Information DOT employers should provide to their DOT covered employees: Federal Drug and Alcohol Testing regulations do not address the use of legally prescribed or over-the-counter (OTC) medications. However, most employers are adopting policies and procedures that include a requirement of employees to notify a supervisor of medication use and, in some cases, the requirement Read more »
Joe Reilly Presents at 2013 Florida Trucking Association
On Thursday, November 7, 2013 Joe Reilly, Senior Compliance Officer for USA Mobile Drug Testing presented at the Florida Trucking Association 2013 FTA Educational Institute in St. Augustine, Florida. Joe discussed current trending regarding substance abuse and safety in the trucking industry. The discussion focused on efforts to allow hair testing in the DOT Drug Read more »
Notification of Prescription Medications
May an employer ask all employees what prescription medications they are taking? Generally, the answer is no. Asking all employees about their use of prescription medications is not job related and consistent with business necessity. In limited circumstances, however, certain employers may be able to demonstrate that it is job-related and consistent with business necessity Read more »
Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988
The Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 included the following requirements for employers receiving federal grants or contracts of over $25,000: publish an anti-drug policy statement and provide it to employees establish a drug awareness program establish as a term and condition of employment that employees report within five days, any criminal convictions for drug Read more »
4 Drug Testing Mistakes That Conflict with the ADA
If you’re in HR, you know how quickly people can pull the trigger to sue you, even if you’ve done nothing wrong…and you’re stuck spending valuable time and energy defending yourself and your company. I want to make sure you are crystal clear on the common ADA mistakes when administering your drug and alcohol testing Read more »
Latest Results Released on Drug Use in the United States
Learn more from the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of National Findings. This report presents the first information from the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), an annual survey sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The survey is the primary source of information Read more »
Can You Identify These Six Signs of Teen Drug Abuse?
While teens are known for having tumultuous and stormy personalities, substance abuse may sometimes be a contributing factor. In cases of drug use, the lives of teenagers can tumble out of control quite rapidly. If you spot any of the following six signs of drug abuse in teens, you should take action before the problem Read more »
“Lean,” A Deadly High Available in Any Store
Illicit drug use is on the rise, including those you’re probably familiar with such as marijuana, cocaine, and LSD, but an increasing number of abusers today are turning to synthetic and prescription drugs. One is a highly-addictive drug cocktail called “lean,” which is especially popular among teens. It is a simple combination of prescription-strength cough Read more »