Drug & Alcohol Updates
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REGULATORY UPDATES:

From the U.S. DOT Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy
& Compliance:

When State and Federal Law Conflicts

Several states have passed, or are considering, laws that legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes. These new state laws concerning the “legal” use of a controlled (scheduled) drug have caused a significant amount of confusion for both individuals and employers. What is a scheduled drug? What is “legal?” Which law prevails - state or federal? What can an MRO do when an individual tests positive for a Schedule I drug? What can an MRO do when an individual tests positive for a Schedule II drug? read more

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DID YOU KNOW?

There are over eight million workers in federally-regulated transportation industries.

• 6.6 million holders of commercial driver’s licenses
• 340,000 aviation personnel including flight crews, attendants, instructors, air traffic controllers, aircraft dispatchers, maintenance, screening and ground security personnel
• 200,000 mass transit employees including vehicle operators, controllers, mechanics and armed security personnel
• 80,000 railroad employees including engineers, conductors, signal service, dispatchers and operators
• 120,000 pipeline workers including operations, maintenance and emergency response personnel
• 120,000 crew members operating commercial vessels

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FOCUS ON: Inhalants
[The DAC News Service seeks to inform by providing information on topics of broad interest and concern to employers. Therefore, from time-to-time, we will select subjects we believe to be relevant and informative to the workplace environment. This month’s topic is “Inhalants.”]

Inhalants
One of the most dangerous substances abused by children and teens may be found in the home. These toxic substances are collectively referred to as inhalants -- breathable chemical vapors that produce mind-altering effects. A single session of repeated inhalations can lead to cardiac arrest and death. A variety of common products contain substances that can be inhaled. Many people do not think that products such as spray paints, nail polish remover, hair spray, glues and cleaning fluids present any risk of abuse because their intoxicating effects are completely unconnected with the intended uses. Yet, young children and adolescents are among those most likely to abuse them and seek them out for this purpose. read more

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View the 2005 Schedule for Commercial Services.

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