 […]
