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By Linda Carroll, NBC News Scott Isbell had been smoking weed since he was 17. By the time he turned 19, he was having difficulty setting goals and meeting deadlines at college. His grades had dropped from A’s to B’s […]

By ASAP For many employers it can be a stressful and confusing time when an employee tests positive on a DOT drug test or alcohol test. Does the employer now have to “DO” anything? Must the employee be fired? How

By: ASAP Alcohol is the third leading cause of death and comes at a cost of $249 billion in the United States according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIH, 2022). This startling statistic shows how prevalent

By Joseph Guzman, The Hill More than 40 percent of drivers in the U.S. who use both alcohol and marijuana reported driving under the influence of one or both of the substances, according to a new study. Researchers behind the

By Matt Stieb, Intelligencer A new study led by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reveals the staggering impact of early-pandemic isolation on Americans with substance-abuse problems. Researchers sifted through death certificates to tally deaths in which alcohol

By: ASAP The role of Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) is critical in protecting public safety from issues of drug and alcohol use. They act as the “gatekeeper” of the return to duty (RTD) process by evaluating the employee to determine

By: ASAP Legalization of marijuana in over 30 states has made the drug more accessible than ever and increased recreational usage. According to Gallup, 49% of Americans have at least tried marijuana (Jones, 2021). However, despite the accessibility of marijuana,

Even responsible drivers sometimes violate regulations concerning controlled substances and alcohol because they don’t fully know the law. Here are some of the more common traps for professional drivers. Resting in the Sleeper Berth After Using Alcohol Safety regulation 49

By: ASAP The lack of drivers has delivered a blow to the nation’s supply chain and economy. However, there are thousands of drivers ready to go back to work if given a second chance. In the face of this reality,

By: Overdrive Violations reported to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse were up 10.2% in 2021 compared to 2020, according to FMCSA’s December 2021 monthly report. The second year of the Clearinghouse saw 58,215 drug violations