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In their most recent newsletter the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) offered clarification regarding a “refusal to test” on a pre-employment drug screen. The article stated thatall persons applying for or being transferred to a safety sensitive position under the FTA …
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Addressing the threat of synthetic drugs, the US Congress passed the Synthetic Drug Abuse Prevention Act of 2012. It is part of the larger Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act. The act classifies synthetic drugs as Schedule 1 …
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on July 2, 2012. According to the Federal Register, “This rulemaking would allow air carrier operators and commuter or on-demand operators that also conduct commercial air tour operations to …
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In June 25 ASAP welcomed guest speaker Dr. Kristine Hitchens. Dr. Hitchens presented on the impact of substance abuse on the family. With extensive experience in the field of substance abuse and social work, Dr. Hitchens delivered first-hand accounts of …
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In May ASAP welcomed drug testing industry veteran Dr. Christian Jensen. Dr. Jensen shared with ASAP team members, details on the DOT drug testing procedures and his insight on the progression of the industry over the years. Dr Jensen is …
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In recent years, opioid painkillers have emerged as a major cost driver. The high costs impact employers, who endure increased worker’s compensation claims and decreased productivity. According to a NYTimes.com article citing a 2010 analysis by Accident Fund Holdings (a …
High Dose Painkillers Lead to High Costs and Delayed Recovery Read More »
On May 17, 2012, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a notice of proposed rule-making (NPRM) to add potentially impairing non-controlled substances to its standard post-accident testing panel. According to FRA research, prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drug use has become …
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Morphine, an alkaloid found in opium can be detected in the body after the use of opioids such as codein, heroin and morphine sulfate. 6-acetylmorphine (6-AM) is a metabolite that is unique to only heroin. Its presence in urine indicates …
DOT Amends Drug Testing Procedures for Heroin Metabolite 6-AM Read More »
The New Paradigm for Long Term Recovery was the buzz at this year’s DATIA annual conference in San Antonio, TX. The crowd was engaged by keynote speaker Dr. Robert Dupont, the former White House Drug Czar, founding director of the …
On April 17th the Obama Administration released the 2012 National Drug Control Strategy. The goal of strategy is to be a blueprint for reducing drug use and its consequences. According to the document, “Illicit drug use in America contributed to …
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