As reported by SAMHSA it is estimated that 22,904 visits to hospital emergency departments in 2011 were linked to “bath salts.” Bath salts are a combination of synthetic cathinones which are man-made chemicals related to amphetamines. Synthetic cathinone products often […]
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This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week running from September 15-21, 2013. Events are being held nationwide to honor the 3.1 million men and women who do their part in keeping businesses moving. According to the American Trucking Association
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September is National Recovery Month the observance is in its 24th year and is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). “Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental and substance
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People who use prescription pain medication non-medically are more likely to initiate heroin use. According to a report by SAMHSA, “people aged 12 to 49 who had used prescription pain relievers non-medically were 19 times more likely to have initiated
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The DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) published a final rule combining 16 forms for registering and updating information. The forms are currently used by brokers, carriers and freight forwarders, the new system will combine the forms into a single,
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On August 26, the DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) launched a nationwide two-week strike force of surprise passenger bus safety inspections and visits to new bus companies to assess safety levels. The strike force is part of the
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On August 16, 2013 PHMSA published a proposal to amend the pipeline safety regulations. The Administration’s aim is to incorporate all parts of the new, updated or reaffirmed editions of voluntary consensus standards available online. The proposal also includes initiatives
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On June 25, 2013 the Federal Transit Administration issued a rule revising sections of the Alcohol and Controlled Substances Testing regulations in an effort to reflect recent amendments to the law. The rule provides the Secretary of the DOT with
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On July 12, 2013 the DOT invited public comments on their intended request for approval to renew an information collection involving DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing. The data collected will be used to document testing conducted and actions taken to
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Originally launched in 2008, World Hepatitis Day provides “international focus for patient groups and people living with hepatitis B and C. It is an opportunity around which interested groups can raise awareness and influence real change in disease prevention and
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