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AMERICA
Binge Drinking Defined
Any alcohol consumption has risk, and that risk is exacerbated the more one drinks. But what constitutes binge drinking? Where did the term come from, and why is it called “binge“ drinking?
America Opioid Addiction
The leading cause of accidental deaths in America is controlled substances. Addictive opioids are just one of the many, controlled substances that have become a lethal contender in this unfortunate situation. Opioids are used to inhibit the transmission of pain signals, people with chronic pain.
The High Cost of Addiction
Many addicts will reject help because they say they are “only hurting themselves.” Anyone who has loved an addicted person knows otherwise. Every citizen pays the price for a high rate of drug abuse and addiction.
National Workplace Drug Tests Reveal Increasing Drug Use
Every year, workplace drug testing company Quest Diagnostics releases a report on positive drug tests by American workers. Their most recent report on these tests shows that workplace drug use is up which is bad news for employers and communities.