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If you’re ask to take a urine drug test without being given much notice, the most important thing to realize is that modern drug testing methods have come a long way in recent years and today, they are much harder to pass than they once were in the past. In the past, people were sometimes able to manipulate their test results by adding salt or bleach into their urine sample or by swapping it out and switching it with synthetic urine. But due to advancements in technology, methods such as these are no longer effective and it’s best to avoid attempting to try them. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to pass a urine drug test in one week. Passing a drug test with very little time to prepare …

While it seems that teen drug abuse is trending lower, the number of fatal opioid overdoses is on the rise. This, of course, has parents and professionals everywhere scared and concerned about the youth of today. Whether it’s because of a divorce, problems at school or even becoming part of a blended family, teenagers have problems they deal with and some of those lead to drug and substance abuse. That is also why it’s more important than ever for parents to know the early warning signs that point towards their teenagers having a drug abuse problem. With that being said, read on below for a few of the early warning signs you should look for. Mood Swings One of the number one early warning signs of opioid addiction or any …

Healthcare is a necessity. You will never know when you will be struck down by a debilitating disease, so it’s important to prepare yourself for any health contingency that comes your way. In this sense, investing in proper healthcare also comes as an investment in the future. As healthcare costs continue to rise, however, you will have to consider keeping expenses down without reducing the quality of the care you’re getting. But how can we find a middle ground in all this? One thing’s for sure, insurance agents will convince you to spend more for healthcare as a means to sustain access to quality medication and other treatment plans. However, this isn’t always the case, as there are situations in which you find yourself paying more for premiums and still …

Erectile dysfunction (ED) can be a very depressing and anxiety-inducing condition for both individuals and couples to go through. Although there are many underlying causes of ED — from physiological to psychological — dealing with the condition is largely the same. By getting yourself diagnosed, medication and changes to lifestyle can be easily recommended, but as a first step, communication and understanding is required between a couple to help deal with the condition. Here we look at some steps individuals and couples can take to cope with ED. 1. Medication The first port of call is a medical diagnosis so as to understand the root causes of ED and whether it’s to do with physical issues such as nerves and blood flow, or with psychological issues such as depression, anxiety …