From a drag racing ex-Narc in Baton Rouge and a druggy State Trooper in upstate New York, to the multi-agency Operation Tragic Blow in Chicago, Americans are falling afoul of narcotics in ever increasing numbers. Still.
For years the man believed drug-free living was a fairy tale cooked up by do-gooders. No surprise considering everyone he knew was on one drug or another. And yes, that included his parents. They always had been too. In fact, his mother often hit him up for pills when she was out.
The Americans with Disabilities Act provides many safeguards for working yet disabled Americans. Yes, that includes those who are suffering from alcoholism. It also includes people who are in recovery from opioids or other drugs. Here’s how the ADA protects people who are battling addiction. The Americans with Disabilities Act: Addiction, Recovery and Employment The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)… Read More
Drugged driving may not get the same attention as drunk driving, but it can still result in a DUI/DWI. It can also be deadly. In fact, a Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) report covering 2016 showed 43.6% of drivers who were involved in fatal traffic accidents tested positive for drugs. And that’s just among those drivers who were tested. No… Read More
Parents often know their sons better than the sons know themselves. So they’re often the first to recognize the signs and symptoms of a son’s substance abuse. But what to do? How do parents best deal with a son’s addiction? Greater Good Magazine‘s sociologist, coach and columnist Christine Carter got with Creative Drug Education co-founder Richard Ryan in response to… Read More
