Last updated : November 11, 2024
The USA Mobile Drug Testing of Northeast Ohio team thinks it’s important to share the latest drug testing industry news, so that’s what we’re here to do! In this post, we’re sharing trending news articles around drug testing that include topics from the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse as well as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Keep reading for all that’s happened so far in 2023!
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Results
According to the latest data from the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, drug use among commercial truck drivers is at its highest level since 2019 when the federal repository was set up. Positive drug tests & refusals to test that were reported in the clearinghouse last year have increased to 18% – almost doubling the previous year – and marijuana violations have increased the most. Even though more positive drug tests are being reported, the data shows that more drivers are getting rehabilitated and reentering the trucking workforce, too. Read the full story here. If you need help with your DOT drug and alcohol testing, please contact us here.
Fentanyl & Oral Fluid Drug Testing
Did you know that federal drug regulators could soon announce plans to add fentanyl to a drug testing panel? According to a spokesperson from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), if oral fluid testing becomes an accepted method by the DOT, HHS expects to add fentanyl to the testing panel as early as the first quarter of 2023, with an implementation date in the second quarter. This could be an important change as fentanyl has become one of the most dangerous drugs in recent years. Continue reading more about the topic here.
2023 Drug Testing In The News
Are you surprised to read about any of these drug testing trends? With all that is happening in the news, the USA Mobile Drug Testing team thought it was important to keep you informed of these trends. If you would like to learn more about establishing a drug free workplace policy in your company, please contact us here.
