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In reply to the discussion: According to our doctor, there is a new law related to Obamacare - they must drug-test you [View all]Holly_Hobby
(3,033 posts)But it's a policy, not a law...
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Expand and Evaluate Screening for Substance Use in All Healthcare Settings [HHS/SAMHSA,
NIDA, NIAAA, HRSA, IHS, VA, DOD]
Screening for substance use should become more broadly implemented in the healthcare system. , awareness of the drugs and alcohol a patient is consuming can alert the physician to the risks of adverse medication interactions. It also conveys the
important message to all Americans that consideration of substance use should be a standard part of
looking after ones health. SAMHSA will work with accreditation agencies (e.g., The Joint Commission)
to increase the number of healthcare facilities that screen for substance use and support training of
healthcare providers on how to conduct screenings quickly and effectively. Federal agencies that
support or operate healthcare systems (HRSA, IHS, VA, and DOD) will continue to expand screening
efforts.
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http://stash.norml.org/obama-drug-policy-calls-for-more-drug-testing-in-healthcare