AOHC Encore 2023-113 MRO Controversies

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Video Summary

The video discussed various topics related to drug and alcohol testing, as well as other relevant information. The first speaker, Katherine Russo, discussed the legal aspects of drug and alcohol testing, specifically focusing on marijuana laws. She explained how federal law technically still considers marijuana illegal, but Congress and the Department of Justice have taken a hands-off approach to state marijuana laws. She also discussed the complications surrounding CBD products and testing for marijuana in the workplace. Following her presentation, Dr. Natalie Hartenbaum provided updates on ongoing developments in drug testing, including the potential for electronic forms, changes to the DOT Clearinghouse, and proposed modifications to drug testing guidelines. She also discussed the potential use of hair testing and the impact of Delta-8 THC on drug test results. Additionally, she highlighted the new eight-hour training requirement for prescribing buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. The speaker session concluded with an interactive round of MRO Jeopardy, where participants answered questions related to drug testing and other relevant topics.

Keywords

drug testing

alcohol testing

marijuana laws

CBD products

workplace testing

electronic forms

DOT Clearinghouse

hair testing

buprenorphine