Gallery of Links

• STATISTICS ON DRUG ABUSE IN AMERICA 
• INFORMATION ABOUT DRUGS OF ABUSE 
• NEWS AND EDUCATION SITES (AND LISTS) 
• LINKS FOR EMPLOYERS AND POLICY MAKERS 
• LINKS FOR COLLECTORS AND COLLECTION SITES 
• LINKS FOR MEDICAL REVIEW OFFICERS 
• LINKS ABOUT LABS AND LAB TESTING 
• LINKS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONALS  
• LINKS FOR ATTORNEYS 
• FEDERAL REGS, RULES, AND INTERPRETATIONS 
• SPECIAL LINKS FOR THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY 
• "ANTI DRUG TESTING" SITES

STATISTICS ON DRUG ABUSE IN AMERICA

1. "MONITORING THE FUTURE"

(large research project at the University of Michigan)
http://www.nida.nih.gov/NIDA_Notes/NNVol12N2/DrugUse.html
2. SMITHKLINE-BEACHAM LABS

"Positivity data"
http://www.gsk.com/
Keep in mind: the SmithKline "positivity rates" were obtained from testing of persons who knew they were subject to drug testing!
3. NATIONAL HOUSEHOLD SURVEY ON DRUG ABUSE:

http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nhsda/2k1nhsda/vol1/chapter2.htm#2.empl
4. DRUG ABUSE WARNING NETWORK (DAWN)

Tracks data from emergency rooms nationwide
http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k6/opiateDeaths.cfm

INFORMATION ABOUT DRUGS OF ABUSE

1. "DRUGS OF ABUSE" D.E.A. publication is at:

http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/pubs/abuse/
2. TABULAR SUMMARY OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES:

http://www.drugabuse.gov/drugpages.html
3. ANOTHER GOOD TABULAR SUMMARY:

http://www.arup-lab.com/drug_testing/drugref.htm
4. DrugText SITE @ "Foundation for Drug Policy and Human Rights", Amsterdam:

http://www.drugtext.org/
5. WANT PICTURES ABOUT DRUGS & DRUG ABUSE?

http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/drug-picture.html
6. HERE'S WHERE TO SEARCH FOR DRUG "SLANG"
• Best complete searchable list of slang terms is at: http://www.addictions.org/slang.htm
• Another searchable collection of "drug slang" is at: http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/drug-slang.aspx
• A new and well indexed "slang site" (from the government) is at: http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/streetterms/default.asp
• A page of "pot slang" (Hightimes magazine) is at: http://www.hightimes.com/ht/home
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NEWS & EDUCATION SITES (AND LISTS)

1. WANT TODAY'S DFW NEWS?

("Join Together" is probably the best general public info site on Drug & Alcohol abuse)
http://www.jointogether.org
2. NCADI

NCADI: 800/729-6686   CSAP - Radio:   800/CSAP-RADIO
http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/
3. "NIDA NOTES"

(Good concise publications on Drug & Alcohol abuse and prevention)
(A free subscription to the hard copy version is online!)
http://www.nida.nih.gov/NIDA_Notes/NNIndex.html
4. HHS PRESS RELEASES ARE AVAILABLE

Free e-mail subscription form is on this page
http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/
5. NATIONAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE WEB INDEX

http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/research/default.aspx
6. RADAR [Regional Alcohol & Drug Abuse Resource:]

(All RADAR sites can be reached from here!)
http://ncadistore.samhsa.gov/catalog/resources.aspx?h=resources&topic=64
• RADAR INDIANA (BEST BY FAR!)

http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/drug-radar.html
• RADAR CONNECTICUT

http://www.connix.com/~clearing/
• ARGUMENT AGAINST LEGALIZATION

http://www.sarnia.com/GROUPS/ANTIDRUG/argument/argument.html
 
7. NCADD WEBSITE

http://ncadd.org/
8. LIBRARY IN THE SKY

http://www.nwrel.org/sky/index.php
9. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR "WORKPLACE SUBSTANCE ABUSE" WEBSITE:

http://www.dol.gov/workingpartners/welcome.html
10. ANOTHER USEFUL LIST OF LINKS

http://www.drugfreeworkplace.org/informationsources.htm
11. OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY

http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/

FOR EMPLOYERS AND POLICY MAKERS

1. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR - SUBSTANCE ABUSE INFORMATION

http://www.dol.gov/workingpartners/welcome.html
2. SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS' ASSOCIATION (SAPAA)

This is also the Organization that publishes a complete list of collection sites
http://www.sapaa.com
3. RESOURCES FOR POLICY MAKERS
• EXCELLENT POLICY RESOURCE FROM DEPT. OF LABOR:

http://www.dol.gov/dol/asp/public/programs/drugs/main.htm
• INSTITUTE FOR A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

http://www.drugfreeworkplace.org/
• NIDA WEBSITE FOR POLICY MAKERS (Highly Recommended)

http://www.nida.nih.gov/
 
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COLLECTORS AND COLLECTION SITES

1. DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION: SEARCH SITE

http://datia.org
2. ANOTHER USEFUL "FINDER" FOR COLLECTION SITES:

http://www.ol2.com/prod_srv/collect/RTDSites.htm
3. URINE COLLECTION MANUAL

http://www.dot.gov/ost/dapc/udsc.html
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LINKS FOR MEDICAL REVIEW OFFICERS

1. HERE ARE THE TWO CERTIFYING BOARDS FOR MRO'S

[Both have features to locate and download MRO list by state]
• AAMRO

http://www.aamro.com/
• MROCC

http://www.mrocc.com
 
2. OTHER TRAINING FOR MRO'S
• ASAM HOMEPAGE

ASAM newsletter can be viewed online & is excellent!
http://www.asam.org/ASAMChapterNewsletters.html
• ASAM (MRO Training)

http://www.asam.org/certification_home.html
 
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LINKS ABOUT LABS AND LAB TESTING

1. FOR A CURRENT LIST OF CERTIFIED LABORATORIES

http://workplace.samhsa.gov/DrugTesting/Level_1_Pages/CertifiedLabs.aspx
2. MEDTOX

http://www.medtox.com/
3. LAB ONE

http://www.labone.com/
4. DDS (Non SAMHSA certified)

GOOD info on drugs of abuse!
http://www.drugabuse.gov/drugpages.html
5. LAB CORP

http://www.labcorp.com/
6. SMITHKLINE BEECHAM

http://www.gsk.com/
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LINKS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONALS

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LINKS FOR ATTORNEYS

1. OL₂ "ON LINE LIBARY" [Excellent resource ... even though under construction]

http://www.ol2.com [Some sections require fees for access]
2. CECIL GREEK'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE PAGE

http://www.criminology.fsu.edu/p/cjl-main.php
3. NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFERENCE SERVICE

http://www.ncjrs.gov/spotlight/forensic/Summary.html
4. STATE BY STATE REGULATIONS Courtesy of DRUG CHECK on-site tests (info linked)

http://www.dol.gov/asp/programs/drugs/said/StateLaws.asp
5. INSTITUTE FOR A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE[Attorneys selling DFW manuals]

http://www.drugfreeworkplace.org
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1. DOT RULES (Simplified overview/summary):

http://www.dot.gov/ost/dapc/udsc.html
2. COMPLETE DOT DRUG & ALCOHOL REGULATIONS AT

[Note: Driver Fitness regulations are also posted at this site!]
http://www.occenvmed.net/dot
3. 49CFR MERGED: (Updated and "merged with great competence!) "Advanced" users, take a look!

http://www.mrocc.com
4. COAST GUARD REGULATIONS:

http://www.piersystem.com/external/index.cfm?cid=786
5. FAA REGULATIONS

http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/faa_regulations/
6. LIST OF APPROVED EBT'S FOR ALCOHOL TESTING

http://www.SAMIMRO.com/ebts/ebt.htm

TRUCKING INDUSTRY LINKS (Courtesy of Indiana Truckers)
http://www.truckflix.com/links-cat.php?cid=3

1. HIGHTIMES MAGAZINE

http://www.hightimes.com
2. AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION (ACLU):

http://action.aclu.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AP_action_homepage
3. NORML - A PRO-MARIJUANA/ANTI-TESTING LOBBY

http://www.norml.org
4. ANTI DRUG-TESTING NEWSGROUPS:

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