Workplace safety is a top priority for employers across industries, yet substance abuse continues to pose a serious challenge. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), workers who test positive for drug use...
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5 areas of business communication it’s imperative to get right
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...
Planning and preparing for workplace violence: It starts with a cultural shift
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...
Generational juggling at work: It is my circus and those are my monkeys!
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...
Harnessing productivity: A game changer for occupational medicine
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...
Staying Current: Helping clients address marijuana in their drug testing policy
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...
How to renew your CPC and CPCT certification
Certified Professional Collector (CPC) and Certified Professional Collector Trainer (CPCT) Examinations for 2025 are now available through NDASA University! Instructions for renewing your CPC and CPCT certifications To purchase your 2025 CPC exam, click on the button...
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...
The value of townhalls
By Patrice M. Kelly, JD, Senior Policy Executive Advisor Many of you have heard me say, “My favorite hour each week is the NDASA Town Hall meeting time!” I genuinely mean that. Where else can you find relevant and clear advice in an engaging format open to questions...
2024 NDASA Advocacy Day
NDASA’s 2024 Advocacy Day was a success beyond all expectations, with more than two dozen meetings held in our nation's capital and a common commitment to protecting the safety of our workplaces and communities during an era of fast-changing drug laws. Nearly 40 NDASA...