Alcohol & Drug Testing Information & Advice / Helpful Drug Testing Links
From new legislation and court decisions to new products. Drug testing continues to be an ever-changing field. Links to help keep you informed of its latest developments. We have assembled following useful online resources.
Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace
This site offers publications, surveys and membership information. The National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance (NDWA) is a division of Drug Free America Foundation, Inc. (DFAF), an international drug prevention and policy organization dedicated to prevention of substance abuse around the world.
Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA)
Provides news and information of interest to those involved in the drug testing industry.
The Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) was founded in 1995 and has grown to represent over 1500 member companies, and expanded its scope. DATIA now represents the entire spectrum of drug and alcohol service providers including collection sites, laboratories, consortiums/TPAs, MROs, and testing equipment manufacturers.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Contains any and all information related to drug abuse and prevention. Our mission is to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health.
Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Government agency providing information on drug testing and drug abuse. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association
An organization composed of drug-testing professional and companies. Contains news on latest developments as well as membership information. Establishing, promoting, and communicating the highest standards of quality and integrity in the substance abuse testing and prevention industry through education, training, and the exchange of ideas.
U.S. Department of Labor
A resource of regulations and statistical data on drug abuse and employment. Be sure to check out their Substance Abuse Information Database which contains a wealth of information related to workplace substance abuse issues. To foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.
Drug Watch International
A link to a position paper by this international organization working towards creating “healthy drug-free cultures.” Drug Watch International is a volunteer non-profit drug information network and organization that promotes the creation of healthy drug-free cultures in the world and opposes the legalization of drugs prohibited by national and international laws. The organization upholds a comprehensive approach to drug issues involving prevention, education, intervention/treatment, and law enforcement/interdiction.
Street Drugs
Resource for tracing and education on Drugs of abuse. Photographs and information. Publishers Group provides drug education to a multitude of different businesses. We have empowered thousands of our customers to start and continue drug education with our products. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Publishers Group is a privately held company and have been the leading supplier of drug education in the United States.
Treatment Facility Locator
This searchable directory of drug and alcohol treatment programs shows the location of facilities around the country that treat alcoholism, alcohol abuse and drug abuse problems.
- The Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator is an online source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance use/addiction and/or mental health problems.
Office of National Drug Control Policy
The UN Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention web site provides information on drug control and crime prevention. For two decades, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has been helping make the world safer from drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism. We are committed to achieving health, security and justice for all by tackling these threats and promoting peace and sustainable well-being as deterrents to them.
