Under the DOT’s oral fluid final rule, DOT says employers must tell collection sites what kind of testing methodology to use (oral fluid versus urine), recommending that employers have a "Standing Order" in place to avoid any confusion in the testing process....
The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association is pleased to welcome comedian, actor, producer and author Tom Arnold as the keynote speaker for the association's 2024 National Conference and Trade Show. Best known for his comedic roles in...
| By Patrice M. Kelly, JD, Senior Policy Executive Advisor for NDASA At a recent NDASA Townhall discussion there were many questions about whether truck driving schools are required to conduct DOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing on student drivers. We...
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has revised its Oral Fluid Mandatory Guidelines (effective October 10, 2023) and its Urine Mandatory Guidelines (effective February 1, 2024). HHS published the following Notice in the October 12, 2023 Federal Register:...
Our "WHY" The heart and soul of NDASA has always been: taking the time to remember WHY we do what we do every day and inspiring our members to do the same. That may look different for you than it does for me or for our industry colleagues. For many of our...
By Patrice M. Kelly, JD, Senior Policy Executive Advisor National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association This is the second in a series of articles I am writing to dispel the “myths and urban legends” surrounding the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and...
“Drug-free workplace” – It's a seemingly reasonable term that implies employers and employees can have a work environment free from the hazards associated with illegal or impairing substance use. However, with today’s political climate and upcoming congressional and...
Use of marijuana and hallucinogens among adults 19 to 50 reached an all-time high in 2022, according to the Monitoring the Future Panel Study, which is sponsored annually by the National Institutes of Health. Furthermore, the study found that alcohol use among adults...
By Patrice M. Kelly, JD, Senior Policy Executive Advisor National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association This is the first in a series of articles I am writing to dispel the “myths and urban legends” surrounding the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and...
The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association and the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association announced the merger of DATIA into NDASA, on Thursday, May 25. The leaders of both organizations celebrated this monumental industry event with the signing of the...