White House Releases New Drug Prevention Ad Recently, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), in partnership with the Ad Council and Truth Initiative, rolled out the second phase of the Administration's "The Truth About Opioids" drug prevention ads, targeted at young adults aged 18-24. The newly released ad, titled "Treatment Box," brings Americans face-to-face with opioid addiction. The ad captures 26-year-old Rebekkah's real experience as she undergoes evidence-based treatment for opioid addiction. To read more about the release and "The Truth About Opioids" campaign's web site clink on https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/white-house-releases-new-drug-prevention-ad/
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White House Releases New Drug Prevention Ad
DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: October 27, 2018
DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, to be held on Saturday October 27th, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. The Take Back Day provides an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths. This is a great opportunity for those who missed previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to dispose of those medications easily and safely. For more information, including a Collection Site Locator, public service announcements, resources and treatment information, please visit DEA's website https://takebackday.dea.gov/.
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Reminder Notice: The Revised Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF)
Reminder Notice: The Revised Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) The 'old' CCF expires on June 30, 2018. To learn more about what this means for DOT drug testing, please visit our web page: https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/Reminder_Notice_CCF_May_2018.
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: April 28, 2018
DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, to be held on Saturday April 28th, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. The Take Back Day provides an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths. This is a great opportunity for those who missed previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to dispose of those medications easily and safely. For more information, including a Collection Site Locator, public service announcements, resources and treatment information, please visit DEA's website https://takebackday.dea.gov/.
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DOT Final Rule – 5 Panel Notice
On November 13, 2017, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule that was effective January 1, 2018. Here is a notice for collectors, laboratories, Medical Review Officers, and regulated employers regarding the opioids final rule https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/DOT_5_Panel_Notice_2018.
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