The term “drug paraphernalia” refers to anything that assists the user in their abuse. Finding an employee in possession of a syringe is a huge sign that they may be a drug addict. And, should an employee have a small scale with them at work, things could be worse. There could actually be drug deals Read more »
Ordering Prescriptions Online Just Got Safer
Have you considered purchasing your prescriptions online but held off due to the expense? Even worse, ordering online puts you at risk of purchasing medication that was manufactured overseas in laboratories with virtually no checks and balances in place. There is little doubt that up to now, ordering prescriptions online can be costly—in one way Read more »
NDASA Racing Toward the Future
Founded in 2018 to meet the growing need for training advocacy and best-practice standards for the drug and alcohol testing industry, the National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) supports employers in a variety of ways to ensure they maintain the highest level of safety standards and in developing effective workplace drug-free policies. Their diverse Read more »
DOT Extends Use of COVID SAP Enforcement Discretion Statement
The Department of Transportation (DOT) released its original COVID-19 Drug & Alcohol Testing Statement of Enforcement Discretion for Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) and Service Agents (SAs) on April 4, 2020. It’s been extended several times since. On November 29th, the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC) announced the extension is getting pushed Read more »
Should Fentanyl Trafficking Penalties Be Removed?
Fentanyl trafficking has more than doubled in the United States since last year. Actually, all manner of drugs has been pouring into the country ever since President Biden signed a certain executive order immediately after coming into office. That’s a well-documented fact. That being said, many were shocked when the current administration presented a proposal Read more »
Do Firefighters Take A DOT Drug Test?
The definition of a safety-sensitive position is a job in which the employee is directly responsible for his own safety or the safety of other people. Surely, firefighters would fall into that category. They run into burning buildings with no thought for their own safety! They’re always ready to take responsibility for the safety of Read more »