USA Mobile Drug Testing Compliance specialists report a common question asked by employers “Can I ask the MRO or the employee about the prescription drugs the worker may be taking”. The employer can ask about fitness for duty and require a physician evaluation to verify fitness for duty. Employers often require employees to notify their Read more »
Drug-Free Work Week
USA Mobile Drug Testing is proud to endorse this year’s national Drug-Free Work Week – October 15–21. USA Mobile Drug Testing values the health and safety of all Americans and we are committed to helping employers maintain a drug-free workplace year-round. Drug-Free Work Week is a dedicated time each year to highlight the benefits that Read more »
Marijuana Use – Harmful in the Workplace
USA Mobile Drug Testing promotes zero tolerance for marijuana use in any safety sensitive job position and for any employment position in any state that does not have a medical marijuana law allowing use of marijuana for medical conditions. 17 states and the District of Columbia allow use of marijuana for medical purposes: Connecticut, Alaska, Read more »
22.5 Million Americans Using Illicit Drugs
USA Mobile Drug Testing Compliance Consultants continually monitor trends in workplace substance abuse. Our team reviewed last week the recently reported 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), a survey conducted annually by the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Overall, the use of illicit drugs among Americans aged 12 and Read more »
National Take-Back Day
USA Mobile Drug Testing supports efforts to properly dispose of unused prescription drugs. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, to be held on Saturday, September 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently Read more »
Upcoming FMCSA Supervisor Training Webinar September 18
USA Mobile Drug Testing will host a Supervisor Training Webinar on Thursday, September 18, 2012 from 10am – 12 noon MST, 10am – 12 noon PDT and 1pm – 3pm EDT. All participants will receive handouts and a certificate of completion. Click Here for more information and to register for the training on 09/18/2012. Companies Read more »
Referral Service for Substance Abuse Treatment
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides treatment referral in two ways – Call or Click. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit the online treatment locator at http://samhsa.gov/treatment SAMHSA’s Treatment Referral Routing Service is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing substance abuse Read more »
Bath Salts Linked to Face-Eating Attack
Miami homeless man high on ‘bath salts’ growls, tries to bite police officer and smashes his head against cell. Check out this ABC News video focusing on the new drug that has had devastating effects in communities throughout America. Bath Salts have become increasingly popular in urban party scenes, and they can trigger extremely violent Read more »