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drug addiction abuse occupations Coping with substance abuse and dependence is a big enough challenge on its own, but balancing both an addiction and a career can pose an even bigger struggle. The impact of drug abuse on workplaces is […]

opiate use growing workplace People often think that prescription and OTC drugs are safer than illicit drugs, but that’s only true when they are taken exactly as prescribed and for the purpose intended. Deaths from opioid pain relievers exceed those

Addressing chronic drug addiction among unemployed and economically disadvantaged adults is a daunting challenge. Employment is critical in addressing the poverty and economic disadvantage; however, controlled research suggests that employment could play a valuable role in treating drug addiction as

Even in one of the country’s most marijuana-friendly states, smoking pot off the job and away from work, an employee can still be fired for marijuana use. That was the unanimous conclusion of the Colorado Supreme Court, in a closely

cultural differences mental illness diagnosis New research presented at the American Psychiatric Association’s 168th Annual Meeting explored how cultural differences can influence the diagnosis of common mental illnesses, including depression, mania and psychosis. Jhilam Biswas, M.D., was inspired to conduct

DOT employer handbook updates On June 1st, the DOT released a PDF of the updated Employer Handbook. If you employ safety-sensitive workers who must have Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol tests, or you manage a DOT drug or

workplace drug testing guidelines The proposed rules would allow federal agencies to collect and test oral fluid specimens as part of their drug-testing programs. The agencies also would be allowed to test urine specimens for controlled substances such as oxycodone,

Quest Diagnostics workforce positivity “American workers are increasingly testing positive for workforce drug use across almost all workforce categories and drug test specimen types. In the past, we have noted increases in prescription drug positivity rates, but now it seems

June National Safety Month Join NSC and thousands of organizations across the country as they work to raise awareness of what it takes to stay safe. Observed ​annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and

National Prevention Week is a SAMHSA-supported annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, substance abuse and mental health issues. National Prevention Week 2015 will take place May 17-23, 2015. The theme for 2015 is “The