Drug Abuse

Anyone who has witnessed at least one professional football game has a grasp of the pain involved in the sport. It’s violent. It’s demanding. It’s American. When the fans have left the stadium and their adoring cheers no longer fill a player’s ears, he is left in the silence to contemplate a lifetime of pain. Read more »

In convenience stores across the country, dangerous drugs are masquerading as innocent, natural plant products that offer a similar experience to the one produced by smoking marijuana. With clever names like Spice, K2, Kush, Moon Rocks and fake weed, synthetic marijuana products lure unsuspecting users with promises of a natural high and a warning label Read more »

Liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes can be poisonous, but is not regulated by federal authorities, The New York Times reports. The liquid is extracted from tobacco and mixed with flavorings, colorings and chemicals. Tiny amounts, either ingested or absorbed through the skin, can cause seizures and vomiting. It can even be deadly, the newspaper notes. Read more »

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is cracking down in California on a potent marijuana product called “wax,” according to ABC News. Wax is legal—and popular—in Colorado. Wax is a distillation of marijuana said to be so potent that a single hit will keep a person high for more than a day, the article notes. A Read more »

I’ve been meaning to write this letter since last month, but frankly, I just haven’t had the time because our phones have been ringing off the hook here at USA Mobile Drug Testing. For that, I’d like to thank President Obama. You see, we run a national mobile drug testing company, and after the President’s Read more »

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 »

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 »