News

Smartphone Addiction

It’s no secret that smartphones have become a staple in our everyday lives. Images of…

ByByJim SchreierApr 2, 2022

Mental Health, Addiction Go Hand in Hand

Employers have a role to play in talking about and treating the problem, says HBLC…

ByByJim SchreierMar 6, 2022

Does My Kid Have a Tech Addiction?

Many parents, however, identify themselves as deep in the trenches of navigating screen time. With…

ByByJim SchreierMar 6, 2022

Policy, not punishment: How to approach drug testing in the workplace

Employers are questioning their stance on drug testing and what a drug-free workplace looks like…

ByByJim SchreierNov 26, 2021

Is drug testing for marijuana a thing of the past?

Marijuana’s nationwide reputation has done a cultural 180, shifting from an illegal substance worthy of jail time,…

ByByJim SchreierNov 26, 2021

COVID-19 Brought Substance Abuse to Light

Alcohol and drug use surged during the pandemic, forcing substance use disorders—one of the last…

ByByJim SchreierOct 3, 2021

Addressing Stigmas Towards Mental Health

In the first few minutes of this episode, I began listening to the key points…

ByByJim SchreierJun 21, 2021

America Has a Drinking Problem

Very comprehensive article but in the first part of the article there’s a very Interesting…

ByByJim SchreierJun 5, 2021

Amazon Drops Marijuana Screening, Supports Federal MORE Act

Amazon is adjusting its drug-testing policy for U.S. field operations teams and will no longer screen…

ByByJim SchreierJun 5, 2021

Five ways to design a better mental-health future for a stressed-out workforce

Almost 41 percent of Americans struggle with mental-health issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, but…

ByByJim SchreierNov 15, 2020

Returning to resilience: The impact of COVID-19 on mental health and substance use

Extensive research has documented the association of recessions, mass layoffs, and prolonged periods of unemployment…

ByByJim SchreierNov 15, 2020