$75 Million to Fund Panic Alarms in New Jersey Schools
In February of 2019, Governor Murphy of New Jersey signed P.L. 2019, c. 33, Alyssa’s Law, requiring all of the state’s public schools to install silent panic alarms that will …
Warning Signs of Substance Abuse
Substance use disorders (i.e. abuse and addiction) occur when a person uses a substance recurrently despite the negative consequences that it causes, including but not limited to: Relationship and family …
The HR1309 Bill and How It Could Stop Workplace Violence
Health care workers comprise only 13% of the U.S. workforce but experience 60% of all workplace assaults (Wax, Pinette & Cartin, 2016). Workplace violence is the second leading cause of fatal …
End Nurse Abuse
“1 in 4 nurses has been assaulted at work — making nurses more likely to be exposed to violence than either prison guards or police officers. Yet few health care …
Alcohol, Drugs and Violence
Without doubt, interpersonal violence and substance use are strongly linked and present a major public health challenge. Individuals who are under the influence of a psychoactive substance or withdrawing from …
10 Drugs That Promote Violence
Violent behavior and victimization are common among individuals with substance abuse problems. Intoxication or withdrawal from certain drugs can promote violent behavior is some people. It is worth noting that …
3 Reasons Why Drugs and Alcohol Can Increase Violence
Substance use disorders have been proven to dramatically increase the risk of violence. For nearly a hundred years, researchers have studied how psychoactive substances can increase aggressive behavior in some …
Workplace Violence in Healthcare and Social Service Settings
Healthcare and social service workers experience workplace violence at staggering rates and face threats to their safety on a daily basis. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), …