by Sean Neely | Jul 3, 2014 | Toxicology
Has your employer instituted a Drug-Free Workplace policy yet? According to the American Council for Drug Education, since the act was passed in 1988, more than half (57%) of all employers have begun drug testing all employee. Even though the act did not mandate drug...
by Sean Neely | Feb 15, 2011 | Toxicology
If you are the parent of a teenager, you are probably already worried about the possibility that they are using or trying drugs. If you’re not, you should be! Not only are there the inherent risks of drug use from driving under the influence to unprotected...
by Sean Neely | Jul 24, 2010 | Toxicology
Although they are not there yet, the FDA is working towards creating a plan to prevent inappropriate prescribing, misuse and abuse of extended release opoid painkillers. A panel reviewing the plan rejected it 25 to 10 saying that it doesn’t go far enough toward...
by Sean Neely | Jun 16, 2010 | Clinical Tests, Wellness
Many people, especially those who take statin drugs for lowering their cholesterol, are aware of risks to the liver while on the drugs, but there are other negative side effects that are at their worst during the first year on the medication. These drugs are...
by Sean Neely | May 7, 2010 | Clinical Tests, Wellness
Just in time for Mother’s Day, when we all say “Thanks Mom”, the American Cancer Society is encouraging women to take better care of themselves. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 3 women will contract cancer during her lifetime. Moms...