This November, there have been several new UK studies released which indicate a frightening trend in the abuse of drugs and alcohol, which affects young people and their safety.
Random Drug Testing in our Schools
Drug use amongst young people is an increasing trend, yet the public perception of the suitability / effectiveness of random drugs testing at school is relatively uncertain. This article contains statistics and the results of several important studies.
Recent Drug Abuse Statistics
Recently, the results of the Scottish Crime and Victimisation Survey (SCVS) 2006 were released, along with the Scottish Schools Adolescent Lifestyle and Substance Use Survey (SALSUS) 2006, giving an insight into the prevalence of drug abuse in Scotland in all age groups. Of course, these statistics are very similar to the rest of the UK and give us valuable statistical information on the current level of drug use in both children and adults.
Random drug and alcohol testing
Random drug and alcohol screening is used by many UK companies to deter the use or abuse of illegal drugs and / or alcohol by employees within the workplace. There have been a large number of case studies to demonstrate how effective random screening is in reducing accidents, absenteeism, ill health, litigation, etc.
New Executive Alcohol/Opiate Detox attracts celebrities to Palm Beach
People from various walks of life such as business executives, professional athletes, celebrities, politicians, and even the armed forces and the religious world are flocking to Palm Beach from different parts of the globe, and not necessarily to enjoy the spectacular beaches, but rather to save their lives. They are coming to break harmful dependencies to a variety of addictive substances– medical conditions which until recently were considered taboo to such people
Drug Rehab Treatment Centers as an Experience, not a Punishment
Choosing a drug rehab treatment center is a decision that calls for both negative and positive emotions. The decision to take addiction to a point that rehab is the necessary step, is by no way appreciated. However, the decision to go to one is something to look forward to, as it is the decision to rebuild a healthy life.
The History Of Wine Is The History Of Mans Thirst
For all the talk what wine snobbery does wine expertise come do to? In the end wine is nothing more than simply fermented fruit juice. And rotten or fermented fruit juice at that. The earliest evidence suggesting wine production comes from archaeological sites in Iran and Russian Georgia, dating from 6000 to 5000 B.C. (Before Christ). Wine has long been used as a safe storage form of precious water for human consumption, and for its use in religious and important cultu…