Medical Review Officer (MRO) Assistant Training-Substance Use in the Workplace; ADA: CLIA

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Video Summary
The video discusses substance use in the workplace and its effects and consequences. It emphasizes that illicit drug use is influenced by various factors such as age, education, geography, type of drug, gender, and work status. The data on drug use in the United States is relevant because two-thirds of current drug users are employees. The video also explores the correlation between drug use and occupation, stating that accommodations and food services, arts and entertainment, management, construction, real estate, rental, and retail trade industries have higher rates of drug use compared to industries like public administration, education, and utilities and mining.<br /><br />The video highlights the importance of a drug-free workplace and federal programs related to substance use. It mentions that the Drug-Free Workplace Program was coined by the federal government and has been adopted by independent employers throughout the country. The video also provides statistics on drug testing in the workplace, including the frequency and type of tests, as well as the changes in drug test positives over time. It further discusses the most common drugs found in drug testing, with marijuana being the most frequent in both federal and non-federal workforce.<br /><br />Additionally, the video touches on the Americans with Disabilities Act and its implications for substance abuse and drug testing. It explains that alcoholism and a history of drug addiction can be protected disabilities, but current unauthorized drug use is excluded from ADA protection. The video concludes by addressing state medical marijuana laws, stating that federal law supersedes state laws and prohibits the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, in the Drug-Free Workplace Program.<br /><br />Credits: The video transcript credits the MRO faculty and the staff at the Division of Workplace Programs at SAMHSA for providing data and materials.
Keywords
substance use
workplace
illicit drug use
drug testing
drug-free workplace