Author: Alex Bednar

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Name that Drug: A stimulating psychoactive perspective

September 15, 2015

DATIA focus features a regular column titled, “Name that Drug” where interesting facts about a mystery drug are described.

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2015 National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

August 26, 2015

The DEA has announced its tenth annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, an event to help people dispose any unused prescription medications.

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CDC report reveals dramatic rise in heroin use

July 21, 2015

Heroin use is increasing across all demographics, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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The impact of medicinal marijuana laws

July 9, 2015

A new study reveals that medicinal marijuana laws may have caused an increase in recreational marijuana use by juveniles.

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Employee drug and alcohol testing handbook

July 1, 2015

Answers to common drug testing questions are now found in the newly updated Department of Transportation Employee Handbook.

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Introducing Alex

June 12, 2015

Alex Bednar will author posts for our drug testing blog in the coming months.