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By ASAP With widespread attention, the opioid epidemic is not anything new to the workplace. However, knowledge does not equate to being prepared as an employer. The clinical aspects of opioid misuse can make it challenging for an employer to […]

By: Lisa Nagele-Piazza, JD, SHRM-DCP, SHRM President Joe Biden supports marijuana decriminalization, but efforts to legalize cannabis consumption are likely to continue at the state level for now. In 2021, employers will need to review their policies and ensure that

By: Kay Dervishi, NYN Media Organizations providing services for people with mental health and substance abuse challenges are simultaneously dealing with a spiking need for help and limited funds to best meet the demand, according to a new report from

By: Todd Dills, Overdrive Despite a well-documented ramp-up in offsite audits of trucking companies in 2020, the overall number of carrier reviews was down about 8% from 2019. Regulators also announced a policy change at the beginning of the pandemic

By: Recovery Unplugged Little by little, substance use disorder (SUD) infiltrates every area of a sufferer’s life. One of the most immediate areas in which the impact of excessive drug and alcohol abuse can be felt is in the workplace.

By ASAP An effective drug and alcohol policy is the key to creating a safe and drug-free workplace for all your employees. It becomes even more critical if you have employees in safety-sensitive positions. According to the Department of Transportation

Mark your calendars! The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced its 20th Take Back Day scheduled for Saturday, April 24- from 10:00 AM to 2:00PM. The public can drop off potentially dangerous prescription medications at collection sites which will adhere to

By: Jon Johnson, Medical News Today Shrooms are a common name for hallucinogenic mushrooms containing the compound psilocybin. They may show up on specific drug tests designed to detect hallucinogens, but many standard drug tests do not test for these

By ASAP Although any impaired employee is a safety-risk to the public or workplace, federal regulations under 49 CFR Part 40 for the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing require employers to follow specific guidelines, whereas Non-DOT employers

By Eric Miller, Transport Topics More than 56,000 drug and alcohol violations were recorded last year in a database intended to track truck drivers’ compliance history and prevent them from job-hopping in the event of a failed drug test. The