Medical Review Officer (MRO) Assistant Training-2020 Tab 3 MRO-A Combined

2020 Tab 3 MRO-A Combined

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The document provides information on drug use in the U.S. and in the workplace, as well as substance use disorders and substances of abuse. It includes data on the prevalence of substance use in the U.S. based on factors such as age, education, geography, gender, work status, occupation, and mental health status. The document also highlights the main sources of data on drug use, including surveys and data from emergency department visits. It presents statistics on the current use of illicit drugs, marijuana, cocaine, and alcohol, as well as the use of prescription opioids and illicit drugs among different age groups and education levels. The document mentions the opioid epidemic and its impact on overdose deaths in the U.S. It also discusses the use of opioids in the workplace and the measures taken to address substance use disorders, such as drug-free workplace programs and drug testing. The document mentions the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its impact on drug testing and substance abuse in the workplace. It also discusses state initiatives regarding the medical use of Schedule I drugs and provides information on drug test interpretations and the different categories of psychoactive substances.

Keywords

drug use

U.S.

workplace

substance use disorders

prevalence

illicit drugs

opioid epidemic

overdose deaths

drug testing

psychoactive substances