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 »
Drug Abuse
DEA Cracks Down on “Wax”
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 »
Thank You, President Obama
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 »
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication Use
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 »
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 »
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 »