New marijuana drug test on the horizon
A new drug test is set to hit the market in 2020. It functions similarly to the alcohol breathalyser, measuring marijuana impairment instead. Once it goes live, employers will have another way to maintain compliance with the federal drug and disability laws. Dr. Carmey Wiley, president of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry, says that
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Russian hackers are after drug testing organisations
Fancy Bear, a hacking crew from Russia, has chosen drug testing organisations as targets for their cyber mischief. The question is, what do they stand to gain from it? Since 16th September this year, more than 16 anti‑doping and sporting organisations were targeted by hackers. Not all attempts were successful ‑ the majority were not
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Commercial drivers who fail drug or alcohol testing to be entered in FMCSA database
The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is an online database designed to provide the names of commercial drivers who failed drug or alcohol testing. Only the authorised individuals can access it, which includes: ‑ Medical review officers ‑ Drivers ‑ Third‑party administrators ‑ Carriers Upon successful registration, motor carriers will be able to
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Michigan drug testing programme to become state-wide
Since 1st October 2019, the Michigan drug testing program, using saliva tests to check for drugs, has expanded to become state‑wide. The tests check for the presence of the following drugs: Cocaine Heroin Marijuana The programme began in the counties of Kent, Berrien, St. Clair, Delta, and Washtenaw. The Michigan State Police reports that the
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