People worldwide look forward to the holidays with joyful anticipation. However, those who are new to or struggle with sobriety may dread them. The holidays can be filled with triggers that could cause them to falter and fall back into their old ways. And, many worry that if they fall, they won’t find their way Read more »
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How Far Back Does DOT Drug Testing Go?
Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing has been in place since President Reagan enforced the drug-free workplace back in the 80s. The urine test has always been the approved test method and the amount of time that it detects drugs in the system ranges from a few days up to three months in the case Read more »
What is a DOT Safety Concern?
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy (Policy Office) coordinates with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and other Federal agencies to share the responsibility for determining transportation-related safety activities. The Policy Office coordinates and executes the DOT’s safety initiatives in the following ways: Reviews and analyzes domestic transportation policy regarding DOT leadership decisions Read more »
Is Policing Prescriptions a Life Sentence for Chronic Pain?
Nearly a decade has passed since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) released its original guidelines for physicians and pharmacies working with patients suffering from chronic pain. The CDCP’s suggestions were intended to help battle against opioid addiction, which had reached epidemic proportions. However, the CDCP may have created a “one bad apple” Read more »
Would Legalizing Drugs Do More Harm Than Good?
The debate about whether or not legalizing all drugs would benefit our country has been ongoing for decades. So far, there is no sound decision on the matter, but the topic has been in the news again recently. Decision-makers need to ponder this decision wisely because when the subject comes up, many Americans conjure up Read more »
Alternative Routes to Prevent Opioid Addiction
The opioid crisis is ongoing, moreover, fentanyl is being found to varying degrees in every type of confiscated drug, which makes the situation more deadly than ever. Just tiny amounts, likened to a few grains of salt, of this highly addictive synthetic opioid is enough to kill someone. Drug cartels have no qualms about that, Read more »
What is Diluted Urine?
Drug users have been trying to pass off diluted urine specimens since the earliest days of drug testing. Moreover, truth be told, it used to work. Drug users who were due to take a drug test could successfully tamper with results by consuming large quantities of water. Drug testing has come a long way Read more »
Does Marijuana Use Spark Domestic Violence?
As recreational legalization becomes more prevalent, domestic violence is becoming associated with marijuana use. Many people find this news to be quite shocking. Marijuana users have long had the reputation of taking an “it’s all good” attitude regarding what’s happening around them. They’re often characterized as jovial, somewhat forgetful, easily distracted, and, more than likely, Read more »