Guest Post: The Secret World of Healthcare Drug Addiction

Published December 9, 2012

Guest Post: The secret world of healthcare drug addiction

Filed under: signs of drug abuse

But what should you do if you suspect that a physician you work for or a fellow nurse is using illicit drugs or abusing prescription meds? Let's take a look a few possible scenarios, warning signs to look for and finally, what it entails to adhering to …
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Columbus Dispatch Omits Key Facts On Drug Testing For Welfare Recipients

Filed under: signs of drug abuse

They recommended that resources be allocated towards better training for government workers to detect signs of substance abuse and mental disorders, as well as to greater assistance and treatment to those who need help. In addition, mandatory drug …
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Prescription drug abuse an 'epidemic'

Filed under: signs of drug abuse

11/19/2012 – In a recent newspaper article, a Nebraska State Patrol investigator called the abuse of prescription drugs an “epidemic” in the state. Aly Hassan … The four primary vital signs are body temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and …
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Are baby boomers the pill-popping generation?

Filed under: signs of drug abuse

Though the actual number of midlife drug users is significantly lower in comparison to teenagers and twentysomethings, the alarming spike moved the NIH to urge physicians and family members to be alert for warning signs of drug abuse in older people.
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