Download or read book A Practical Guide to Drugs and Alcohol Testing written by Dr Dan Hegarty and published by Grosvenor House Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-03 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drugs and alcohol problems are commonplace within society and have significant impacts within the workplace. Workplace consequences include increased sickness absence, reduced productivity, the potential for accidents and economic ramifications for employers. Then there are the resultant problems for family and social life. This informative guide will be helpful to anyone interested in the issues around alcohol and drug testing. The authors have extensive experience of working in the field of occupational alcohol and drug screening and testing. Includes tips on :- # producing a drugs &alcohol policy # legal issues # what drugs are commonly tested for? # testing methods # detection periods # when and why test? # some common drugs and their effects # a reference guide for units of alcohol # the collection process # offering support

Download or read book The Drug Expert written by Craig W. Stevens and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-01-08 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Drug Expert: A Practical Guide to the Impact of Drug Use in Legal Proceedings targets academic and industry pharmacologists, pharmacology graduate students, and professionals and students of affiliated disciplines, such as pharmacy and toxicology. Users will find it to be an invaluable reference for those involved in the field. In addition, pharmacists and others who increasingly serve as expert witnesses and toxicologists will find an array of very useful information. - Focuses on important topics for the consulting pharmacologist, including prescription, over-the-counter and illegal drugs and their effects on criminal and civil proceedings - Details the "how-to aspects of being an expert witness in pharmacology by presenting real-life cases and effective tips and experiences - Includes several appendices, such as a sample letter of engagement and fee schedule, a litigation report, a consulting invoice and valuable resources

Download or read book Drug Testing Students and Staff written by Bob Bouyea and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Drugs and Drug Policy written by Mark A.R. Kleiman and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-07-13 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While there have always been norms and customs around the use of drugs, explicit public policies--regulations, taxes, and prohibitions--designed to control drug abuse are a more recent phenomenon. Those policies sometimes have terrible side-effects: most prominently the development of criminal enterprises dealing in forbidden (or untaxed) drugs and the use of the profits of drug-dealing to finance insurgency and terrorism. Neither a drug-free world nor a world of free drugs seems to be on offer, leaving citizens and officials to face the age-old problem: What are we going to do about drugs? In Drugs and Drug Policy, three noted authorities survey the subject with exceptional clarity, in this addition to the acclaimed series, What Everyone Needs to Know®. They begin, by defining "drugs," examining how they work in the brain, discussing the nature of addiction, and exploring the damage they do to users. The book moves on to policy, answering questions about legalization, the role of criminal prohibitions, and the relative legal tolerance for alcohol and tobacco. The authors then dissect the illicit trade, from street dealers to the flow of money to the effect of catching kingpins, and show the precise nature of the relationship between drugs and crime. They examine treatment, both its effectiveness and the role of public policy, and discuss the beneficial effects of some abusable substances. Finally they move outward to look at the role of drugs in our foreign policy, their relationship to terrorism, and the ugly politics that surround the issue. Crisp, clear, and comprehensive, this is a handy and up-to-date overview of one of the most pressing topics in today's world. What Everyone Needs to Know® is a registered trademark of Oxford University Press.

Download or read book Concise Guide to Alcohol and Drug Research written by Daniel Yalisove and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book addresses the challenge of providing clinicians and others with an accurate and concise overview of the extensive research knowledge which can inform treatment, prevention and policy regarding drug and alcohol use. Clinicians and students in graduate psychology programs will be provided not only with a summary of the research but with the tools to understand the basics of research methodology. With the increased emphasis on empirically supported interventions in the addiction field, this book provides an essential link for clinicians and students to appreciate the value of these practices as well as learning about their limitations.

Download or read book Handbook of Drug Monitoring Methods written by Amitava Dasgupta and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-10-05 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in a handbook style with specific methods and tips on eliminating false positive and false negative results, this book is a practical guide to the detailed mechanisms of such occurrences.

Download or read book Take Control of Your Drinking written by Michael S. Levy and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is useful for anyone who may find that they are drinking too much, for the loved ones of such people, and for clinicians who want to broaden their skills when working with people who struggle with alcohol.

Download or read book A GUIDE to FEDERAL REGULATIONS on DRUG and ALCOHOL TESTING written by Andrew Easler and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-03-07 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-have for any drug and alcohol testing professional, this publication includes four foundational documents governing federal drug and alcohol testing protocols: United States Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation 49 CFR Part 40 -- Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs; United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Urine Specimen Collection Guidelines; United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs; United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Urine Specimen Collection Handbook - Federal Agency Workplace Drug Testing Program; and Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs-Oral/Fluid (HHS). In addition, this publication features valuable professional tips from the editor, acclaimed drug and alcohol testing trainer Andrew Easler. Found in the footnotes, these tips assist the reader with: Interpreting language in the regulations; Differentiating between DOT and HHS regulations; Recognizing modern trends in the practical application of federal protocols in workplace testing; and Locating documents and resources referenced in the regulations. This is the perfect supplement for any training program focused on federal testing programs including initial and refresher training for: DOT FMCSA Designated Employer Representative Course DOT FAA Designated Employer Representative Course DOT FTA Designated Employer Representative Course DOT FRA Designated Employer Representative Course DOT PHMSA Designated Employer Representative Course DOT USCG Designated Employer Representative Course DOT Urine Specimen Collector Course DOT Urine Specimen Collector Train-the-Trainer Course DOT Breath Alcohol Technician Course DOT Breath Alcohol Technician Train-the-Trainer Course Substance Abuse Professional Course Medical Review Officer Training Course Medical Review Officer Assistant Training Course Laboratory Technician Training Course

Download or read book Urine Testing for Drugs of Abuse written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Alcohol and Other Drug Screening of Hospitalized Trauma Patients written by Peter O. Rostenberg and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Practical Guide to FDA s Food and Drug Law and Regulation Seventh Edition written by Stephen M. Kanovsky and published by . This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FDLI's popular reference book, A Practical Guide to FDA's Food and Drug Law and Regulation, Seventh Edition, provides an introduction to the laws and regulations governing development, marketing, and sale of FDA-regulated products, including topics on food, drugs, medical devices, biologics, dietary supplements, cosmetics, new animal drugs, cannabis, and tobacco and nicotine products. Structured to serve as a reference and as a teaching tool, the book offers practical legal and regulatory fundamentals, and each chapter builds sequentially from the last to provide an accessible overview of the key topics relevant to practitioners of food and drug law and regulation. This book is a standard legal text in law schools and graduate regulatory programs and has been cited as a reference in judicial opinions (including the U.S. Supreme Court). This Seventh Edition includes new sections on controlled substances, compounded drugs, and cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds. It also incorporates the latest amendments to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as well as FDA regulations and guidances.

Download or read book Pre Employment Drug and Alcohol Testing written by Amitava Dasgupta and published by . This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Chemical Dependency Counseling written by Robert R. Perkinson and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2016-08-11 with total page 991 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-selling Chemical Dependency Counseling: A Practical Guide provides counselors and front-line mental health professionals with the information and skills they need to use evidence-based treatments, including motivational enhancement, cognitive behavioral therapy, skills training, medication, and 12-step facilitation. Guiding the counselor step by step through treatment, author Robert R. Perkinson presents state-of-the-art tools, forms, and tests necessary for client success while meeting the highest standards demanded by accrediting bodies. The Fifth Edition of this landmark text has been updated to include coverage of current topics of concern for counselors, including full compliance with DSM-5, new coverage of steps 6 – 12 in 12-step facilitation, discussions on synthetic and designer drugs, new psychotherapeutic medications, new survey data on patterns of use and abuse, a list of online recovery support groups for clients, and a new section on Recommendations for a Successful First Year in Recovery. About the Author Robert R. Perkinson is the clinical director of Keystone Treatment Center in Canton, South Dakota. He is a licensed psychologist; licensed marriage & family therapist; internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor; and a nationally certified gambling counselor and supervisor. In addition to the best-selling Chemical Dependency Counseling: A Practical Guide, Fifth Edition, Dr. Perkinson is the author of The Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Client Workbook, Third Edition and The Gambling Addiction Client Workbook, Third Edition.

Download or read book The American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline for the Pharmacological Treatment of Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder written by American Psychiatric Association and published by American Psychiatric Pub. This book was released on 2018-01-11 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a major public health problem in the United States. The estimated 12-month and lifetime prevalence values for AUD are 13.9% and 29.1%, respectively, with approximately half of individuals with lifetime AUD having a severe disorder. AUD and its sequelae also account for significant excess mortality and cost the United States more than $200 billion annually. Despite its high prevalence and numerous negative consequences, AUD remains undertreated. In fact, fewer than 1 in 10 individuals in the United States with a 12-month diagnosis of AUD receive any treatment. Nevertheless, effective and evidence-based interventions are available, and treatment is associated with reductions in the risk of relapse and AUD-associated mortality. The American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline for the Pharmacological Treatment of Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder seeks to reduce these substantial psychosocial and public health consequences of AUD for millions of affected individuals. The guideline focuses specifically on evidence-based pharmacological treatments for AUD in outpatient settings and includes additional information on assessment and treatment planning, which are an integral part of using pharmacotherapy to treat AUD. In addition to reviewing the available evidence on the use of AUD pharmacotherapy, the guideline offers clear, concise, and actionable recommendation statements, each of which is given a rating that reflects the level of confidence that potential benefits of an intervention outweigh potential harms. The guideline provides guidance on implementing these recommendations into clinical practice, with the goal of improving quality of care and treatment outcomes of AUD.

Download or read book Over the Influence written by Patt Denning and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2003-11-15 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twelve-step programs that insist on abstinence are beneficial to many--but what about the millions of Americans who try to quit and fail, just want to cut down, or wish to work toward sobriety gradually? This groundbreaking book presents the Harm Reduction approach, a powerful alternative to traditional treatment that helps users set and meet their own goals for gaining control over drinking and drugs. The expert, empathic authors guide readers to figure out which aspects of their own habits may be harmful, what they would like to change, and how to put their intentions into action while also dealing with problems that stand in the way, such as depression, stress, and relationship conflicts. Based on solid science and 40+ years of combined clinical experience, the book is packed with self-discovery tools, fact sheets, and personal accounts. It puts the reader in the driver's seat with a new and empowering roadmap for change. Winner--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award

Download or read book Treating Alcohol and Drug Problems in Psychotherapy Practice written by Arnold M. Washton and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2011-11-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been replaced by Treating Alcohol and Drug Problems in Psychotherapy Practice, Second Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-5086-9.