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Opioids vs. Opiates: What’s the Difference? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Dec 21 2021

Opioids vs. Opiates: What’s the Difference? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Opioids and opiates are commonly used interchangeably, but these two terms refer to similar yet separate things. Both reflect medication primarily prescribed for pain relief and anesthesia but can also be used for diarrhea suppression, cough...

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How Does Underage Drinking Affect the Brain? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Dec 14 2021

How Does Underage Drinking Affect the Brain? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Adolescence is a critical time in a person's life. It's a period of significant change — physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Teenagers tend to assert their independence, are more likely to experiment and seek out new...

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Can Pilots Drink Alcohol? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Nov 23 2021

Can Pilots Drink Alcohol? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), each and every day, the organization provides service to over 45,000 flights and 2.9 million passengers, spanning more than 29 million square miles of airspace. Keeping all individuals on...

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Getting Drunk and High at the Same Time | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Nov 17 2021

Getting Drunk and High at the Same Time | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

You likely already know the effects of getting drunk. You might also know what it feels like to get high, too. But what happens when you try getting drunk and high at the same time? What we're looking at here is the effect of double intoxication..

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Drug Withdrawal Symptoms| US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Oct 22 2021

Drug Withdrawal Symptoms| US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Drug withdrawal refers to a set of symptoms your body experiences when you suddenly quit or reduce your chronic use of alcohol or drugs. These symptoms can vary in type and severity depending on the substance used and how long you’ve been...

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How Can You Tell if Someone is High? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Oct 12 2021

How Can You Tell if Someone is High? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

If you're a business owner (or in a position of leadership), you're responsible for providing a safe and healthy working environment for all of your employees. In part, this means you need to ensure that your workplace stays free of drugs and...

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7 Dating Safety Tips to Protect Yourself | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Sep 21 2021

7 Dating Safety Tips to Protect Yourself | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Dating is meant to be fun. However, especially in today's world of online dating apps, it can also open you up to new risks and dangers. Research shows that the lifetime prevalence of date rape (or acquaintance rape) ranges from 13% to 27% of...

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Probation Drug Testing. How Does it Work? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Sep 09 2021

Probation Drug Testing. How Does it Work? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Probation drug testing is a standard court-ordered procedure with the drug, county, and federal courts across the country. In the 1960s, it started out as part of treatment programs for drug users. It was also used to identify and monitor heroin..

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What are Bath Salts and How Do They Impact You? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Aug 27 2021

What are Bath Salts and How Do They Impact You? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), "bath salts" is the umbrella name for synthetic cathinones – a group of one or more human-made stimulants chemically similar to cathinone. Cathinone is a substance naturally found in.

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How Does Marijuana Affect Your Brain? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Aug 23 2021

How Does Marijuana Affect Your Brain? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

With the growing popularity and legalization of marijuana in the U.S., many are wondering exactly how marijuana affects their brain, brain cells, and cognitive abilities. Some people believe that marijuana carries little to no risks. But abundant.

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Driving While High: Can You Safely Get Behind the Wheel? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jul 27 2021

Driving While High: Can You Safely Get Behind the Wheel? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

In a major national survey, 48% of cannabis users in the US believe that driving while high is safe. Similarly, 15 million drivers got behind the wheel within an hour after consuming weed. And nearly 70% of Americans think it's unlikely that they.

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Is Marijuana Safe? Here's What Science Says | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jul 19 2021

Is Marijuana Safe? Here's What Science Says | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

The legalization of marijuana has rapidly spread in the US in recent years. A growing part of the country's population has had their fair share of experiences with the natural drug. However, there is still uncertainty surrounding the safety of...

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