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
