Jonathan Baktari, MD, CEO, US Drug Test Centers Research tells us that approximately 3.8% of the world’s population (or 158.8 million people) uses marijuana. In 2023, about 17% of Americans reported smoking marijuana, which was higher than in previous years. And —...
by Christine Tatum, CEO, Media Salad First and foremost, the Media Salad team considers it an honor to serve as the primary producer of communications, marketing strategies and online professional learning for the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. Our...
By Tyler Weston, CEO and Co-Founder of The Noble Group The society we live in today is vastly different from even just a decade ago. We can no longer risk going to work each day oblivious to our surroundings, failing to be diligent, and ignoring the red flags of a...
By Penny Horton, MSOD, SHRM-SCP, Founder, Who’s Your HR? Let’s be real: the workplace today can feel like a circus with everyone juggling different opinions, communication styles, and work ethics. And when it comes to the drug and alcohol testing industry—where...
Larry Earl, MD, President, National Association of Occupational Health Professionals (NAOHP) One critical aspect of occupational medicine is expanding and improving practice performance through productivity. Occupational medicine is increasingly important as clinics...
By Bill Current, Founder of the Current Consulting Group A drug testing policy is the backbone of an effective drug-free workplace program. It is the blueprint that, when properly written and faithfully followed, makes it possible for employers to accomplish their...
By Jonathan Baktari, MD, CEO of US Drug Test Centers Are your employees sober while they’re on the clock? Concerning statistics suggest that more professionals are testing positive for illicit drugs while simultaneously, fewer companies are conducting...
Upholding standards in MRO services By National MRO In today's competitive business landscape, the pressure on Medical Review Officers (MROs) to reduce costs is intense. Unfortunately, this has led many to cut corners, compromising the quality of their services. At...
By Larry Earl, MD, President, National Association of Occupational Health Professionals As the president of the National Association of Occupational Health Professionals (NAOHP), I am very excited to announce our collaboration with NDASA! Please do not hesitate...
By Bill Current, Founder of the Current Consulting Group Did you know the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) mission is to “enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States… and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the...