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Many employers use drug tests to screen job applicants and to monitor their current employees. This is particularly important in many jobs. From where people operate heavy equipment to those who drive, as many positions have potential for high injuries. If someone is injured on the job, employers must pay for their medical expenses, so Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

When school starts back in August, parents and teachers have an important role in protecting young people from abusing prescription drugs. More than 2.1 million teens abused prescription drugs in the United States in 2006. This number increased in 2009 and 2010.  The nonmedical use of prescription psychotherapeutic drugs by youth between the ages of 12 Read more »