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Mainline
Drug Testing, is a
premier Third Party Administrator of substance abuse testing.
We provide highly professional, personal and cost-effective services to various
industries. Our experience of substance abuse programs, providing testing
procedures that meet both Department of Transportation (DOT) and Non-Federal
testing programs for the typical drugs of abuse
as well as the increasingly abused prescription drugs, Mainline continues
with the experience, dedication and continuous growth of drug testing services.
We provide Drug Testing Service to Companies anywhere U.S.A. wanting to keep
drugs & alcohol out of their work place.
Our Programs are supported by the fastest and most reliable nationally known substance abuse approved laboratories; (SAMHSA) Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration. These SAMHSA certified laboratories offer the most accurate specimen screening, using state of the art technology. Confirmation of non-negative screens are by GCMS; Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry, The most reliable and accepted confirmation method. All your results are reviewed by our Medical Review Officer (MRO).
Whether
your company requires pre-employment, a random program, post-accident, reasonable
suspicion, return to duty or follow-up testing,, Mainline offers convenience
for all your drug testing needs. You can trust that our professional staff
will deliver quality service with the highest degree of confidence to meet
your industry requirements.
Mainline provides the following types of substance abuse testing:
Urinalysis: Drug Testing Panel based on client requirement
Saliva Alcohol: NonDOT and DOT Approved Alco-Screen O2
Blood Alcohol
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We understand
that many of our current and future clients have questions about the drug
testing industry and the products and services we offer. We have gathered
many of those important questions and answers to educate you and help you
make better decisions. This section was created as a convenience to our site
visitors and should not be taken in anyway as legal advice.
We are a third party administrator who provides DOT and Non-DOT urine
drug testing. Urine is the most commonly used specimen for illicit
drugs, reflecting SAMHSAs guidelines.
We use only SAMHSA
Nationally accredited labs.
All results, negative or non-negative are reviewed and analyzed by a Medical
Review Officer (MRO) and
then emailed to you with the strictest confidentiality.
Alco-Screen O2, saliva alcohol testing - available
for those companies who are regulated under DOT guidelines.
Blood Alcohol testing - available
for non-regulated drug testing
What is Non-DOT and DOT Drug Test?
Where should donors go for their test?
What is a Medical Review Officer (MRO)?
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Why
do employers drug test?
Alcohol and drug abuse creates significant safety and health hazards and can
result in decreased productivity and poor employee morale. It also can lead
to additional costs in the form of health care claims, especially short-term
disability claims.
Common reasons employers implement drug testing are to:
* Deter employees from abusing alcohol and drugs
* Prevent hiring individuals who use illegal drugs
* Be able to identify early and appropriately refer employees who have drug
and/or alcohol problems
* Provide a safe workplace for employees
* Protect the general public and instill consumer confidence that employees
are working safely
Employers
that do pre-employment drug testing only, are opening themselves to continuing
problems. Employees, with the help of the internet, know how to get around
drug tests. Some will just stop using for a period of time until they are
hired, then go right back, using and putting your company in jeopardy. Having
a well established random drug testing program means that you care enough
about your employees safety and workplace security to protect them, and yourself,
from the costs of on-the-job alcohol and drug abuse. Random testing programs
have proven effective in reducing workplace incidents and lowering workers
compensation claims, saving employers money.
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When
are drug test conducted?
There are a variety of circumstances under which an organization may require
a drug test.
Following are the most common or widespread:
*Pre-Employment: Pre-employment testing is conducted to prevent hiring individuals who illegally use drugs. It typically takes place after a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants agree to be tested as a condition of employment and are not hired if they fail to produce a negative test. However, it is possible for employees to prepare for a pre-employment test by stopping their drug use several days before they anticipate being tested. Therefore, some employers test probationary employees on an unannounced basis. Some states however, restrict this process. Furthermore, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 prohibits the use of pre-employment testing for alcohol use.
* Random: Random testing is performed on an unannounced, unpredictable
basis on employees whose identifying information (e.g., social security number
or employee number) has been placed in a testing pool from which a scientifically
arbitrary selection is made. This selection is usually computer generated
to ensure that it is indeed random and that each person of the workforce population
has an equal chance of being selected for testing, regardless of whether that
person was recently tested or not. Because this type of testing has no advance
notice, it serves as a deterrent.
*Reasonable Suspicion: Reasonable suspicion testing is similar to,
and sometimes referred to, as probable-cause or for-cause
testing and is conducted when supervisors document observable signs and symptoms
that lead them to suspect drug use or a drug-free workplace policy violation.
It is extremely important to have clear, consistent definitions of what behavior
justifies drug and alcohol testing and any suspicion should be corroborated
by another supervisor or manager. Since this type of testing is at the discretion
of management, it requires careful, comprehensive supervisor training. In
addition, it is advised that employees who are suspected of drug use or a
policy violation not return to work while awaiting the results of reasonable
suspicion testing.
*Post-Accident: Since property damage or personal injury may result
from accidents, testing following an accident can help determine whether drugs
and/or alcohol were a factor. It is important to establish objective criteria
that will trigger a post-accident test and how and by whom they will be determined
and documented. Examples of criteria used by employers include: fatalities;
injuries that require anyone to be removed from the scene for medical care;
damage to vehicles or property above a specified monetary amount; and citations
issued by the police. Although the results of a post-accident test determine
drug use, a positive test result in and of itself can not prove that drug
use caused an accident. When post-accident testing is conducted, it is a good
idea for employers not to allow employees involved in any accident to return
to work prior to or following the testing. Employers also need to have guidelines
to specify how soon following an accident testing must occur so results are
relevant. Substances remain in a persons system for various amounts
of time, and it is usually recommended that post-accident testing be done
within 12 hours. Some employers expand the test trigger to incidents even
if an accident or injury was averted and hence use term post-incident.
* Return to Duty: Return-to-duty testing involves a one-time, announced
test when an employee who has tested positive has completed the required treatment
for substance abuse and is ready to return to the workplace. Some employers
also use this type of testing for any employee who has been absent for an
extended period of time.
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What is a DOT and NON-DOT Drug Test?
Workers that fall under Department of Transportation regulations must be given
a specific type of drug test. It is a five panel test often referred to simply
as a "DOT drug screen," and the chain of custody (COC) used must
be a federal form.
DOT drug tests are conducted using only urine specimens. The urine is collected
in a single
container and then split into two other containers used for the testing process.
These are called
Bottle A (primary specimen) and Bottle B (split-specimen). The urine specimen
contained in
Bottle A is analyzed for the following drugs/metabolites:
What other tests are performed on my specimen?
Specimen Validity Testing (SVT) is performed
on primary (Bottle A) specimen by the DOT
contracted HHS-certified laboratory to verify that a specimen has the properties
consistent with a
non-altered human urine specimen. SVT includes:
Determination of creatinine concentration.
Creatinine is a substance found in human urine, if
it is not present in the specimen the test is declared a substituted specimen
(i.e., is not human
urine).
Determination
of specific gravity if creatinine concentration is less than 20mg/dL
Determination of pH
Performance of one or more validity tests for oxidizing adulterants
Performance of additional validity tests when certain conditions are
observed (e.g., unusual
color or odor, unusual test response for adulterants)
The five drugs tested for a DOT drug screen are:
*DOT added MDMA as of 10/01/2010, but still consider it a 5 panel test
Marijuana metabolites / THC
Cocaine metabolites
Amphetamines (including methamphetamine and MDMA(ecstacy))
Opiates metabolites (codeine, heroin, morphine)
Phencyclidine (PCP)
MDMA (Ecstasy)
Saliva
Alcohol Testing (for companies under the DOT Agency requirements for random
testing rates)
Alco-Screen O2
Workers
employed in positions that do not require drug screening under DOT regulations
are given Non-DOT tests if their companies have drug testing policies in place.
Companies have flexibility in establishing Non-DOT policies and procedures
for drug testing, including what substances to check for and how often testing
is required.
A Non-DOT
drug screen can be identical to the five panel as listed above (though not
using a federal COC).
Mainline has many profiles to choose from. Profiles can be an 11 panel drug
screen (as detailed below), or one also with alcohol.
Mainline's Standard Eleven Panel Drug Screen:
Marijuana (THC)
Cocaine
Amphetamines/methamphetamines
MDMA(ecstasy)
Opiates
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Barbiturates (Seconal, Nembutal, Amytal and Tuinal)
Benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax, Halcion, Librium)
Methadone (Dolophine, Methadone Diskets, Methadose)
Propoxyphene (Darvon, Dolene, Doxaphene, Profene 65)
Methaqualone
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What the employer will need?
All drug tests require a chain
of custody form, which we will provide for you, for a qualified SAMSHA
approved drug-testing laboratory. You will need to select the reason for test
on the form.
A chain-of-custody form is used to document the handling and storage of a
sample from the time it is collected until the time it is disposed. It links
an individual to his or her sample and is written proof of all that happens
to the specimen while at the collection site and the laboratory.
For Non-Dot employers, Mainline is able to setup a Labcorp WebCoc subaccount
for your company. This one document, kept on your computer, is used in place
of the chain of custody form you now know. Labcorp's patient service centers
will create the chain of custody, electronically. The rest of the process
is as usual.
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What
will the donor need?
The donor will need to have the chain of custody form in hand when they go
to the collection site as well as a photo ID to present to the collector.
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Where
should donors go for their test?
Your (pre)employees will go to the closest SAMSHA approved collection sites,
which we will provide for you. The collection sites generally used are Labcorp
Patient Service Centers. We may also be able to locate a 3rd party PSC (patient
service center) for you if needed.
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What
is a Medical Review Officer (MRO)?
A Medical Review Officer (MRO) is a person who is a licensed physician and
who is responsible for receiving and reviewing laboratory results generated
by an employer's drug testing program and evaluating medical explanations
for certain drug test results.
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How
does a drug test determine if a person has been using substances? What are
cut-off levels and what do they determine?
Aside from a breath alcohol test, drug testing does not determine impairment
or current drug use. Rather, drug testing determines a specified amount or
presence of a drug or its metabolite in urine, blood or an alternative specimen.
There is a minimum measurement applied to drug testing so that only traces
of a drug or its metabolite above a specified level is reported as positive.
This measure is known as a cut-off level, and it varies for each
drug. Setting cut-off levels involves understanding the expected results of
testing and determining the needs of the employers drug-free workplace
program. For instance, if a cut-off level is set low, test results will come
back with more false positives as some passive users
could test positive. (For example, a low cut-off level could cause a positive
result from consuming poppy seeds.) Conversely, a high cut-off level will
result in more false negatives, and thus some users may go undetected.
However, a high cut-off level lessens the likelihood of taking action against
someone based on passive exposure, and for this reason SAMHSAs
guidelines set cut-off levels on the high side.
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Minors
must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian?
If you are bringing a minor to a Patient Service Center and you are not the
legal guardian, you will need to bring a notarized statement signed by a parent
or legal guardian authorizing you to give permission for the collection and
billing of the tests ordered by the minor's physician.
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Urine:
Results of a urine test show the presence or absence of drug metabolites in
a persons urine. Metabolites are drug residues that remain in the body
for some time after the effects of a drug have worn off. It is important to
note that a positive urine test does not necessarily mean a person was under
the influence of drugs at the time of the test. Rather, it detects and measures
use of a particular drug within the previous few days and has become the defacto
evidence of current use. Because alcohol passes rapidly through the system,
urine tests must be conducted very quickly after alcohol consumption in order
to ensure any degree of accuracy. For this reason, urine tests are generally
not helpful in detecting alcohol use as opposed to illicit and prescription
drug use, which is more easily traced in urine.
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Alco-Screen O2 :The Alco-Screen 02 is
the simplest, most cost effective method of monitoring for alcohol consumption
in a DOT Zero Tolerance testing program. The zero tolerance level for federally
mandated DOT testing programs is .02% blood alcohol content (BAC). The Alco-Screen
02 uses this zero tolerance level (.02% BAC) as the detection level set point
for the test strip resulting in the simplest method of test administration
and interpretation. Alcohol detection using a saliva sample can be more sensitive
and accurate compared to breath tests because the relationship between the
amount of saliva alcohol content and blood alcohol content is 1:1 while with
equivalent breath alcohol content it is .000048:1.
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Blood:
A blood test measures the actual amount of alcohol or other drugs in the blood
at the time of the test. Blood samples provide an accurate measure of the
physiologically active drug present in a person at the time the sample is
drawn. Although blood samples are a better indicator of recent consumption
than urine samples, there is a lack of published data correlating blood levels
for drugs and impairment with the same degree of certainty that has been established
for alcohol. In cases of serious injury or death as the result of an accident,
the only way to determine legal intoxication is through a blood specimen.
There is also a very short detection period, as most drugs are quickly cleared
from the blood and deposited into the urine.
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Chain
of Custody: A chain-of-custody form is used to document the handling and
storage of a sample from the time it is collected until the time it is disposed.
It links an individual to his or her sample and is written proof of all that
happens to the specimen while at the collection site and the laboratory.
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Drug Name: Propoxyphene
Abbreviation: PPX
Slang Term(s):
Darvon
Drug Information:
Propoxyphene is an opioid medicine that has been marketed in approved drugs
such as Darvon and Darvocet since 1957. Propoxyphene is used to relieve mild
to moderate pain.
Propoxyphene is a drug often prescribed to treat pain and is related structurally
to methadone. Propoxyphene is generally taken orally and its effects peak
in 1 - 2 hours. Overdose of propoxyphene effects the brain and can cause severe
euphoria. Extended use of propoxyphene can cause respiratory depression, analgesia,
stupor, and coma
Drug
Name: Phencyclidine
Abbreviation: PCP
Slang Term(s):
angel dust, angel hair, angel poke, dust, embalming fluid, fry, flake hog,
whack, rocket fuel, squeeze, mist, horse tranq, animal tranq, elephant tranq,
tranqs, squeeze, surfer, cyclones, soma, illy, oxone, zoot, peace pill, scuffle,
Cadillac, CJ, KJ, TIC, TAC, PCP, amp, hydro, sherm, haze, dank, goon, sherm,
super weed, killer weed, elephant, zombie, embalming fluid, hog, pce, tcp,
rocket fuel, ka-pow, beam me up Scotty.
Drug Information:
Phencyclidine, also known as PCP or Angel Dust, is a hallucinogen that was
first marketed as a surgical anesthetic in the 1950's. It was removed from
the market because patients receiving it became delirious and experienced
hallucinations.
Phencyclidine is used in powder, capsule, and tablet form. The powder is either
snorted or smoked after mixing it with marijuana or vegetable matter. Phencyclidine
is most commonly administered by inhalation but can be used intravenously,
intra-nasally, and orally. After low doses, the user thinks and acts swiftly
and experiences mood swings from euphoria to depression. Self-injurious behavior
is one of the devastating effects of Phencyclidine

Drug
Name: Opiates
Abbreviation:
OPI
Many opiates, such as Oxycodone and
Hydrocodone, have seen a dramatic increase in abuse over the last several
years. Data from the National Survey on Drug Use & Health (NSDUH) showed
that lifetime use of Oxycodone increased 47%, and that of Hydrocodone 27%.1
In addition, the Drug Abuse Warning Network showed that Oxycodone single use
(not in combination with other drugs) increased a staggering 295%.
Since the other opiates share structural similarities with morphine, the opiate
screening reagents detect additional opiates to varying extents. In the case
of Oxycodone, most general opiate screens only detect Oxycodone if it is present
at a high concentration.
New screening technology has a specific reagent that can detect Oxycodone
as lower levels. Ask about testing for expanded opiates.
Slang Term(s): Aunti, Aunti Emma, Big O, Black hash, Black Russian,
Black pill, Black stuff, black tar, Buddha, china white, Chinese molasses,
Chinese tobacco,
Chocolate, Dopium, Dover's deck, Dover's powder, Dream gun, Dream stick, Dreams,
Easing powder, God's medicine, Gondola, Gong, Goric, Great tobacco,
Gum, Hard stuff, Hocus, Hops, Horse, Indonesian bud, Joy plant, Midnight oil,
Mud, O, O.P., Pox, Smack, Tar, Toxy, Toys, Zero A-Bomb, Big H, Boy, Crank,
Crop, Brown, Dragon Rock, h, Hell Dust, Harry, Horse, Jive, Junk, Mexican
Black Tar, Nose Drop, Shag, Skag, Smack, Shit, Thunder
Drug Information:
Opiate refers to any drug that is derived from the opium poppy, including
the natural products, morphine and codeine, and the semi-synthetic
drugs such as heroin. Opioid is more general, referring to any drug that acts
on the opioid receptor.
Opioid analgesics comprise a large group of substances which control pain
by depressing the central nervous system. Large doses of morphine can produce
higher tolerance levels, physiological dependency in users, and may lead to
substance abuse. Morphine is excreted unmetabolized, and is also the major
metabolic product of codeine and heroin. Morphine is detectable in
the urine for several days after an opiate dose.
Drug
Name: Methadone
Abbreviation:
MTD
Slang Term(s): meth, mtd, juice, green
Drug
Information:
Methadone is a narcotic analgesic prescribed for the management of moderate
to severe pain and for the treatment of opiate dependence (heroin, Vicodin,
Percocet, Morphine). The pharmacology of Oral Methadone is very different
from IV Methadone. Oral Methadone is partially stored in the liver for later
use. IV Methadone acts more like heroin. In most states you must go to a pain
clinic or a Methadone maintenance clinic to be prescribed Methadone.
Methadone is a long acting pain reliever producing effects that last from
twelve to forty-eight hours. Ideally, Methadone frees the client from the
pressures of obtaining illegal heroin, from the dangers of injection, and
from the emotional roller coaster that most opiates produce. Methadone, if
taken for long periods and at large doses, can lead to a very long withdrawal
period. The withdrawals from Methadone are more prolonged and troublesome
than those provoked by heroin cessation, yet the substitution and phased removal
of methadone is an acceptable method of detoxification for patients and therapists
Drug
Name: Marijuana / Cannabinoids
Abbreviation: THC
Slang Term(s):
pot, weed, grass, smoke, dope, ganja, reefer, Mary Jane, and Aunt Mary
Drug Information:
THC (?9--tetrahydrocannabinol) is the primary active ingredient in cannabis
(marijuana). When smoked or orally administered, THC produces euphoric effects.
Users have impaired short-term memory and slowed learning. They may also experience
transient episodes of confusion and anxiety. Long-term, relatively heavy use
may be associated with behavioral disorders. The peak effect of marijuana
administered by smoking occurs in 20-30 minutes and the duration is 90-120
minutes after one cigarette. Elevated levels of urinary metabolites are found
within hours of exposure and remain detectable for 3-30 days after smoking.
Drug
Name: Cocaine / Crack
Abbreviation: COC
Slang Term(s): Coke, Dust, Toot, Snow, Blow, Lines, Nose Candy, Snowball (cocaine
& heroin), Oolies (marijuana laced with crack), Powder, Tornado Rock (Crack),
Wicky Stick (PCP, marijuana, and crack)
Big C, Flake, Freebase, Lady, Rock, Snow, Snowbirds, White Crack
Drug Information:
Cocaine is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant and a local anesthetic.
Initially, it brings about extreme energy and restlessness while gradually
resulting in tremors, oversensitivity and spasms. In large amounts, cocaine
causes fever, unresponsiveness, difficulty in breathing and unconsciousnessCocaine
is often self-administered by nasal inhalation, intravenous injection and
freebase smoking. It is excreted in the urine in a short time primarily as
Benzoylecgonine.2,3 Benzoylecgonine, a major metabolite of cocaine, has a
longer biological half-life (5-8 hours) than cocaine (0.5-1.5 hours), and
can generally be detected for 24-48 hours after cocaine exposure.
What is Crack?
Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug. The powdered
hydrochloride salt form of cocaine can be snorted or dissolved in water and
then injected. Crack is the street name given to the form of cocaine that
has been processed to make a rock crystal, which, when heated, produces vapors
that are smoked. The term crack refers to the crackling sound
produced by the rock as it is heated.

Drug
Name: Benzodiazepines
Abbreviation: BZO
Slang Term(s):
alprazolam, benzodiazepam, bromazepam,
chlordiazepoxide, clobazam, clonazepam, clorazepate, diazepam,
estazolam, flunitrazepam, flurazepam, lorazepam, nitrazepam,
oxazepam, quazepam, temazepam, triazolam, Alprazolam Intensol,
Ativan, Dalmane, Diastat, Diazepam Intensol, Dizac, Doral, Halcion,
Klonopin, Librium, Lorazepam Intensol, Paxipam, ProSom, Restoril,
Serax, Tranxene-SD, Tranxene-SD Half Strength, Tranxene T-Tab, Valium, Xanax.
Drug Information:
Benzodiazepines are medications that are frequently prescribed for the symptomatic
treatment of anxiety and sleep disorders. They produce their effects via specific
receptors involving a neurochemical called gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA).
Because they are safer and more effective, Benzodiazepines have replaced barbiturates
in the treatment of both anxiety and insomnia. Benzodiazepines are also used
as sedatives before some surgical and medical procedures, and for the treatment
of seizure disorders and alcohol withdrawal.Risk of physical dependence increases
if Benzodiazepines are taken regularly (e.g., daily) for more than a few months,
especially at higher than normal doses. Stopping abruptly can bring on such
symptoms as trouble sleeping, gastrointestinal upset, feeling unwell, loss
of appetite, sweating, trembling, weakness, anxiety and changes in perception.
Only trace amounts (less than 1%) of most Benzodiazepines are excreted unaltered
in the urine; most of the concentration in urine is conjugated drug. The detection
period for the Benzodiazepines in the urine is 3-7 days.

Drug
Name: Barbiturates
Abbreviation: BAR
Slang Term(s):
Barbs, barbies, sleepers, blue bullets, blues, pink ladies, pinks, block busters
Drug
Information:
Barbiturates are central nervous system depressants. They are used therapeutically
as sedatives, hypnotics, and anticonvulsants. Barbiturates are almost always
taken orally as capsules or tablets. The effects resemble those of intoxication
with alcohol. Chronic use of barbiturates leads to tolerance and physical
dependence. Short acting Barbiturates taken at 400 mg/day for 2-3 months can
produce a clinically significant degree of physical dependence. Withdrawal
symptoms experienced during periods of drug abstinence can be severe enough
to cause death. Only a small amount (less than 5%) of most Barbiturates are
excreted unaltered in the urine.
Drug
Name: Amphetamine / Methamphetamine
/ MDMA ( Ecstasy)
Abbreviation: AMP
Amphetamine
Slang Term(s):
uppers, speed, benny, dexy, louee, goey, whizz, pep pills. sulph, billy, phets.
Drug Information:
Amphetamine is a Schedule II controlled substance available by prescription
(Dexedrine®) and is also available on the illicit market. Amphetamines
are a class of potent sympathomimetic agents with therapeutic applications.
They are chemically related to the human body's natural catecholamines: epinephrine
and norepinephrine. Acute higher doses lead to enhanced stimulation of the
central nervous system and induce euphoria, alertness, reduced appetite, and
a sense of increased energy and power. Cardiovascular responses to Amphetamines
include increased blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias. More acute responses
produce anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations, and psychotic behavior. The effects
of Amphetamines generally last 2-4 hours following use and the drug has a
half-life of 4-24 hours in the body. About 30% of Amphetamines are excreted
in the urine in unchanged form, with the remainder as hydroxylated and deaminated
derivatives.
What is Methamphetamine?
Methamphetamine (Meth) is an addictive stimulant that strongly activates certain
systems in the brain.
What does it look like?
Methamphetamine is a crystal-like powdered substance that sometimes comes
in large rock-like chunks. When the powder flakes off the rock, the shards
look like glass, which is another nickname for meth. Meth is usually white
or slightly yellow, depending on the purity.
How is it used?
Methamphetamine can be taken orally, injected, snorted, or smoked.
What is Ecstasy?
MDMA or Ecstasy (3-4-methylenedioxymethampheta-mine), is a synthetic drug
with amphetamine-like and hallucinogenic properties. It is classified as a
stimulant.
What does it look like?
Ecstasy comes in a tablet form that is often branded, e.g. Playboy bunnies,
Nike swoosh, CK.
How is it used?
Taken in pill form, users sometimes take Ecstasy at raves, clubs
and other parties to keep on dancing and for mood enhancement.
According to results of a NIDA-sponsored survey, drug-using employees are 2.2 times more likely to request early dismissal
or time off, 2.5 times more likely to have absences of eight days or more, three times more likely to be late for work, 3.6 times
more likely to be involved in a workplace accident, and five times more likely to file a workers compensation claim.
Nearly 7% of adults employed full-time and 9% of those employed part-time currently use illegal drugs
[SAMHSA] (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration )
More than 70% of substance abusers hold some type of job.
(American Council of Drug Education) Studies have shown that substance-abusing employees function at about 67% of their capacity.
Employees who use drugs are 3.6 times more likely to be involved in a workplace accident
and 5 times more likely to file a workers compensation claim.
A
survey of callers to the national cocaine helpline revealed
that 75 percent reported using drugs on the job, 64 percent
admitted that drugs adversely affected their job performance,
44 percent sold drugs to other employees, and 18 percent
had stolen
from co-workers to support their drug habit.
73%
of all current drug users aged 18 and older
(8.3 million adults) were employed in 1997. This includes
6.7 million full-time workers and 1.6 million part-time
workers
http://www.dol.gov/elaws/asp/drugfree/bennotes.htm#notes Substance Use and Abuse among Workers in 2007
http://www.dol.gov/asp/programs/drugs/workingpartners/stats/wi.asp
Substance use and abuse is a concern for employers. Most drug users, binge and heavy drinkers, and people with substance use disorders are employed.
In
2007, of the 17.4 million current illicit drug users age 18 and over, 13.1
million (75.3 percent) were employed.
Similarly, among 55.3 million adult binge drinkers, 44.0 million (79.4 percent)
were employed, and among 16.4 million persons reporting heavy alcohol use,
13.1 million (79.6 percent) were employed.
Of the 20.4 million adults classified with substance dependence or abuse,
12.3 million (60.4 percent) were employed full-time.
The prevalence of substance use among workers is lower than the prevalence among the unemployed, but a sizeable number of employed individuals use drugs and alcohol.
In 2007, 8.4 percent of those employed full-time were current illicit drug users, and 8.8 percent reported heavy alcohol use.
A Good Drug-Free Workplace Program can lead to:
Decreasess in: Increases in:
*absenteeism *productivity
*accidents *profit *downtime *customer satisfaction *turnover *health status *workers' compensation costs *employee morale *employee discipline problems
Alcohol (Beer, Booze, Hooch, Liquor, Wine), 1 hour to perhaps 10 or 12 hours (Yes, alcohol IS a drug! Drinking more than "in moderation" can lead to alcohol (drug) abuse...and perhaps alcoholism. During 2002, more than 18,000 people in the U.S. were killed by too-boozed-up DRUNK drivers! DON'T BE ONE OF THEM THIS YEAR!)
Amphetamines (Biphetamine, Black Beauties, Crosses, Dexedrine, Hearts), 1-2 days
Anabolic steroids (Stanzolol, Stanazolol, Nandrolene; Steroids, Roids, Juice), oral- up to 3 weeks; injected- up to 3-6 months and more
Barbituates (Amytal, Nembutal, Seconal, Phenobarbital; Barbs), 2-3 days
Benzodiazepines (e.g., Ativan, Halcion, Librium, Rohypnol, Valium; Roofies, Tranks, Xanax), most, 2-3 days; a few, 4-8 days
Cocaine (Candy, Coke, Crack, Flake, Rocks, Snow, Whitecoat), (Candy, Coke, Crack, Flake, Rocks, Snow, Whitecoat), 1-2 days
Codeine (e.g., Fiorinal w/codeine, Robitussin A-C, Empirin w/codeine, Tylenol w/codeine, 1-2 days
GHB (G, Grievous Bodily Harm, Goob, Liquid Ecstasy, Liquid X), 1-2 days
Heroin (Horse, Smack), 1-2 days
Inhalants, just a few hours
Ketamine (K, Kit Kat, Special K, Vitamin K), 2-4 days
LSD (Acid, Blotter, Microdot, Yellow sunshine), a few hours or up to 5 days
Marijuana (Bud, Blunt, Grass, Herb, Pot, Reefer, Sinsemilla, Smoke, Weed), 2-5 days (the daily, heavy user can sometimes be detected up to 30+ days)
MDMA (Ecstasy), 1-5 days
Methadone, 1-7 days
Methamphetamines (Crank, Crystal, Desoxyn, Glass, Ice, Speed), 2-4 days
Methaqualone (Ludes, Quaaludes), 10-15 days
Nicotine (Cigarettes, Cigars, Habitrol patch, Nicorette gum, Nicotrol spray, Prostep patch; Smokeless tobacco, Snuff, Spit tobacco), 1-2 days
Opiates (i.e., Opium: China, Dreams, Laudanum, Paregoric; Dover's Powder), 1-2 days
Oxycodone
(OxyContin, Percolone, Roxicodone), 1-2 days
PCP (Angel Dust, Boat, Hog, Love Boat), 1-8 days
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Drug Name: Alcohol
Slang Term(s):
Booze, Hooch , Brew , Swill , Firewater, Moonshine, Juice, Red-Eye
Drug Information:
Alcohol is one of the most widely used drug substances in the world. Alcohol
use and binge drinking among our nations youth is a major public health
problem:
* Alcohol is used by more young people in
the United States than tobacco or illicit drugs.1
* Excessive alcohol consumption is associated with approximately 75,000 deaths
per year.2
* Alcohol is a factor in approximately 41% of all deaths from motor vehicle
crashes.3
* Among youth, the use of alcohol and other drugs has been linked to unintentional
injuries, physical fights, academic and occupational problems, and illegal
behavior.4
* Long-term alcohol misuse is associated with liver disease, cancer, cardiovascular
disease, and neurological damage as well as psychiatric problems such as depression,
anxiety, and antisocial personality disorder.5
* Drug use contributes directly and indirectly to the HIV epidemic, and alcohol
and drug use contribute markedly to infant morbidity and mortality.5
References:
1.U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Surgeon General's Call
to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking. U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General, 2007.
2.CDC. Alcohol-attributable deaths and years of potential life lostUnited
States, 2001. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report 2004;53(37):866870.
3 U.S. Department of Transportation. Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)
Web-based Encyclopedia.
4 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The relationship
between mental health and substance abuse among Adolescents. Rockville, MD:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 1999.
5 Naimi TS, Brewer RD, Mokdad A, Denny C, Serdula MK, Marks JS. Binge drinking
among US adults. JAMA 2003;289:70-75.


Drug Name: Methaqualone
Slang Term(s):
Q, Quaaludes, Ludes, Sopors, Vitamin Q, Lemmon 714, Lemons, Love Drug
Drug Information:
In general, Qualudes are very similar to alcohol and other depressants. Methaqualone
combines both sedative and hypnotic properties. The drug produces depression
of the central nervous system (a reduction in the heart and breathing rate
and blood pressure) and the onset of its effects usually occurs within 10
to 20 minutes of ingestion and may last 6 to 10 hours when taken orally.
Small doses create a feeling of euphoria,
relaxation, hornyness, and/or sleepiness. Larger doses can bring about depression,
irrational behavior, poor reflexes and slurred speech.
Negative effects can include a high level of tolerance (you need more to produce the same feeling), reduced heart rate, reduced respiration, and reduced muscular coordination.