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Addiction Project
One in four Americans has a family member who is struggling with addiction. In 2005, there were 23.2 million Americans who needed treatment for their illicit drug or alcohol abuse problems, yet only about 10% received the treatment they needed.
On March 15th HBO is going to premier a ground breaking 14 part series on addiction. To learn more visit...
Website Address: www.addictionaction.org
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit - Drug and Alcohol Testing of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will meet on Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 10:00 a.m., in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building, to receive testimony regarding vulnerabilities in the Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT) programs administered by motor carriers. The Oversight and Investigations staff has conducted an in-depth review of conditions at facilities that perform urine collections for drug tests regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT). The hearing will examine weaknesses in the collection process that could allow drug-using commercial drivers to disguise their drug use. We will identify the extent to which those products manufactured and sold specifically to beat drug tests affect the integrity of the drug testing process. Finally, the hearing will explore factors that enable drug-using drivers to continue to operate commercial motor vehicles and potential solutions to the identified weaknesses
Website Address: www.sapaa.com
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FMCSA Publishes a Drug & Alcohol Implementation Guide
Implementation Guidelines for Alcohol and Drug Regulations in Highway Transportation is a great tool for motor carrier employers in implementing the FMCSA drug and alcohol regulations
Website Address: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety-security/safety-initiatives/drugs/drugs-alcohol.htm
Research and Statistics Made Simple
Research and Statistics Made Simple
Website Address: www.dwiresourcecenter.org/index.html
2002 National Drug Control Strategy
Provides an overview of continued efforts by the Federal Government to further the goals of the National Drug Control Strategy.
Website Address: www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/publications/policy/03ndcs/index.html
2004 Data From In-School Surveys on Teen Drug Use
Overall teen drug use continues gradual decline; but use of inhalants rises. (Press Release, 12/21/04)
Website Address: www.monitoringthefuture.org/data/04data.html#2004data-drugs
AM I COVERED BY DOT DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING REGULATIONS?
Many employees and employers have asked "How do I know if I am subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations?"
To answer this question, we have developed the following decision tree to assist you in determining if you are covered or not. The decision tree is only a guide and does not replace or superceed the actual regulations.
Website Address: www.dot.gov/ost/dapc/odapc/v3_slide0001.htm
Americans with Disabilities Act
ADA
Website Address: www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
Brazilian Diet Drugs contain harmful ingredients
WebMD Medical News article written by Miranda Hitti on January 19, 2006, advises 2 Brazilian Diet Drugs contain harmful ingredients. It is important to note that the body converts the stimulants in these diet drugs to amphetamine which can make urine samples test positive for amphetamines
Website Address: www.webmdhealth.com/content/News/WebMD/Articles/112669.htm
Current List of DHHS Certified Laboratories
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Website Address: www.health.org/workplace/
Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988
The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 requires some Federal contractors and all Federal grantees to agree that they will provide drug-free workplaces as a precondition of receiving a contract or grant from a Federal agency.
Website Address: www.dol.gov/elaws/drugfree.htm
Drug Testing News
Provides up-to-date news and information on the drug and alcohol testing industry.
Website Address: www.drugtestingnews.com/
Drug-Free Work Week
October 16-22, 2006 is the first-ever Drug-Free Work Week, and employers and workers across the country are encouraged to participate. The purpose of Drug-Free Work Week is to educate employers, employees and the general public about the importance of being drug-free as a component of improving workplace safety and health and to encourage workers with alcohol and drug problems to seek help.
Website Address: www.dol.gov/asp/programs/drugs/workingpartners/wpdrug-free.asp
Drug-Free Workplace
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Website Address: www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/prevent/workplace/research.html
FAA Clarifies Drug and Alcohol Testing for Contractors
The Federal Aviation Administration this week published a Final Rule clarifying that each person who performs a safety-sensitive function for a regulated employer by contract, including by subcontract at any tier, is subject to testing.
Website Address: a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/06-205.htm
FAA Extends Compliance Date for Regulations Concerning Subcontractors at Any Tier
In a notice published on April 5, 2006, the FAA announced that it is delaying the compliance date for the final rule clarifying that contractors, including subcontractors at any tier, must be subject to drug and alcohol testing. The FAA indicated in the extension that this action is necessary because it has come to their attention that some original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other entities may be confused regarding whether they are performing maintenance or preventive maintenance duties subject to drug and alcohol testing, or manufacturing duties not subject to testing. The effective date of April 10, 2006, will remain the same, but this action by the FAA extends the compliance date until October 10, 2006, which gives OEMs and others sufficient time to determine what work is subject to drug and alcohol testing.
Website Address: www.datia.org/resources/FAA-4.5.06_FAA_Notice.pdf
FAA Issues Correction to Final Rule
FAA Issues Correction to Final Rule
Disqualification for Airman and Airman Medical Certificate
Holders Based on Alcohol Violations or Refusals to Submit to Drug and
Alcohol Testing; Correction
Website Address: a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/E6-10588.htm
FAA wins drug-testing suit
U.S. aircraft maintenance companies lost a federal court appeal aimed at stopping Federal Aviation Administration-required drug testing of technicians at hundreds of subcontractors.
Website Address: www.azstarnet.com/business/192376.php
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Website Address: www.faa.gov
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Website Address: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/
Federal Railroad Administration
Federal Railroad Administration
Website Address: www.fra.dot.gov/
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Transit Administration
Website Address: www.fta.dot.gov/
In School Survey on Teen Drug Use
Overall teen drug use continues gradual decline; but use of inhalents rise.
Website Address: www.monitoringthefuture.org/data/04data.html#2004data-drugs
Methamphetamine Resource Site
All you needed to know about Methamphetamines
Website Address: www.methresources.gov/
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
SAMHSA
Website Address: www.health.org
National Institute of Mental Health
Mental Health
Website Address: www.nimh.nih.gov
National Institute on Drug Abuse
NIDA
Website Address: www.nida.nih.gov
Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs
A Department of Transportation document of potential interest has been published in the Federal Register (Monday, October 31, 2005) and can be downloaded as a pdf file at the following site:
Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs
Website Address: www.dot.gov/ost/dapc/guidelines/FR_20051031_NPRM_SVT.pdf
SAMHSA Employer Briefs
A series of 14 new two-page information briefs for employers. These briefs discuss a variety of workplace-related topics.
Website Address: www.csat.samhsa.gov/IDBSE/employee/index.aspx
Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration
US DHHS
Website Address: www.drugfreeworkplace.gov/
The Anti-Drug
Created by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign to equip parents and other adult caregivers with the tools they need to raise drug-free kids.
Website Address: www.theantidrug.com
The Drink Wheel
The Intoximeters Inc. "Drink Wheel"1 is a form that you can fill out that when completed will instantly compute your estimated blood/breath alcohol concentration ("BAC") or blood alcohol content. This simulates the breath alcohol testing done by an Intoximeter Alco-Sensor IV. The Alco-Sensor IV is used in both Law Enforcement and Workplace Testing for alcohol testing. It is presented as a public service to Intoximeters web site visitors. Its primary purpose is to provide useful information about the responsible use of alcohol.
Website Address: www.intox.com/wheel/drinkwheel.asp
The FAA’s Office of Aerospace Medicine - Drug Abatement Division Website
The FAA’s Office of Aerospace Medicine - Drug Abatement Division has given its web site a new look.
Website Address: www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/drug_alcohol/
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard
Website Address: www.uscg.mil/uscg.shtm
U.S. Department of Labor
Information regarding State and Territory workplace-related substance abuse laws.
Website Address: said.dol.gov/StateLaws.asp
U.S. Department of Transportation
DOT
Website Address: www.dot.gov/ost/dapc/
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
DEA
Website Address: www.dea.gov
Working Partners for an Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace
Create your own drug-free workplace policy.
This Department of Labor site provides resources and information to help employers make their workplaces alcohol and drug free.
Website Address: www.dol.gov/dol/workingpartners.htm
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Donna Smith
Donna Smith elected to Board of Directors of SAPAA
Website Address: www.sapaa.com/about/Board.asp
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