DOT Safety Alarm: Potential changes to marijuana restrictions may result in unintended serious safety concerns for the US traveling public.

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DOT Safety Alarm DOT Safety Alarm By American Substance Abuse Professionals (ASAP) AP News reports that the US Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify  marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug creates medical and research opportunities but will have unintended consequences that could result in truck drivers, school bus drivers, pilots, […]

Ask These Important Questions Before Selecting A Consortium/Third Party Administrator (C/TPA)

Ask These Important Questions Before Selecting A Consortium/Third Party Administrator (C/TPA) Ask These Important Questions Before Selecting A Consortium/Third Party Administrator (C/TPA) What is a C/TPA? Would I have a specific customer representative? Would we receive personalized service? Would I have a 24 hour contact that can give me direction in an emergency situation? What […]

Don’t let Workplace Safety Drown in CBD’s Murky Waters!

Don’t let Workplace Safety Drown in CBD’s Murky Waters! Don’t let Workplace Safety Drown in CBD’s Murky Waters! I have worked in the drug and alcohol testing Industry for 30+ years. I have never fielded as many  questions and concerns in those 30+ years, as I have in the past few years about CBD products […]

Five Important Steps to Implement a Successful Drug Testing Program

Five Important Steps to Implement a Successful Drug Testing Program Five Important Steps to Implement a Successful Drug Testing Program Studies have shown that establishing a drug testing program is a crucial element in maintaining a safe and productive work environment for employees and employers alike. Yet it’s not always as simple as putting together […]

Choosing a Reliable Drug-Free Workplace TPA

Choosing a Reliable Drug-Free Workplace TPA Choosing a Reliable Drug-Free Workplace TPA Document Number 040 During the Pandemic, the United States has seen a sharp rise in the positive drug test rate for U.S. workers, with historically high rates reported in 2020.  Drug testing laboratories are experiencing record backlogs due to Pandemic-related labor shortages. Why […]

Incorporating Drug Testing into Your Employee Assistance Program

Incorporating Drug Testing into Your Employee Assistance Program Incorporating Drug Testing into Your Employee Assistance Program Did you know that ignoring an individual employee’s health – both mentally and physically – in the workplace could cause irreparable long-term damage to your organization’s success as a whole?  Since your businesses’ most important asset are its employees, […]