Officials have stated that an overabundance of cocaine has caused drug traffickers to mix cocaine with Fentanyl in an effort to attract a larger customer base and reinvigorate the cocaine market. Unfortunately, the dosage of Fentanyl that causes euphoria is very close to the dosage that will kill you.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/crisis-surge-cocaine-mixed-fentanyl-communities-law-enforcement/story?id=63846815
'
ABCNEWS.GO.COM
Cocaine is back in a terrifying way with thousands of overdose deaths
CDC studies have linked kratom to several drug overdose deaths. The FDA is warning consumers not to use any products containing kratom due to the serious risks associated with the use of the plant-based drug.
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fda-issues-warnings-companies-selling-kratom-products-opioid-addiction-n1021546
NBCNEWS.COM
FDA issues warnings to companies selling kratom products for opioid addiction
It is tempting to think that Marijuana is completely harmless. Many studies have shown that THC does cause adverse effects in the brains of developing teens. Studies have also shown that THC does cause interruptions between neurons in the brain. Adolescents can be at risk for damaging lifelong effects.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/16/opinion/marijuana-brain-effects.html
NYTIMES.COM
Opinion | Marijuana Damages Young Brains
Last week Denver passed a measure to decriminalize mushrooms containing psilocybin, otherwise known as magic mushrooms. Many experts believe that the ingestion of psilocybin in uncontrolled settings can be very dangerous.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/05/13/denver-magic-mushrooms-promising-medicine-reckless-recreation-column/1182543001/
'
USATODAY.COM
Threading Denver's magic mushrooms needle: Promising as medicine, risky as recreation
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers show that drug overdose is the fastest-growing cause of death at work, bypassing violence, traffic accidents and toxic-chemical exposure.
HRDIVE.COM
64% of HR pros don't feel equipped to help co-workers addicted to opioids
Drug abuse impacts workplace safety and can cost your company in many areas like productivity, absenteeism, and workers compensation/insurance. If you need an updated workplace policy that speaks towards recreational and medical marijuana, please reach out to Fastest Labs of Plano (469-661-9020)
HRDIVE.COM
Positive workplace drug tests remain at 10-year high