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...
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...
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...
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...
The drug and alcohol testing industry needs your expertise and insights – and NDASA hopes you will share them in upcoming issues of its e-magazine! For the summer issue, let us know you want to be included by May 15. The final submission deadline for all content is...
By Dr. Jonathan Baktari, MD, CEO of US Drug Test Centers The entrepreneurial bug bit me at a young age, and becoming a doctor and medical director only amplified that drive. Working in medicine, I witnessed firsthand a severe lack of accessibility to healthcare. This...
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...
By Keith Graves, President Graves and Associates This article is reprinted with permission from the Drug Intelligence Bulletin With the dynamic nature of the novel psychoactive substances (NPS) market, forensic toxicology laboratories face the ongoing challenge of...
By Samantha M. Simons MsEd, CEO and Founder of Gillon Diagnostics & Associates “Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.” C.S. LewisSubstance abuse is proven to harm people’s lives and their respective careers. More than 60% of adults who...
By Bill Current, Current Consulting Group From the dawn of civilization, or at least since the beginning of the drug testing industry, a written drug testing policy has been crucial to the success of a company’s drug-free workplace program. The policy is where...