Items Tagged with 'Drug use'

Washington — The approval of a second over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray for emergency treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose is a “game-changer” for its lifesaving potential, the National Safety Council says.

Have you heard of naloxone? Also known by the brand name Narcan and RiVive, it’s a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.

What’s the primary goal of workplace drug testing? Why is it better for employers to anchor their workplace drug testing policy on deterrence?

Even seemingly harmless over-the-counter medications can be dangerous if you’re not taking the correct dosage. The Food and Drug Administration has 10 safety tips.

Toronto — Instead of having a zero-tolerance policy on cannabis use, employers may want to consider “minimum wait periods before a work shift when cannabis consumption is not allowed,” researchers say.

Secaucus, NJ — The percentage of workers testing positive for marijuana after an on-the-job incident or injury hit a 25-year high in 2022, according to an analysis conducted by Quest Diagnostics.

Washington — The Department of Transportation has approved oral fluid drug testing as an alternative to urine testing for truck drivers and workers in other safety-sensitive transportation positions.

Washington — Although alcohol is a factor in nearly 1 out of 3 traffic deaths, federal and state agencies need to also address driver impairment from cannabis and prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

Why is workforce positivity for marijuana a problem?

Lexington, KY — Responding to an “alarming trend” of drug overdose deaths in the workplace statewide over a recent 18-month period, the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center recently issued a hazard alert.