HEALTH
Taking Care of Yourself After an Auto Accident
Millions of people are injured in traffic accidents each year. Those injuries vary in severity, but even seemingly minor issues can have long-term consequences. Many accident victims fail to take proper care of themselves after an accident. That means they often suffer needlessly and inadvertently prolong the healing process. Overlooking your own medical and emotional needs after an accident can also lead to more serious damage. If you’ve been in an accident or want to be prepared for such an eventuality, keep the following tips in mind.
Don’t Forgo Emergency Medical Attention
Far too many accident victims refuse emergency care after they’ve been in an accident. When adrenaline kicks in, it can dampen the emotional and physical effects of an accident, leading people to believe they’re not injured. Within a few hours or days, though, they start to realize the extent of their injuries. Even if you think you’re not injured, be sure to let emergency medical personnel examine you at the scene of the crash. Alternatively, you can visit a hospital emergency room after leaving the scene of the accident. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.
Visit a Chiropractor
Furthermore, going to see a chiropractor can be a crucial step in the recovery process. Even minor accidents place massive amounts of force on the body. The results of such an impact aren’t always visible on the surface. Chiropractic treatment can help ease the effects of whiplash, lower back injuries, and other types of internal damage. Treatments can also reduce stiffness, scar tissue, and other problems. At the same time, proper chiropractic care fosters healing and reduces mental stress.
Receive Follow-Up Care
Emergency medical personnel will recommend certain types of follow-up care after an accident. That advice isn’t for their own benefit; it’s for yours. Follow-up treatments are necessary even if you don’t think you need them. Be sure to heed the advice of EMTs and doctors. Otherwise, some of your injuries may go unnoticed and end up causing long-term problems that could’ve been prevented.
Rest and Proper Nutrition Are Important
Some people are eager to return to their daily activities after an accident. After all, the bills don’t pay themselves, and mounting medical expenses could create even more of a financial burden. On top of that, getting back to normal helps keep your mind off of the accident itself. It’s important to have a certain amount of downtime following an accident, though. Your body needs time to recuperate. Along the way, be sure to eat well. Proper nutrition can improve healing and keep you feeling better.
Don’t Overlook Your Mental and Emotional Health
Physical health is often the main focal point after an accident. Your physical well-being is certainly important, but it’s not the only factor to consider. Don’t overlook your mental and emotional well-being during the healing process. Accidents can have more of an impact on your mental health than many people realize. From nightmares and insomnia to a lingering fear of traveling, the mental and emotional impacts of an accident can be debilitating.
Catering to Your Own Needs Following an Accident
More than six million car accidents happen every year in the United States, leading to a daily average of 90 deaths and many injuries. Taking care of yourself after an accident is crucial to your physical and mental health. Start with emergency care, and don’t ignore follow-up treatments. Keep your mental and emotional needs in mind, and be sure to get plenty of rest and proper nutrition. All those measures will help you heal.
Khalil ur Rehman is a proud born and raised in Abbottabad. Khalil has worked as a journalist for nearly a decade having contributed to several large publications including the Yahoo News and The Verge. As a journalist for The Hear Up, Khalil covers climate and science news. [email protected]
In many places of business, being under the influence of alcohol or any other addictive substance can create problems. It’s not just about being able to handle the job; it’s also about the safety of everyone working in the place. For this reason, it’s not unusual for business owners to make use of drug testing services from time to time. Here are some examples when testing may be necessary.
Part of the Advance Screening For New Employees
Hiring for an open position involves finding the most qualified person. In order to complete the process, prospective employers may require new hires to take a drug test before being allowed to report to work. If all goes well, the job offer stands, and a start date is set.
Most employers understand that false positives can occur, in that there are foods, prescription medication that’s being taken as prescribed, and other factors that may mimic the use of certain substances. That’s often taken into account when evaluating the test results.
Periodic Testing of Current Employees
It’s not unusual for an employer to have random drug testing conducted once or twice a year. The point is to ensure that employees who are entrusted with proprietary information, or who handle tasks that require a great deal of concentration, are capable of managing their duties responsibly.
With random testing, employees generally don’t have much advance notice. Since testing may be requested at any time, employees are more likely to refrain from abusing different types of substances and may choose not to use anything at all. This is true even with legal substances like alcohol.
Unexplained Changes in an Employee’s Demeanor
Along with random drug testing, a change in the demeanor of an employee may lead to the employer requesting a drug test. For example, an employee who is normally articulate but has grown increasingly unable to communicate effectively may be suspected of substance abuse. Assuming other explanations don’t apply, determining if drugs are involved sense.
Depending on the test results, the employer may take several courses of action. The employee may receive a warning. There’s also the chance that the employer will offer the employee a chance to enter some type of substance abuse program. In the event that the employee does not want to pursue any of these options, terminating the employment may be the only solution.
Testing as a Requirement For Returning to The Job
Even after employees emerge from a rehabilitation program, it’s not unusual for the employer to require one more drug test. In fact, it may be necessary to undergo the test before being allowed back into the workplace. If the results indicate no drugs in the person’s system, plans are made for the employee to resume his or her duties.
After that, there’s not likely to be another need for a test outside of the random testing that the employer already conducts. Hopefully, the employee will have no more problems, and the past abuse will remain in the past.
Whenever there’s the need for drug tests, reaching out to one of the professional drug testing services is the most practical approach. Doing so helps to ensure the testing is accurate, done in a timely and discreet manner, and that the results are only shared with the employer.Â
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Umar Nisar was born and raised in the busy city of Abbottabad. As a journalist, Umar Nisar has contributed to many online publications including PAK Today and the Huffing Post. In regards to academics, Umar Nisar earned a degree in business from the Abbottabad UST, Havelian. Umar Nisar follows the money and covers all aspects of emerging tech here at The Hear Up.
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