By Bill Current, Founder of the Current Consulting Group It’s been said that elections have consequences, including unintended consequences that can be harmful, nonetheless. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), at President Biden’s direction, intends to...
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Working on your business versus in your business
By Jonathan Baktari, MD, CEO of US Drug Test Centers Every successful entrepreneur has to start somewhere. If you're a business owner, then maybe you can remember wearing all the hats in the very beginning, when you were first getting your company off the ground. You...
NDASA’s public comments on the proposed rescheduling of marijuana – Part 1
The Honorable Merrick B....
How to provide comment for the DEA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the rescheduling of marijuana
Make your voice heard! You can have an impact on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposal to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act by providing comment to the NPRM. The deadline for submitting...
Workforce drug test cheating surged in 2023, finds Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index analysis of nearly 10 million drug tests
Reprinted article courtesy of Quest Diagnostics, a leading provider of diagnostic information services. Key Findings The overall drug positivity held steady at historically high rates in 2023, while marijuana positivity continued an upward climb in the general U.S....
National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association urges protection of transportation safety amid marijuana rescheduling debate
Rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III will prevent the U.S. Department of Transportation from prohibiting active use for those in transportation safety positions. Without a safety carveout - or a clear plan to prevent this unintended consequence, the traveling public...
Team Training & Technology: Key components for growing your business
By Dr. Jonathan Baktari, MD, CEO of US Drug Test Centers Supporting teamwork and employee training are crucial aspects of running a successful business. When employees work well together, they can achieve more than they could individually. Teamwork involves...
Knowledge is power in preventing substance misuse and abuse
The substance abuse epidemic continues across the United States, with one in four Americans reporting that they have used illicit drugs. According to the 2022 United States National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): 46.8 million (16.7%) Americans (aged 12 and...
DOT Safety Alarm: Potential changes to marijuana restrictions may result in unintended serious safety concerns for the U.S. traveling public.
Courtesy of American Substance Abuse Professionals AP News reports that the US Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug creates medical and...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Since 1949, the United States has observed May as Mental Health Awareness Month. The workplace is a key venue for promoting mental wellness and awareness about when and how to help someone who is experiencing emotional distress. In recognition of Mental Health...