Drug consumption more likely among competitive people, study finds
In its research, the University of Cordoba found that hostile and competitive people are more likely to use drugs. Several factors affect such decisions, including experience and family history. The research adds another to the list: personality traits. Rosario Ruiz Olivares, the study's head of research, said there are still many things to explain, but
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Australian drug tests for elected officials to send positive message
Since 2015, the city of Hobart has been testing its staff for drugs. The decision is not yet final, but if passed, drug testing will extend to councillors, who previously opted to exclude themselves. According to Christina Holmdahl, West Tamar Mayor, it will send a positive message to the community, showing responsibility. Despite the drug
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Doctor sent to prison for prescribing 500,000 opioid doses
Dr. Joel Smithers, from Virginia, was convicted of illegally prescribing opioids 800 times. One such case allegedly led to the death of a woman from West Virginia. Prosecutors claim that he led a drug distribution ring for which he faces a 40-year prison sentence. Today’s news is one more example of the widespread problem of
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Cannabis most prevalent drug in Irish roadside checkpoints
Every year, motorists are pulled over for drug testing, and most commonly test positive for cannabis. In the period between April 2017 and July 2019, two out of three drivers tested positive for cannabis, the Road Safety Authority reports. Cocaine turned out to be the second most common drug. Alcohol remains the most common drug
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