The purpose of this article is to set out ten key facts that teachers need to know about cannabis if they are to be able to inform the pupils in their care authoritatively and which ideally they need to actively communicate when the context or situation arises: [...]

The number of people admitted to hospital in England with mental illnesses linked to use of illegal drugs has doubled in the past decade, official figures revealed yesterday. The NHS Information Centre said 38,170 adults and children were admitted with [...]

Nicotine becomes habit-forming by hijacking the brain’s pleasure pathways. But to better treat nicotine addicts, scientists need to figure out precisely how it does so. University of Chicago researchers led by postdoctoral student Huibert Mansvelder appear to have [...]

Lester Grinspoon, MD, a psychiatrist and associate professor at Harvard, is frequently used as an “expert” in support of “medicalization of marijuana.” He has publicly attested to his personal use of illicit drugs and on several occasions has published statements in leading medical journals that cocaine is neither harmful [...]

It has been known for more than two decades that many illicit drugs inflict damage on the immune system leaving the body open to a host of opportunistic infections, not the least of which is the HIV virus. Other drugs accelerate the progression of HIV to full blown AIDS. In fact, a study [...]

by Rachel Ehrenfeld, Ph.D

The tentacles of terrorism have reached deep into America, threatening to make Osama bin Laden’s dream of destroying the American economy a reality.  As the United States spends billions upon billions more  trying to fend off another 9/11-type attack, terrorist groups grow wealthier, and thus more capable of financing large-scale missions of murder [...]

How will a drug free workplace program benefit my business?
Employers have seen a decrease in workplace accidents, employee mistakes, absenteeism, employee turnover and in their workers’ compensation claims. Other benefits are less tangible, such as improved workplace environment, employee morale and customer satisfaction. Businesses in the state of Florida may also qualify for a 5% [...]

Do we have to test all of our current employees when we implement the drug free workplace program?
Not necessarily; current employees can be grandfathered. Once the 60-day notice has expired, the employee could be tested under other circumstances (random, post accident, reasonable suspicion, fit for duty.)
Do we have to test all new hires?
Yes, if you [...]

What are the benefits of having a drug free workplace?
Employers have seen a decrease in workplace accidents, employee mistakes, absenteeism, employee turnover and in their workers’ compensation claims. Other benefits are less tangible, such as improved workplace environment, employee morale and customer satisfaction.
Why should I care if a co-worker is using drugs and/or alcohol on [...]

Is drug and alcohol testing of employees legal?
Yes.   
Will I be tested when my company implements a drug free workplace policy?
All current employees are grandfathered in to the policy. Current employees are given a 60-day notice that their company is implementing a drug free workplace policy and are not pre-employment tested. They will fall under the [...]