drug and alcohol testing

Drugs, Alcohol Often Used on Mines to Cope With Pressures of Daily Life

by yaruman5 Drugs, alcohol often used on mines to cope with pressures of daily life JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Drug and alcohol abuse among mineworkers is an ongoing battle, as drugs are often used as a coping mechanism to deal with stress, unhappiness or the pressures of daily life, drug and alcohol testing distributor … Read more on Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly Comments on other issues:The alcohol industry, the liquor Frankly, the idea of banning alcohol is an insult to Muslims, as it assumes Muslims have no self control. Wrong. Good Muslims are always strong enough to avoid alcohol. The same idea being true for Catholics who see contraceptives openly on sale while … Read more on Jakarta Post Read ...

Alcohol and Athletes: How Much Is Too Much?

...  performance-enhancing substance, April 4. Knott, in his second season, claimed he had "never knowingly" ingested a banned substance and blamed a nutritional supplement. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP). 1. How often do you have a drink containing alcohol? Read more on SportingNews.com Call for reinstatement of mandatory drug, alcohol testing on building sites The Victorian Opposition and the union representing construction workers are calling for the immediate reinstatement of mandatory drug and alcohol testing on building sites. Blanket drug and alcohol testing was scrapped in Victoria in January by the … Read more on ABC Online Read ...

Can We Talk About Alcohol and Drugs?

  Can We Talk About Alcohol and Drugs? – Drugs are everywhere — from online drug stores, to the medicine cabinet, to the Friday night party down the street. This video launches the Can We Talk? work…   by City of Edmonton MLB: Astros prospect details struggles with drugs, alcohol Though 21 when he entered rehab, Singleton already had a long history with marijuana, using the drug "on and off" since 14. He blamed his start on the culture growing up in Long Beach, Calif., where he estimated 80 percent of his friends not only knew … Read more on Columbus Dispatch Read more... ...

Is an EtG Included in a “Urine Drug Test”?

by alkomat Question by Drew: Is an EtG included in a “urine drug test”? My job is testing me for a controlled substance + alcohol test tomorrow. My head boss checked off only the “urine drug test” on the testing form that I will be bringing into the health center. The thing is, there was a “urine drug screen only” option, and he did not check that one off, only the “urine drug test” was checked off. I know I am clean in regards to the whole drug thing (Marijuana, Meth, etc..) But I had just one beer last night, and I am wondering if this test will include an EtG, which can detect alcohol for up to 80 hours prior. Any help is much appreciated! Read more... ...

Drug Testing as a Camp Counselor?

...  by daqger: Drug testing as a camp counselor? I just got a job as a camp counselor and in the camp guidelines it says this “I understand that smoking, use or possession of alcohol or drugs will lead to my immediate dismissal. I agree to participate in —-‘s drug and alcohol testing policy.” But then the only other thing that says anything about drug testing is this. ” We personally review all of the department of motor vehicles records on all drivers prior to each summer and all drivers participate in a drug screening program.” which is clearly directed to only drivers. Does this mean they will drug test me? the session is 39 days long. i am not a driver. I applied to be a camp counselor. I am already hired and have already ...

University of Tokyo Students Offer Free Alcohol Tolerance Tests to Discourage

by alkomat University of Tokyo students offer free alcohol tolerance tests to discourage … A group of grad students at the University of Tokyo will be offering free alcohol tolerance tests for students at a school festival on May 18 and 19. The tests, their bid to warn the young people against the dangers of binge drinking, will determine … Read more on The Japan Daily Press Will your drug and alcohol testing policy withstand challenge? Both State-system and Federal-system employers can draw lessons from the recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision of Briggs v AWH Pty Ltd [2013] FWC 2017. In that case, an employee's challenge to a drug and alcohol testing policy was defeated due … Read more on Lexology (registration) Read ...

Pilot Arrested After Flunking Blood-Alcohol Test

...  arrested after flunking blood-alcohol test Pilots face drug and alcohol testing when they seek a job, are involved in an accident or return from alcohol rehabilitation. Some are selected for random tests. More than 10,000 pilots are tested each year and about a dozen flunk the alcohol part — a … Read more on Christian Science Monitor Disgraced fashion designer John Galliano makes a comeback Galliano himself dismissed those rumours, saying his "only focus for the foreseeable future was concentrating on his rehab". The designer had ...