Medical Review Officer Online Course with Live Discussion (Includes Digital Syllabus)-2020 Online Tab 3

2020 Online Tab 3 - MRO Syllabus

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This document discusses substance use in the United States, both in general and in the workplace. It provides data on factors that influence illicit drug use, such as age, education, geography, and occupation. The document also presents information on the most commonly used drugs and trends in drug use among different age groups. <br /><br />In terms of substance use in the workplace, the document highlights the high prevalence of drug use among employed individuals and compares the rates of drug use among full-time workers, part-time workers, and the unemployed. It also explores the impact of drug use on workplace outcomes, including job turnover, absenteeism, accidents and injuries, and lost productivity. <br /><br />The document discusses the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program and its components, including a formal written policy, employee assistance programs, supervisor training, employee education, and methods for detecting drug use, such as drug testing. It also provides data on drug testing rates and positive rates among different workforce populations. <br /><br />Finally, the document explores the relationship between the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and substance abuse, specifically regarding alcoholism and drug addiction as protected disabilities. It discusses the ADA's impact on pre-employment alcohol testing and drug testing for applicants and employees. <br /><br />Overall, the document emphasizes the importance of addressing substance use in both the general population and the workplace, and provides data to support the need for comprehensive drug-free workplace programs.

Keywords

substance use

United States

workplace

illicit drug use

age

education

geography

occupation

drug testing

Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program