Category: News
Red Ribbon Week: October 23-31
Red Ribbon Week serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities.
2016 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
In response to the alarming number of people misusing prescription drugs, the Drug Enforcement Agency began hosting the “Drug Take Back Day” in 2010.
Finding the ‘root’ of prescription drug addiction
As the prescription drug abuse epidemic continues, the source of the issue remains clear. Unused, over-prescribed narcotics.
2016 National Drug-Free Work Week
This year’s annual observance of the National Drug-Free Work Week is October 10 through 15.
Post-accident drug testing guidelines under review by OSHA
Learn why OSHA is reviewing post-accident drug testing guidelines. What impact will it have on accident reporting and drug testing programs?
Drug positivity rises in the railroad industry
As drug use by U.S. workers rises, evidence shows a similar pattern in the railroad industry which includes engineers, train crew and dispatchers.
Drug positivity in U.S. workforce rises to highest level in a decade
The percentage of employees in the combined U.S. workforce testing positive for drugs has steadily increased over the last three years to a 10-year high.
Kratom to be classified as a Schedule I drug
The DEA announced that it will place the active materials from the kratom plant into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.
Ten most dangerous jobs in America
Can you guess the 10 most dangerous jobs in America? With a greater potential for risk, keeping these workplaces drug-free is critically important.
