American Council for Drug Education – ACDE
Homepage: http://www.acde.org
American Society of Addiction Medicine – ASAM
Homepage: www.ASAM.org
The American Society of Addiction Medicine is dedicated to educating physicians, health care providers and the public on the specialty of addiction medicine and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and addictions.
California Narcotic Officers Association – CNOA
Homepage: http://www.cnoa.org/
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments – CLIA
United States Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
Homepage: http://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/deviceregulationandguidance/ivdregulatoryassistance/ucm124202.htm
CLIA is a user-fee funded federal organization that establishes quality standards for all laboratory testing to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of patient test results.
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) law specified that laboratory requirements be based on the complexity of the test performed and established provisions for categorizing a test as waived. Tests may be waived from regulatory oversight if they meet certain requirements established by the statute. The section of the statute specifying the criteria for categorizing a test as waived was excerpted without elaboration in the regulations at 42 CFR 493.15(b) and 493.15(c) contained a list of these waived tests as described in Regulations (42 CFR part 493).
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Coast Guard – USCG – United States Coast Guard
Homepage: http://www.uscg.mil/
The USCG is a military branch of the United States that is part of the Department of Homeland Security. It is primarily involved in maritime law, mariner assistance, and search and rescue, among other duties of coast guards elsewhere. One of the seven uniformed services of the United States, it is the smallest armed service of the United States, with 40,150 men and women on active duty. Its stated mission is to protect the public, the environment, and the United States economic and security interests in any maritime region at risk, including international waters and America’s coasts, ports, and inland waterways.
USCG has a broad and important role in homeland security, law enforcement, search and rescue, marine environmental pollution response, and the maintenance of river, Intracoastal and offshore aids to navigation (ATON).
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USCG United States Coast Guard Drug Test Information
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America – CADCA
Homepage: http://www.cadca.org/
Department of Health and Human Services – HHS
United States Department of Health and Human Services
Homepage: http://www.hhs.gov/
The Department of Health and Human Serves (HHS) is charged with protecting the health of Americans and providing essential services, especially those that affect low-income families. Its over 300 programs include:
Department of Labor – DOL- United States Department of Labor
Homepage: http://www.dol.gov/
Department of Transportation – DOT
United States Department of Transportation
Homepage: http://www.dot.gov/
The mission of the Department of Transportation is to: Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future. It is also an operating administration of the U.S. administering regulations requiring alcohol and/or drug testing in accordance with 49CFR Part 40 of federal regulations.
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DOL Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace
Homepage: http://www.dol.gov/workingpartners/welcome.html
DOL Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace equips businesses and communities with tools and information to raise awareness of the impact of drug and alcohol abuse. It encourages employers to implement effective drug-free workplace programs that protect employees’ safety, health and rights. See: Creating a Drug-Free Workplace.
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DOL Drug Free Workplace Advisor
Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association – DATIA
Homepage: http://www.datia.org/
Drug Enforcement Administration – DEA
United States Drug Enforcement Administration
Homepage: http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/index.htm
The DEA is the U.S. federal agency charged with enforcing all controlled substance laws and regulations in the U.S as well as serving as a liaison with organizations, such as the United Nations and Interpol, involved in international drug control programs. It manages a national drug intelligence program that investigates and aids in the prosecution all those involved in the growing, manufacture or distribution of controlled substances. It also supports non-enforcement programs such as crop eradication and training of foreign officials aimed at reducing the availability of illegal drugs on the domestic and international markets.
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Drugrehab.org
Drugrehab.org is an informational resource for people suffering from addiction and their loved ones. By providing relevant information, helpful resources, and a network of support, Drugrehab.org aims to help people and their families improve their quality of life and enter a credible and reputable addiction treatment program.
Qualified admissions representatives are on standby 24 hours a day, seven days week to receive your calls and inquiries. All calls are confidential and can help determine the best treatment option for the individual. Our admissions representatives are trained to inform callers on quality of care, payment questions, and other issues regarding entering and receiving treatment. Representatives will connect you with treatment that is evidence-based and yields positive outcomes.
www.DrugRehab.org
Call Toll Free: 877-752-6506
Drug Watch International
Homepage: http://www.drugwatch.org/
Environmental Protection Agency – EPA
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Homepage: http://www.epa.gov/
Federal Aviation Administration – FAA
United States Federal Aviation Administration
Homepage:http://www.faa.gov/
As part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), the FAA regulates the safety of civil and commercial aviation; develops new aviation technology, develops and operates a system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft, researches and develops the National Airspace System and civil aeronautics and carries out programs involved in the environmental effects of civil aviation.
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Food and Drug Administration – FDA
United States Food and Drug Administration
Homepage: http://www.fda.gov/
The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring that medical devices, biological products, human and veterinary drugs, cosmetics, products that emit radiation and the foods we eat are safe and secure. The FDA also provides the public with accurate, science-based information in order to improve their health.
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IDFW
Join Together
Homepage: http://www.drugfree.org/join-together
Narcotic Educational Foundation of America – NEFA
Homepage: http://www.cnoa.org/home/nefa/
National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse – CASA
Homepage: http://www.casacolumbia.org/
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – NHTSA
United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Homepage: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism – NIAAA
United States National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Homepage: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
National Institute on Drug Abuse – NIDA
United States National Institute on Drug Abuse
Homepage: http://www.nida.nih.gov/
Occupational Health and Safety Administration – OSHA
United States Occupational Health and Safety Administration
Homepage: http://www.osha.gov/
Office of National Drug Control Policy – ONDCP
United States Office of National Drug Control Policy
Homepage: http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/
The ONDCP was established to create policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation’s drug control program. The National Drug Control Strategy oversees anti-drug programs, a budget, and guidelines for cooperation between local, state and federal agencies. The goals of the program are to reduce illegal drug use, manufacture, and trafficking and to reduce drug-related crime and health consequences. ONDCP also evaluates, coordinates, and oversees the international and domestic anti-drug efforts of executive branch agencies. The Director advises the President regarding changes in the organization, management, budgeting, and personnel of federal agencies.
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Osh.Net
Homepage: http://www.Osh.net
Partnership for a Drug-Free America – PDFA
Homepage: http://www.drugfree.org/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – SAMHSA
United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Homepage: http://www.samhsa.gov/
SAMHSA is the federal agency that provides information on drug testing and drug abuse. It certifies laboratories that process DOT specimens (which are also available to test non-DOT samples). These laboratories provide Confirmation of all positive drug screen samples by GC/MS testing. The mission of SAMHSA is focused on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance abuse disorders.
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Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association – SAPAA
Homepage: http://www.sapaa.com/
The College on Problems of Drug Dependencies – CPDD
Homepage: http://www.cpdd.vcu.edu/
United Nations Office of National Drug Control Policy – UNODC
Homepage: http://www.unodc.org/
Help Lines for Employees
Al-Anon
Alateen
Homepage: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org
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The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who endeavor to lend encouragement and understanding to families of alcoholics through the practice of the Twelve Step Recovery Program. It is their belief that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Alateen is the organization’s program for young people whose lives have been affected by alcoholism in their families.
Alcoholics Anonymous – AA
Homepage: http://www.aa.org
Phone: (212) 870-3400Alcoholics Anonymous® is well known self-supporting fellowship of men and women who help each other recover from alcohol addiction and successfully achieve sobriety using the Twelve Step Recovery Program. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; nor is AA part of any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA groups are located in communities throughout the country. Look up “Alcoholics Anonymous” in a local telephone directory for a contact in your area.
American Council on Alcoholism – ACA-USA
Homepage: http://www.aca-usa.org
Phone: (800) 527-5344ACA is dedicated to educating the public about the effects of alcohol, alcoholism and alcohol abuse. Referrals are given to alcoholism treatment programs throughout the country and educational materials on alcohol abuse are provided.
Cocaine Anonymous – CA
Homepage: http://www.ca.org/
Phone: (310) 559-5833Cocaine Anonymous is a self-supporting fellowship of men and women dedicated to helping others stay free of cocaine and other drugs and alcohol using the Twelve Step Recovery Program. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances.
Cocaine Anonymous by Heritage Professional
Homepage: http://www.heritageprofessional.com/
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Employee Assistance Program – EAP
Substance Abuse Professionals – SAP
Homepage: http://www.eap-sap.com
Employee Assistance Program Services – EAP
Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace – IDFW
Homepage: https://www.drugfreeworkplacepa.org/
Phone: (703) 391-7222The IDFW is a national non-profit corporation that strives to preserve the rights of employers and employees in drug- and alcohol-abuse-prevention programs. It also serves to positively influence national policy in this area as well as offer resources on substance abuse detection, prevention, policy implementation, and employee education.
Marijuana Anonymous World Services – MA
Homepage: http://www.marijuana-anonymous.org/
Phone: (800) 766-6779Marijuana Anonymous is a self-supporting fellowship of men and women who use the principles of the Twelve Step Recovery Program founded by Alcoholics Anonymous to help others overcome addiction to marijuana. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using marijuana.
Nar-Anon
Homepage: http://www.nar-anon.org
Phone: (800) 477-6291Nar-Anon is a worldwide program whose members are relatives and friends who are concerned about the addiction or drug problem of another family member. Nar-Anon’s program of recovery is adapted from Narcotics Anonymous.
Narcotics Anonymous – NA
Homepage: http://www.na.org/
Narcotics Anonymous is an international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts with more than 43,900 weekly meetings in over 127 countries worldwide.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence – NCADD
Homepage: http://www.ncadd.org/
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The NCADD is a planning and oversight agency for public substance abuse treatment programs dedicated to fighting the stigma and the disease of alcoholism and other drug addictions. It provides written educational and informational materials on alcohol and drug abuse as well as providing 24-hour referrals to treatment and counseling programs.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism – NIAAA
Homepage: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
Phone: (301) 443-3860NIAAA provides leadership in the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems and conducts and supports research in many scientific areas such as: genetics, neuroscience, epidemiology, health risks and benefits of alcohol consumption, and alcohol prevention, and treatment. It collaborates with institutions, organizations, agencies and related alcohol abuse programs. It is also charged with translating and disseminating research findings to researchers, health care providers, policymakers and the public.
National Intervention Network – NIN
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NIN provides 24/7 phone services that include information and referral for alcohol, tobacco, and other drug problems and special services designed for women (ask for Woman to Woman); staffed by professional counselors.
Rosecrance Treatment Center
Homepage: http://www.rosecrance.org/
Phone: (815) 391-1000Rosecrance is a not-for-profit substance abuse treatment center that focuses on helping people and their families rebuild their lives. They provide quality, evidence-based addiction counseling as well as a full range of substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment. They offer a 24-hour help and referral hotline for alcohol and drug problems.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline and Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
Homepage: http://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
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