Miami Hit Hard By Heroin These days Miami is filled with the sound of tourniquets being snapped around the arms of addicts while they fill their needles with heroin.
Rising Heroin Abuse in Tampa Today we head back to sunny Florida to take a trip down the slippery heroin laced slope that many residents of Tampa are trying to navigate.
St. Louis Battles Heroin Epidemic St. Louis, Missouri is known as the Gateway to the West and can easily be known as the gateway to heroin addiction, according to recent reports detailing an increase in the use of the drug.
Most Addictive Drug on Earth Some drugs cause more concern than others due to the high probability that users may become addicted.
Vermont: America’s Heroin Capital These days Vermont is being called the "America's Heroin Capital" thanks to the out of control use of the drug and its devastating effects.
Delray Beach PD to Use Naloxone Naloxone is a nasal mist that has been proven very effective during the current battle being waged across the country as more and more drug users turn to heroin for a cheap, easy to acquire way to get high.
Menacing Meth Rocks Phoenix Being so close to the boarder between the U.S. and Mexico has left Phoenix, Arizona in a vulnerable position as methamphetamine is being smuggled into the state in large amounts.
Colorado ER Visits For Pot Double These days, going to Colorado is a must on the bucket lists of many tourists thanks to the legalization of marijuana on a state level.
More Teens Using Marijuana in Colorado A new study from the National Survey on Drug use shows a 20% increase in marijuana use among teens within the last two years in Colorado.
Top 5 Background Screening Mistakes Don't miss out on this post as we fill you in on the top 5 background screening mistakes!
Rising Drug Abuse in Mobile, AL Heroin has become a huge problem in Mobile, Alabama with hundreds of people overdosing within the last year.
Urine Drug Testing Myths and Facts It's hard to know what to believe with all of the false information surrounding urine drug testing that is floating around the internet, but that's all about to change!
K2 Spice Hits the Ice in Anchorage Drug users in Anchorage, Alaska are using K2 Spice at alarming rates and leaving local law enforcement agencies no choice but to ask the federal government for assistance to save the city.
DOT Drug Testing 101 Let's be honest, a DOT drug test can be a little confusing to read about when some of the information out there is loaded with industry jargon that many of us are unfamiliar with.
Sky High on MDMA in Denver MDMA is quickly leaving all the talk about the marijuana in Denver, Colorado in the dust as more and more teens and young adults fall for the allure of the 'love drug.'
Drug Problem in La La Land Los Angeles may be known as the City of Angels, but the drug problems taking over are far from heavenly.
Katko Introduces Synthetic Drug Bill Congressman John Katko introduces bill, H.R. 4229, to crack down on the amount of synthetic drugs imported and sold in the United States.
CT's Long-Term Care The Connecticut Department of Public Health has launched a new, comprehensive background check program for direct care employees and volunteers.
Meth Addiction in Bakersfield Bakersfield has been listed as one of the most miserable cities in America and is often referred to as the Armpit of California.
Equine Therapy Helps Addicts Recover Addicts are learning to giddy-up as part of their recovery process through equine therapy sessions.
New Jersey's Medical Marijuana Bill New Jersey is now the 23rd state in the nation to pass legislature legalizing the use of medical marijuana for approved health conditions.
Flakka Hits Hard in West Palm Beach The dangerous synthetic drug, flakka, is taking hold of it residents in West Palm Beach, Florida and leaving law enforcement trying to find new ways to subdue users while in zombie mode.
K2 Use Spikes ER Visits in Chicago The Illinois Poison Control Center reports a spike in emergency room visits by patients under the influence of the dangerous form of synthetic marijuana, K2 Spice.
'Ban the Box' President Obama is taking his mission to reform the criminal justice system a step further with the newly announced 'Ban the Box' initiative.
Drug Use in Austin, TX Despite the clean air in the Clean Air City, Austin, TX struggles with a growing drug use problem.
Companies Fined $13M Two of the country's biggest background screening companies routinely reported misattributed or expunged criminal records to employers - 70% of the time!
Staffing Agencies & New Hires Employers are increasingly turning to staffing agencies to drug test applicants and weed out users before they even see them.
Fraud, Cigna Pulls Out of FL Open enrollment begins on November 1 through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace, but Cigna pulled out at the last minute due to drug testing fraud.
Chimeras and Paternity Testing Washington man was told he is NOT the father, but wait! He didn't know he had absorbed his twin in the womb! Turns out chimeras can confuse DNA tests.
San Fran Taxi Driver A new drug and alcohol testing policy has been implemented in San Francisco as a way to keep the roads safer.
Roadside Testing in Michigan In an effort to prevent future tragedies, the Barbara and Tom Swift Law has been presented to Michigan lawmakers and will enable authorities to conduct roadside drug tests.
Will Issue 3 Change OH Testing? Ohio residents will vote on Issue 3 to legalize the use of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. How could its passing impact the way businesses drug test their employees?
Spotting Teen Ecstasy Use Parents should be aware of the symptoms of ecstasy or molly (MDMA) use to prevent drug addiction in teens, especially in cities identified as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas like Houston, TX.
DNA Testing for Syrian Refugees? Senator Ron Johnson has proposed DNA testing as a means of preventing terrorists from entering the country when the United States grants 100,000 Syrian refugees asylum.
Obtaining Visitation Rights in Atlanta Fathers wanting to obtain visitation rights to children born out of wedlock in Atlanta need to first use DNA testing to establish paternity.
How to Use Home Drug Tests Home drug tests are easy to use and can test for a variety of drugs within a matter of minutes, but also come with some caveats.
Drug Use in San Antonio, TX Most of us think of cowboys, historic landmarks and southern charm when we hear about San Antonio, Texas. However, there is far more to it than meets the eye.
Is Alabama Drug Testing New Moms? New mothers in Alabama are facing jail time and losing custody of their newborn children after being drug tested without their knowledge or consent.
Is it Ecstasy or Halloween Candy? The Jackson, MS Police Department recently made a post for parents on their Facebook page warning them about ecstasy being given to their children on Halloween instead of candy.
Ohio Deaths Due To Blue Drop Heroin The 'blue drop' heroin mixes heroin with fentanyl, packing a powerful enough punch to send users to the ER and even the morgue.
CVS to Stock Overdose-Antidote CVS pharmacies in 14 states will now stock the overdose-antidote medication, naloxone, and make it available without a prescription.
How Long Does Meth Stay in System? We explain the different types of meth, the ways in which usage can be detected, the types of drug tests for meth, and more.
Kentucky Considering Roadside Testing Kentucky officials are running a test program to perform roadside drug tests on drivers suspected of being under the influence of drugs.
Does Weed Show Up In Urine Tests? Does weed show up in a urine drug test? And for how long? Find out the answers before taking a test!
How Accurate Are Home Paternity Tests? Are you wondering if a home paternity test is as accurate as going to a lab? Don't buy that home DNA test until you read this first!
