The problem of drug use in occupational medical care
Authors:
H. Bejčková
Authors‘ workplace:
Klinika pracovního lékařství LF UK a FN Plzeň, přednosta MUDr. Vendulka Machartová, PH. D.
Published in:
Pracov. Lék., 64, 2012, No. 1, s. 32-34.
Category:
Case Studies
Overview
Drug addiction represents the use of compounds causing psychical or physical addition. In general, besides certain exceptions the drug use including alcohol at work is prohibited. The use is considered as violation of working discipline and in some occupations, especially drivers, their use affects capability for work.
Key words:
inhibiting substances – stimulating compounds – hallucinogens – drugs and occupation – toxicological examination
Sources
1. Drogový informační server. Dostupné na www: http//www. drogy.net/portal/ilegalit-drogy/účinky drog
2. Duševní rozpoložení jedince při vstupu do intoxikace a okolní podmínky. Dostupné na www: http//www.prevcentrum.cz/ Drogy.
3. Cannabis harm worse than Tobacco. BBC News, 31 July 2007.
4. National Drug Control Policy. 12 Jun 2008.
5. Study strenghtens marijuana brain damage case. ABC News, 4 June 2008.
Labels
Hygiene and epidemiology Hyperbaric medicine Occupational medicineArticle was published in
Occupational Medicine
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