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(CBD) Cannabidiol and drug tests
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(CBD) Cannabidiol and drug tests • It is not uncommon these days to get calls on a weekly basis by individuals looking for information. The information that they are seeking is whether or not products containing CBD will affect the results of a drug test. Our response is always to the point that these products are still considered a....

Prescription op**te positivity rate drops by double digits, while co***ne rises by double digits in certain states Methamphetamine positivity skyrockets in Midwestern and Southern United States Ma*****na positivity rises considerably in states that recently enacted recreational use statutes, finds national analysis by Quest Diagnostics Secaucus, NJ, May 8, 2018 - Driven by increases in co***ne, methamphetamine and ma*****na, drug use by the American workforce remains at its highest rate in more than a decade, according to a new analysis released today by Quest Diagnostics, the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services. [ 1,433 more word ]
http://aegisally.com/the-shield/2018/06/04/workforce-drug-positivity-at-highest-rate-in-a-decade-finds-analysis-of-more-than-10-million-drug-test-results/

Workforce Drug Positivity at Highest Rate in a Decade, Finds Analysis of More Than 10 Million Drug Test Results • Prescription op**te positivity rate drops by double digits, while co***ne rises by double digits in certain states Methamphetamine positivity skyrockets in Midwestern and Southern United States Ma*****na positivity rises considerably in states that recently enacted recreational use statutes, finds n...

“Today is the day we put aside to remember fallen heroes and to pray that no heroes will ever have to die for us again. It's a day of thanks for the valor of others, a day to remember the splendor of America and those of her children who rest in this cemetery and others. It's a day to be with the family and remember'. ....Ronald Reagan
http://aegisally.com/the-shield/2018/05/25/memorial-day-weekend/

Memorial Day Weekend • “Today is the day we put aside to remember fallen heroes and to pray that no heroes will ever have to die for us again. It’s a day of thanks for the valor of others, a day to remember the splendor of America and those of her children who rest in this cemetery and others. … Continue reading "Me...

Underage Drinking Myths-vs-Facts

http://aegisally.com/the-shield/2018/04/11/underage-drinking-myths-vs-facts/

Underage Drinking Myths-vs-Facts • Aegis Alliance Click on Picture https://www.samhsa.gov/

By Elvia Malagon - Chicago Tribune April 6th, 2018 Synthetic pot for years was sold under the guise of a cheaper alternative that allows users to dodge drug screenings. And while there have been rashes of hospitalizations nationwide involving those who’ve ingested fake w**d, experts say they’ve never seen the severe side effects — internal bleeding in particular — that have killed at least two and sickened dozens in the Chicago area and central Illinois in the past month. [ 1,317 more word ]

http://aegisally.com/the-shield/2018/04/09/rat-poison-likely-to-blame-for-deadly-side-effects-of-synthetic-pot-in-illinois/

Rat poison likely to blame for deadly side effects of synthetic pot in Illinois • Aegis Alliance By Elvia Malagon – Chicago Tribune April 6th, 2018 Synthetic pot for years was sold under the guise of a cheaper alternative that allows users to dodge drug screenings. And while there have been rashes of hospitalizations nationwide involving those who’ve ingested fake w**d, experts say they’v...

DOT Drug Testing: After January 1, 2018 – Still a 5-Panel The DOT testing at HHS-certified laboratories is a 5-panel drug test regimen. As of January 1, 2018, the ‘Opiates’ category was renamed ‘Opioids’: Ma*****na (THC) Co***ne Amphetamines Opioids Phencyclidine (P*P) Under ‘Opioids’, previously ‘Opiates’, DOT testing will continue to include confirmatory testing, when appropriate, for Codeine, Morphine, and 6-AM (he**in). [ 247 more words ]

http://aegisally.com/the-shield/2018/03/20/dot-5-panel-notice/

DOT 5 Panel Notice - Aegis Alliance DOT Drug Testing: After January 1, 2018 – Still a 5-Panel The DOT testing at HHS-certified laboratories is a 5-panel drug test regimen. As of January 1, 2018, the ‘Opiates’ category was renamed ‘Opioids’: Ma*****na (THC) Co***ne Amphetamines Opioids Phencyclidine (P*P) Under ‘Opioids’,...

Part Two of a two part series...click on the picture Warning: This video shows the use of drugs and contains explicit language

http://aegisally.com/the-shield/2018/03/19/killer-chemicals-inside-nzs-synthetic-cannabis-crisis-part-two/

Killer Chemicals - Inside NZ's synthetic cannabis crisis : PART TWO - Aegis Alliance Part Two of a two part series…click on the picture Warning: This video shows the use of drugs and contains explicit language

Part One of a two part series...click on the picture Warning: This video shows the use of drugs and contains explicit language

http://aegisally.com/the-shield/2018/03/15/killer-chemicals-inside-nzs-synthetic-cannabis-crisis-part-one/

Killer Chemicals - Inside NZ's synthetic cannabis crisis : PART ONE - Aegis Alliance Part One of a two part series…click on the picture Warning: This video shows the use of drugs and contains explicit language  

LASTO Conference 2018. Supervisor Training for Louisiana School Transportation Departments.

Aegis Alliance Presenting at LASTO Spring Conference

http://aegisally.com/the-shield/2018/02/27/aegis-alliance-presenting-lasto-spring-conference/

Aegis Alliance Presenting at LASTO Spring Conference - Aegis Alliance It is with great pleasure that the Managing Member, Christian Brugman, of Aegis Alliance will be presenting at this years Spring Conference to be held at Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, LA. Mr. Brugman will be conducting a two hour training seminar for DOT Drug & Alcohol Supervisory Training &....

In December 2017, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PMHSA) all announced their random testing rates for 2018. The U.S. Coast Guard (CG) announced its rates in January 2018. No announcements have been made regarding random testing rates by the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) or the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). [ 47 more words ]

http://aegisally.com/the-shield/2018/01/26/faa-pmhsa-fra-coast-guard-announce-2018-random-testing-rates/

FAA, PMHSA, FRA & Coast Guard Announce 2018 Random Testing Rates - Aegis Alliance In December 2017, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PMHSA) all announced their random testing rates for 2018. The U.S. Coast Guard (CG) announced its rates in January 2018. No announcement...

New report calls for lowering blood alcohol concentration levels for driving, increasing federal and state alcohol taxes, increasing enforcement, among other recommendations Date: January 17th, 2018 Source: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Despite progress in recent decades, more than 10,000 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities occur each year in the U.S. To address this persistent problem, stakeholders -- from transportation systems to alcohol retailers to law enforcement -- should work together to implement policies and systems to eliminate these preventable deaths, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. [ 1,457 more word ]

http://aegisally.com/the-shield/2018/01/19/accelerating-progress-reduce-alcohol-impaired-driving-fatalities/

Accelerating progress to reduce alcohol-impaired driving fatalities - Aegis Alliance New report calls for lowering blood alcohol concentration levels for driving, increasing federal and state alcohol taxes, increasing enforcement, among other recommendations Date: January 17th, 2018 Source: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Despite progress in recent decades,...

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A recent article from Stuff.co.nz - Aukland, New Zealand reports the following: HELEN KING - January 9, 2018 Synthetic drugs are being produced in liquid form and smoked through e-cigarettes and vaporisers, a new report shows. And experts say ingesting the drug as a liquid increases the chance of risk. Drug Foundation spokesman Samuel Andrews said the products were often imported as a powder, then made into a liquid which was usually put on a leaf to smoke. [ 303 more words ]

http://aegisally.com/the-shield/2018/01/12/synthetic-drugs-produced-liquid-form-e-cigarettes-decreasing-chance-detection/

Synthetic drugs being produced in liquid form for e-cigarettes, decreasing chance of detection - Aegis Alliance A recent article from Stuff.co.nz – Aukland, New Zealand reports the following: HELEN KING – January 9, 2018 Synthetic drugs are being produced in liquid form and smoked through e-cigarettes and vaporisers, a new report shows. And experts say ingesting the drug as a liquid increases the chance o...

On November 13, 2017, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule which will be effective January 1, 2018. Here is a notice for transportation safety-sensitive employees regarding the opioids final rule This is a reminder that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing program will soon require testing for four semi-synthetic opioids (i.e., hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone). [ 727 more words ]

http://aegisally.com/the-shield/2017/12/19/dot-drug-testing-part-40-employee-notice/

DOT Drug Testing: Part 40 - Employee Notice - Aegis Alliance On November 13, 2017, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule which will be effective January 1, 2018. Here is a notice for transportation safety-sensitive employees regarding the opioids final rule https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/Part_40_DOT_Employee_Notice_2017. This is�...

Opioid Users Face Those Who've Lost Loved Ones to Overdose One in four Americans has been directly impacted by the opioid crisis, but 40% still do not consider it to be a threat to their family, according to National Safety Council poll results. In an attempt to end this persistent indifference, the Council released a powerful short film that brings opioid users face to face with those who have been personally impacted by the worst drug crisis in recorded U.S. [ 285 more words ]

http://aegisally.com/the-shield/2017/12/11/facing-everyday-killer/

Facing an Everyday Killer Opioid Users Face Those Who’ve Lost Loved Ones to Overdose One in four Americans has been directly impacted by the opioid crisis, but 40% still do not consider it to be a threat to their family, according to National Safety Council poll results. In an attempt to end this persistent indifference, t...

PHMSA has determined that the minimum random drug testing rate for all covered employees will be 50 percent during calendar year 2018. Operators are reminded that drug and alcohol testing information must be submitted for contractors performing or ready to perform covered functions. Notice of Calendar Year 2018 Minimum Annual Percentage Rate for Random Drug Testing Operators of gas, hazardous liquid, and carbon dioxide pipelines and operators of liquefied natural gas facilities must randomly select and test a percentage of all covered employees for prohibited drug use. [ 127 more words ]

http://aegisally.com/the-shield/2017/12/11/phmsa-2018-minimum-annual-percentage-rate-random-drug-testing/

PHMSA 2018 Minimum Annual Percentage Rate for Random Drug Testing PHMSA has determined that the minimum random drug testing rate for all covered employees will be 50 percent during calendar year 2018. Operators are reminded that drug and alcohol testing information must be submitted for contractors performing or ready to perform covered functions. Notice of Calend...

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Happy Thanksgiving From the staff of Aegis Alliance!!!

Educate Your DOT Employees Now...Opiates being added to the DOT panel.

http://aegisally.com/the-shield/2017/11/13/educate-dot-employees-now/

Educate Your DOT Employees Now DOT Publishes Drug Testing Rule…will included semi-synthetic opioids The new HHS Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs took effect October 1st, 2017 and now the Department of Transportation is following suit, effective January 1st, 2017. This will expand the drug testing p...

A large portion of patients taking prescription drugs that could affect driving may not be aware they could potentially be driving impaired, according to research in the November issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. Nearly 20 percent of people in the study reported recent use of a prescription medication with the potential for impairment, but not all said they were aware that the medication could affect their driving, despite the potential for receiving warnings from their doctor, their pharmacist, or the medication label itself. [ 462 more words ]

http://aegisally.com/the-shield/2017/11/02/many-prescription-drug-users-not-aware-driving-related-risks/

Many prescription drug users not aware of driving-related risks A large portion of patients taking prescription drugs that could affect driving may not be aware they could potentially be driving impaired, according to research in the November issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. Nearly 20 percent of people in the study reported recent use of a p...

Background Investigation Services Fast, accurate background screening tools that reduce your risk is what organizations want from a screening provider, and that’s exactly what you get with Aegis Alliance.

http://aegisally.com/the-shield/2017/10/19/fast-accurate-background-screening/

Fast, Accurate Background Screening Background Investigation Services Fast, accurate background screening tools that reduce your risk is what organizations want from a screening provider, and that’s exactly what you get with Aegis Alliance. We make your job easier by providing you with in-depth expertise, personalized service, advance...

Research findings implicated in decision-making October 16, 2017 / University of Texas at San Antonio How do we know if it was worth the wait in line to get a meal at the new restaurant in town? To do this our brain must be able to signal how good the meal tastes and associate this feeling with the restaurant. This is done by a small group of cells deep in the brain that release the chemical dopamine. [ 551 more words ]

http://aegisally.com/the-shield/2017/10/17/dopamine-tells-isnt-worth-wait/

How dopamine tells you it isn’t worth the wait Research findings implicated in decision-making October 16, 2017 / University of Texas at San Antonio How do we know if it was worth the wait in line to get a meal at the new restaurant in town? To do this our brain must be able to signal how good the meal tastes and associate this feeling … Continu...

SAMHSA’s recently released annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) provides insights into substance use and mental health in the United States. Updated information on opioid use – including he**in and prescription pain medications – offers behavioral health providers a snapshot on prevalence and use that can be helpful to develop effective treatment and recovery supports.

http://aegisally.com/the-shield/2017/10/16/samhsa-shares-latest-behavioral-health-data-including-opioid-misuse/

SAMHSA Shares Latest Behavioral Health Data, Including Opioid Misuse SAMHSA’s recently released annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) provides insights into substance use and mental health in the United States. Updated information on opioid use – including he**in and prescription pain medications – offers behavioral health providers a snapshot on prev...

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We specialize in the workplace drug and alcohol testing industry with the number one goal of quality service with confidence. This attitude ensures that we provide the upmost solutions and services to our client base. Aegis Alliance is committed to 'Total Program Management' implementing drug and alcohol programs from their very birth to also supporting existing established programs. The use of our “Total Program Management” solution provides distinct benefits to every Client allied with Aegis Alliance. [ 747 more words ]

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration We specialize in the workplace drug and alcohol testing industry with the number one goal of quality service with confidence. This attitude ensures that we provide the upmost solutions and services to our client base. Aegis Alliance is committed to ‘Total Program Management’ implementing drug and al...

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