As if it wasn't sad enough to give up what little I *had* of a social life, now they're saying that Facebook use has been linked to lower grades in college. Although there's more than one study that has shown results similar to this type of result for Facebook usage, I believe there still needs to be studies done to counter this argument. :-)
Source: esciencenews.com
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
New Methamphetamine Test -- Industrial Hygienists Create Instant Test To Identify Traces Of Crystal Methamphetamine
Just in case you were thinking that law enforcement had forgotten all about our "Meth Problem" in the United States, here they go -- or went, according to the date on the above-referenced article -- being innovative in finding new means by which to alleviate some of the fears and dangers to meth-lab cleanup crew members, as well as spark a new flame of worry under the heinies of those currently involved in meth-lab usage.
Here's the background info:
ScienceDaily (http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2008/0310-new_methamphetamine_test.htm#) -- Industrial hygienists developed a quick swab test to identify dangerous residue of toxic chemicals left behind in the creation of homemade methamphetamine. This test works like a pregnancy test. Swabbing the suspected surface leads to a color change if meth is detected, allowing for safety precautions and immediate clean-up when necessary.
Here's the background info:
ScienceDaily (http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2008/0310-new_methamphetamine_test.htm#) -- Industrial hygienists developed a quick swab test to identify dangerous residue of toxic chemicals left behind in the creation of homemade methamphetamine. This test works like a pregnancy test. Swabbing the suspected surface leads to a color change if meth is detected, allowing for safety precautions and immediate clean-up when necessary.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Research Interests and Varying the Content of My Blog
Hi y'all! This is just a check-in to let you know that I will now be posting sites "of academic interest." These websites and/or links to articles will give the reader/perusing blog follower a chance to see what my academic interests encompass. A few of my more broad interest categories are as follows:
1. Drug Addiction/Alcoholism; particularly the biopsychological factors that play a role in establishing and maintaining addiction
2. Addiction's Effect on Family Subsystems
3. Child Abuse and Neglect
4. Bipolar Disorder
5. Prevention of Teen At-Risk Behavior Through Use of Supportive Measures
6. Program Development for At-Risk youth
1. Drug Addiction/Alcoholism; particularly the biopsychological factors that play a role in establishing and maintaining addiction
2. Addiction's Effect on Family Subsystems
3. Child Abuse and Neglect
4. Bipolar Disorder
5. Prevention of Teen At-Risk Behavior Through Use of Supportive Measures
6. Program Development for At-Risk youth
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