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The teenage years are a period of rapid transition from childhood into adulthood. But this transition isn't limited to biological changes. Teens also experience emotional, cognitive, and social changes as they begin to have issues of independence.
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Drug overdose deaths continue to haunt the United States, with certain substances taking hold noticeably more than others. For instance, more than 700,000 people have died of an overdose and around 68% of them involved opioids. Although drug...
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Heavy metals are natural elements found on and within the earth. They're used in many applications including agriculture, medicine, food, and multiple industries. Many of these heavy metals — like zinc, copper, chromium, iron, and manganese.
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In a recent report by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers found that marijuana use among Americans more than doubled between 2001 and 2002 and again from 2012 to 2013. In 2017, approximately 26 million people were marijuana users.
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In recent years, CBD has made a name for itself as the go-to all-natural home remedy, especially with people claiming that it treats... just about anything. It has even become more popular these days as businesses incorporate CBD in their products
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The American Trucking Association reports that there are approximately 3.5 million professional truck drivers in the United States, and they handle about 73% of the nation's freight. The industry is generally stable and profitable. However, it...
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You probably know a truck driver or regularly see them on your adventures on our nation's highways. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, there are currently about 2 million professional truck drivers on the road today, making it..
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One of the most important aspects of a comprehensive drug-free workplace program is the ability to test your employees throughout the year randomly. Random drug testing has long been a standard in federally regulated Department of Transportation..
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The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates six primary agencies: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) United States Coast Guard (USCG) Federal...
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For many years, employers have relied on drug and alcohol testing for both pre-screening applicants and also regularly testing current employees. Drug and alcohol testing is so important because of the detrimental effects that substances (both...
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