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The Devastating Toll of the Pandemic – Highest Recorded Rates of Alcohol, Drug, and Suicide-Related Deaths in the U.S. According to a report by Trust for America’s Health, during the first year of the pandemic (2020), 186,763 people died as a result of alcohol, drugs, or suicide. It marked a 20% increase compared to […]
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Substance Use Disorder and Occupation According to a study conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago and the National Safety Council, certain professions have a higher rate of substance use disorder than others. Their findings show that “construction, mining, and service occupations” have high rates of drug and alcohol use disorders. The NORC study
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Data from the NIH National Institute on Drug Abuse The National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse lists commonly used drugs. Drugs include many substances that impair a person’s thinking and may carry significant risks to a person’s health. Many drugs are addictive and may have increased risks of infectious disease. If
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States with Highest Drunk Driving Rates According to The Zebra, the worst state for drunk driving in 2021 was Wyoming. The state ranked as the worst because it had the most fatalities per 100,000 people nationwide. North Dakota, which the insurance website ranked second, had the most DUIs (driving under the influence). The 5
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Can Alcohol Affect Your Sleep? Despite what some people think, alcohol may be negatively impacting your sleep. According to WebMD, a review of dozens of studies shows that alcohol “does not improve sleep quality.” Alcohol may help healthy people fall asleep faster and “sleep more deeply for a while,” but it affects the more
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Which States Have the Highest Rates of Mental Health Disorders? According to World Population Review, Virginia has the highest rate of mental health disorders with 5.53% of adults reporting a serious mental illness. As noted by their findings, the states with the highest rates of serious mental health disorders are: Virginia Texas Alaska
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Understanding How Pot Affects Your Overall Health While many states have legalized some form of marijuana for personal use or have decriminalized possession of marijuana, the substance is still a controlled substance. Studies show that marijuana can have a substantial effect on your health. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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What Is Home Confinement/Curfew Compliance? SCRAMx technology combines state-of-the-art continuous alcohol monitoring with curfew compliance monitoring for high-risk offenders. The device is tamperproof and water-resistant utilizing the same innovative components as the SCRAM Continuous Alcohol Monitoring device. The single device is worn on the ankle and fits under most pant legs. It includes several
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Drunk Driving Accidents From San Diego to Los Angeles Earlier this month, two people were killed when a suspected drunk driver was fleeing from police, according to ABC 7 News. The fatal drunk driving accident occurred on Saturday, April 2 in Rialto. The pursuit originally began in Colton near the 10 Freeway. The vehicle
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The Uniform Controlled Substance Act in California Many drug crimes are charged as violations of the Health and Safety Code. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code 11350, any person who possesses a controlled substance can be punished by up to one year in county jail. Exceptions to this provision of the Health and Safety
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