Addiction
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Addiction Recoveries
Any kind of physical or emotional dependency on any kind of substance is called addiction. A person is usually known as an addict when he becomes so accustomed to the use of a particular substance that he or she starts behaving abnormally without access to... -
Addiction Treatments
Addiction is a complex disorder that can involve every aspect of an individual’s functioning, be in the workplace, family, or community. An addict is responsible not only for his or her mental and physical agony, but the whole group of people associated with the individual... -
Addictions
Addiction can be defined as a compulsive need for a habit-forming substance. Addiction is associated primarily with narcotic drugs or alcohol. However, a person can be addicted to anything, not just drugs and alcohol but also soft drinks, tea, coffee, driving fast cars, tobacco, gambling,... -
Drug Addictions
Addiction is any kind of physical or psychological dependency on any kind of substance. Addiction is the urge or compulsion to repeat a particular habit under all circumstances. One of the most common forms of addiction is drug addiction. Drug addiction can be defined as... -
Anorexia
Anorexia is an eating disorder with psychological inflections. Anorexia usually affects young girls and women, with fewer incidences found in men. Anorexia begins at the onset of puberty in girls. Those suffering from anorexia starve themselves because they fear eating may make them fat. As... -
Anorexia and Bulimia
Anorexia and bulimia are two different sides of the same coin. While anorexia is often apparent, bulimia is secretive. While anorexics starve themselves for fear of putting on weight, bulimia patients indulge first in overeating, often in isolation, and then induce vomiting; they overuse diuretics... -
Anorexia Statistics
Different types of anorexia affect as many as 5% of all young women in the United States, and three times the percentage are women who have unhealthy attitudes and behaviors about food. Reports have indicated that in women who suffer from anorexia, the onset of... -
Signs of Anorexia
Anorexia is an eating disorder in which an individual has an unrealistic body image. Despite being thin, the individual often believes that she is overweight. In an effort to lose weight, an anorexic stops eating or eats very little. As such, the body becomes dangerously... -
California DUI
Drunk driving is operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated state. Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is a common problem in the United States and the rest of the world. DUI is responsible for 41 percent of total traffic deaths.... -
California DUI Attorneys
DUI attorneys are attorneys who have specialized knowledge of DUI laws. Due to the strict nature of penalties, DUI defense is a specialized area of criminal defense. In the state of California, it is illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A... -
California DUI Laws
The law states that when a California driver is arrested under DUI laws, it requires that he or she be given a choice of a blood test or a breath test. If a breath test indicates a .08% or higher blood alcohol levels, the police... -
California DUI Records
DUI is a criminal offense and the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) maintains records of individuals that have been convicted of driving under the influence. These records include information about a person’s arrest, detention, trial, conviction and sentencing in a DUI criminal offense. These reports... -
A Brief History of Drug Testing
Drug testing is a big business. With at least fifteen large U.S. corporations supplying laboratory testing, employees and others are only a few minutes’ drive from a testing facility. From employers who use drug testing as a pre-employment screening tool to parents who want to... -
A Look at Hair Drug Testing
Drug testing has become very common in both the workplace and schools within the last twenty years or so. Generally, urine testing is the most common form of drug screening. Many people are creative in their efforts to beat drug tests and have formulated many... -
Home Drug Testing: An Overview
The past 20 years or so have seen a large increase in drug testing in the workplace and elsewhere. This testing has usually taken place in a laboratory setting; home drug testing is a relatively new phenomenon. With increased demand for pre-employment and random drug... -
The Importance of Employee Drug Testing
Employers entrust their workers with a vast array of responsibilities in their businesses. Many employers feel it is necessary for prospective employees to submit to a pre-employment drug screening. This is especially true in industries that require the use of heavy machinery such as forklift... -
The Need for Pre-Employment Drug Testing
Employers have many reasons for requiring pre-employment drug testing. One of the most obvious reasons is that of safety. Those handling dangerous equipment or those who drive commercial vehicles have a greater chance of accidents or inflicting injury upon themselves or others if they are... -
The Rise of High School Drug Testing
School districts, much like employers, have begun to implement drug-testing policies. Many school officials cite statistics relating to school performance and safety among drug users. Whether the drug testing acts as a method of screening students or as a method of deterrence from drug use,... -
Types of Drug Testing Kits
Employers have been administering drug tests with increasing frequency in the last 20 years or so, for a number of reasons. These include safety, trustworthiness with sensitive information, and health/ insurance costs. Some privacy advocates have protested these policies, especially when they occur randomly rather... -
Urine Drug Testing: An Overview
The oldest and most commonly used method of drug testing is the urine drug test. Urine drug testing is usually the most inexpensive and quickest method of screening for drug use. Some benefits of urine drug testing are that the tests are minimally invasive and... -
Why Companies Perform Random Drug Testing
Perhaps the most controversial of all drug screenings is the random drug test. Employers have the legal authority to request a random drug test, whether they have a reasonable suspicion or not. Many companies have implemented a policy of completely random drug testing. This practice... -
Common Symptoms of Prescription Drug Addiction
There are many common signs that people addicted to prescription drugs often exhibit. Prescription drug addiction symptoms are pretty universal, occurring in most addicts, such as an increased tolerance for the drug, and physical dependence on the drug. Treatment can begin once the symptoms are... -
Conservative Radio Host’s Prescription Drug Addiction Story
In recent years, the prescription drug addictions of many public figures have come to light. One of the most tragic personal prescription drug addiction stories in recent years is that of radio commentator Rush Limbaugh. He achieved a level of fame, wealth, and influence that... -
Key Prescription Drug Addiction Statistics
Prescription drug addiction is becoming a major problem in America. Prescription drugs are being prescribed for a wider variety of reasons and quite frequently, greatly increasing the chances that they will be misused. There are several disturbing prescription drug addiction statistics that are worth mentioning.... -
Prescription Drug Addiction: An Overview
It seems that prescription drugs are being prescribed more than ever. Doctors prescribe drugs for pain, for mental health, and for insomnia. The majority of the people who are prescribed these drugs use them responsibly, taking the correct dose just until the problem is gone....