When you were growing up, did you ever have a friend tell you, “It’s only wrong if you get caught”? Swiping that cookie from Grandma’s cookie jar before dinner wasn’t a big deal if no one saw, and you could pass off your inability to finish dinner as a stomach ache. Missing school from a…
Suicide is among the top ten causes of death in the United States, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It alone accounts for over 34,000 deaths each year, and an even greater number of people attempt suicide – roughly 5 percent of adults. The link between substance abuse, violence, and suicide is growing…
Sometimes referred to as the hidden risk of addiction, suicide is all too often tied to the use of drugs and alcohol. According to a report released by the Center for Disease Control, suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S. Substance abuse increases the likelihood of self-harm and suicide, and it…
Refusing to take a drug test is much like refusing to take a breathalyzer; it’s your right to say no, but just taking the test is usually the better option. The question you pose shouldn’t be whether you can refuse a drug test, but instead whether refusal is a smart decision. Drug tests are ordered…