Drug and alcohol testing in aviation
There are few industries where controlling drug and alcohol consumption is as important as in aviation. A recent study by the National Transport Safety Board in the US found that 28% of pilots who were fatally injured in accidents had at least one substance in their bloodstreams that could cause impairment at the time, and
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Will Oklahoma be first state to use marijuana breathalysers?
Soon, those who plan to drive under the influence of marijuana may have a reason to reconsider. There is a new bill that is on its way to the Oklahoma legislator. If it passes, marijuana breathalysers will be implemented all around the state. Data from 2018 suggests that almost 1200 people chose to drive under
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Coronavirus crisis not helping as opioid epidemic rages on
Even before COVID-19, America was battling the major public health crisis of the opioid epidemic. Allegedly, over two million Americans struggle with the disorder, which claims the lives of 130 sufferers daily. Opioids were the leading cause of accidental deaths in the nation. Due to lockdown-related disruptions, walk-in clinics are closing in favour of virtual
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New York employers can no longer test for marijuana
From 10th May, New York employers will not be allowed to legally require prospective employees to undergo workplace drug testing for the presence of THC. Int. No. 1445-A, the full name of the law, will make such actions not only unlawful but also deemed discriminatory. But, there are a few notable exceptions, and they include
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