Senator Robert F. Wicker (R-MS) introduced the Preventing Opioid and Drug Impairment in Transportation Act last week. It was just in time for it to make the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Executive Session agenda. The Senate Committee meets on December 11th and will open discussion on the bill. It’s intended to strengthen Read more »
How Long Does Marijuana Stay in Your System?
Metabolism is a constantly occurring process within every cell of your body. It’s necessary to maintain life. The body metabolizes everything put in it whether it’s life-sustaining or not. For instance, your body metabolizes the THC in marijuana. Marijuana metabolites stow away in your body anywhere from a few days to over a month. How Read more »
Fentanyl Added to DoD Drug Test
It’s not breaking news, in fact, it happened back in March. It was then that the Department of Defense (DoD) directed all service Drug Demand Reduction Program labs to begin testing for both fentanyl and the drug’s metabolite, norfentanyl. It’s 50 times more potent than heroin and tops the potency of morphine by 100 percent! Read more »
FMCSA Clearinghouse—Here’s What We Know So Far
It seems like we just told you that early enrollment would begin in the fall! Now, here we are with the opening day of the FMCSA Clearinghouse database fast approaching. NDASSA & the DOT held several conferences nationwide in October and November to explain the query process and answer questions. If you weren’t able to Read more »
How Long Do Benzos Stay in your System?
Benzos, otherwise known as benzodiazepines, create a calming effect in the brain. Physicians normally prescribe them to treat things such as alcohol withdrawal, anxiety, insomnia, and panic disorders. Those that use the drug while at work risk testing positive on a drug test. The Controlled Substance Act lists benzodiazepines as a Schedule 4 drug. Whether Read more »
HHS Oral Fluid Testing Guidelines To Be Released Tomorrow
The urine test will no longer be the only approved testing method for safety-sensitive and other federal employees. The HSS Oral Fluid Testing Guidelines will be released tomorrow. It’s the end of a long road for those who’ve been waiting for oral fluid testing to become a federally approved employee drug testing method. Health and Read more »