ABSTRACT
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States
Types of drug testing
Substance Dependency (APA, DSM-IV) Tolerance develops Withdrawal develops Recurrent substance abuse Experimental substance abuse Recreational substance abuse Circumstantial substance abuse
Five basic categories of psychoactive substances Opioids/opiates Sedatives Psychedelics/hallucinogens Four basic categories of psychoactive of stimulant
substances
Substance abuse professionals medical review of ofcer (MRO)
The practical MRO Medical review ofcer qualications
Rehabilitation and individual treatment Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Medications Rehabilitation and Psychiatric Medications 1991 Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing
Act (PL102-143) Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act
Random alcohol testing
DOT drug testing procedures
Unique screening characteristics of commonly abused drugs
Opiate metabolism
Medical Miranda
“The Federal Government, as the largest employer in the nation, can and should show the way towards achieving drug-free workplaces through a program designed to offer drug users a helping hand...” Executive order 12564, 1986.
