DOT Physical Argentine, MI
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Argentine, MI and throughout the local area.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that all drivers holding a CDL license must have a DOT physical, complete a medical examination report and successfully complete all requirements of the DOT physical to be issued a CDL medical card, the card is valid for 24 months and must be renewed every 2 years with a physical.
Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides DOT and non DOT physicals Argentine, MI at most drug testing centers and our affiliated medical facilities. All DOT physicals are administered by an examiner trained and certified by FMCSA. Testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.
To Schedule Your DOT Physical or DOT Drug Test at a local testing center call - (800)221-4291 or Schedule your DOT physical or DOT drug test now by clicking the schedule now button below.
3220 W SILVER LAKE RD 5.0 miles
FENTON, MI 48430
2377 S LINDEN RD 6.1 miles
FLINT, MI 48532
2265 S LINDEN RD STE A 6.1 miles
FLINT, MI 48532
11166 HIGHLAND RD 11.7 miles
HARTLAND, MI 48353
11554 HIGHLAND RD 11.8 miles
HARTLAND, MI 48353
3434 REGENCY DRIVE, SUITE B 12.4 miles
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
8401 HOLLY RD 13.0 miles
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
620 BYRON RD 13.3 miles
HOWELL, MI 48843
12751 S SAGINAW ST STE 701 13.5 miles
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
6011 Porter Rd, 13.6 miles
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
2313 E HILL RD 13.7 miles
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
1255 E GRAND RIVER AVE 13.7 miles
HOWELL, MI 48843
4185 E GRAND RIVER AVE 13.7 miles
HOWELL, MI 48843
190 S HIGHLANDER WAY 13.8 miles
HOWELL, MI 48843
200 S HIGHLANDER WAY 13.8 miles
HOWELL, MI 48843
12821 S. SAGINAW ST, STE D13 13.9 miles
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
5494 S Dort Hwy 14.3 miles
Flint, MI 48507
2284 S BALLENGER HWY STE 2 14.8 miles
FLINT, MI 48503
1515 W ATHERTON RD 15.2 miles
FLINT, MI 48507
2300 GENOA BUSINESS PARK DR STE 120 15.4 miles
BRIGHTON, MI 48114
2305 GENOA BUSINESS PARK DR STE 170 15.4 miles
BRIGHTON, MI 48114
7960 GRAND RIVER RD STE 100 15.5 miles
BRIGHTON, MI 48114
1360 S MILFORD RD 15.5 miles
HIGHLAND, MI 48357
5080 Villa Linde Parkway, Suite 3 15.8 miles
Flint, MI 48532
401 S BALLENGER HWY 16.3 miles
FLINT, MI 48532
1397 S Linden Rd, Suite E 16.7 miles
Flint, MI 48532
3021 S DORT HWY STE A 16.8 miles
FLINT, MI 48507
G1071 N Ballenger Hwy, Suite 101 17.1 miles
Flint, MI 48504
649 S SAGINAW ST 17.1 miles
FLINT, MI 48502
1 Hurley Plaza 17.2 miles
Flint, MI 48503
8580 W GRAND RIVER AVE 17.3 miles
BRIGHTON, MI 48116
1459 S CENTER RD 18.3 miles
BURTON, MI 48509
4067 East Court St, Suite 4 18.7 miles
Burton, MI 48509
1460 N CENTER RD 19.3 miles
BURTON, MI 48509
1021 KARL GREIMEL DR 19.8 miles
BRIGHTON, MI 48116
2253 HAMPTON ST 20.2 miles
WHITE LAKE, MI 48386
239 N STATE RD 20.6 miles
OWOSSO, MI 48867
5825 Ortonville Rd, Suite 202 21.4 miles
Clarkston, MI 48346
30488 MILFORD RD 21.9 miles
NEW HUDSON, MI 48165
216 E COMSTOCK ST 22.3 miles
OWOSSO, MI 48867
1097 S State Rd, Unit 2 22.4 miles
Davison, MI 48423
6620 Highland Rd, Suite 200 22.7 miles
Waterford, MI 48327
826 W KING ST 23.2 miles
OWOSSO, MI 48867
6310 SASHABAW RD STE D 23.2 miles
CLARKSTON, MI 48346
100 HEALTH PARK DR 23.4 miles
OWOSSO, MI 48867
5800 Highland Rd 23.5 miles
Waterford, MI 48327
29600 S WIXOM RD 23.5 miles
WIXOM, MI 48393
2455 Union Lake Rd, 23.5 miles
Commerce Township, MI 48382
11515 N Saginaw St, 23.6 miles
Mount Morris, MI 48458
22316 PONTIAC TRL 25.2 miles
SOUTH LYON, MI 48178
47601 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B230 THE OUTPATIENT CENTER 26.9 miles
NOVI, MI 48374
4272 W Vienna Rd 27.0 miles
Clio, MI 48420
1265 West Huron Street, Suite 202 27.2 miles
Waterford, MI 48328
290 W WALTON BLVD 27.5 miles
PONTIAC, MI 48340
42875 GRAND RIVER AVE STE 101 28.3 miles
NOVI, MI 48375
42020 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B 28.5 miles
NOVI, MI 48375
461 W HURON ST 28.5 miles
PONTIAC, MI 48341
385 N LAPEER RD 28.5 miles
OXFORD, MI 48371
318 N LAPEER RD 28.6 miles
OXFORD, MI 48371
898 JOSLYN AVE GM PONTIAC POWERTRAIN TRAILER 28.7 miles
PONTIAC, MI 48340
31 OAKLAND AVE 29.0 miles
PONTIAC, MI 48342
33200 W 14 MILE RD, STE 170 29.2 miles
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322
40015 Grand River Road, Suite 115 29.5 miles
Novi, MI 48375
7125 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 100 29.7 miles
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322
1375 S LAPEER RD 29.7 miles
LAKE ORION, MI 48360
1424 S Lapeer Rd, 29.8 miles
Lake Orion, MI 48360
39555 W 10 Mile Rd Ste 301 29.8 miles
Novi, MI 48375
3273 Davison Rd, Suite 6 29.9 miles
Lapeer, MI 48446
1881 W Grand River Ave 30.2 miles
Okemos, MI 48864
1915 N PERRY ST 30.4 miles
PONTIAC, MI 48340
944 BALDWIN RD STE D 30.8 miles
LAPEER, MI 48446
28595 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 103 30.8 miles
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334
43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 106 31.2 miles
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
21800 HAGGERTY RD 31.5 miles
NORTHVILLE, MI 48167
3252 UNIVERSITY DR STE 130 31.8 miles
AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326
1254 N MAIN ST 31.9 miles
LAPEER, MI 48446
1375 N MAIN ST 31.9 miles
LAPEER, MI 48446
2191 S BLVD 32.0 miles
AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326
2900 HANNAH BLVD 32.0 miles
EAST LANSING, MI 48823
237 Davis Lake Rd, 32.5 miles
Lapeer, MI 48446
32620 GRAND RIVER AVE 32.6 miles
FARMINGTON, MI 48336
37595 7 MILE RD 32.8 miles
LIVONIA, MI 48152
1794 N Lapeer Rd Ste D 33.1 miles
Lapeer, MI 48446
26400 W 12 Mile Rd, Suite 117 33.2 miles
Southfield, MI 48034
PO BOX 511 34.6 miles
CHELSEA, MI 48118
775 S MAIN ST PO BOX 490 34.6 miles
CHELSEA, MI 48118
1100 S CEDAR ST 34.8 miles
MASON, MI 48854
2820 CROOKS RD Ste 400 35.0 miles
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48309
1778 HOLLOWAY DR STE A 35.3 miles
HOLT, MI 48842
455 S Livernois Rd, Suite A-14 35.3 miles
Rochester, MI 48307
1322 E MICHIGAN AVE STE101 35.4 miles
LANSING, MI 48912
1101 W UNIVERSITY DR 35.5 miles
ROCHESTER, MI 48307
1115 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 101 36.2 miles
LANSING, MI 48912
12970 S US HIGHWAY 27 36.2 miles
DEWITT, MI 48820
1785 W STADIUM BLVD 36.2 miles
ANN ARBOR, MI 48103
2720 Alpha Access St Ste C 36.3 miles
Lansing, MI 48910
1310 TURNER ST 36.6 miles
LANSING, MI 48906
1000 E STADIUM BLVD 36.8 miles
ANN ARBOR, MI 48104
1107 E MILLER RD 36.8 miles
LANSING, MI 48911
745 BARCLAY CIR STE 340 36.9 miles
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307
135 Barclay Circle, Suite 103 37.0 miles
Rochester, MI 48307
1701 S. BOULEVARD E, 150 37.0 miles
ROCHESTER, MI 48307
6810 S CEDAR ST STE 7 37.0 miles
LANSING, MI 48911
6910 S CEDAR ST 37.0 miles
LANSING, MI 48911
24901 NORTHWESTERN HWY STE 304 37.1 miles
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
34095 PLYMOUTH RD 37.1 miles
LIVONIA, MI 48150
1050 WILSHIRE DR STE 105 37.1 miles
TROY, MI 48084
11583 Farmington Rd, 37.3 miles
Livonia, MI 48150
32355 CAPITOL ST 37.4 miles
LIVONIA, MI 48150
1398 ROSS LN 37.4 miles
ROCHESTER, MI 48306
2008 HOGBACK RD STE 1 37.5 miles
ANN ARBOR, MI 48105
3280 WASHTENAW AVE 37.5 miles
ANN ARBOR, MI 48104
22341 W 8 Mile Rd 37.5 miles
Detroit, MI 48219
2050 N HAGGERTY RD STE 140 37.6 miles
CANTON, MI 48187
28196 SCHOOLCRAFT RD 38.1 miles
LIVONIA, MI 48150
3131 S STATE ST STE 100 38.1 miles
ANN ARBOR, MI 48108
26185 GREENFIELD RD 38.3 miles
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076
29531 PLYMOUTH RD 38.5 miles
LIVONIA, MI 48150
555 W 14 Mile Rd, Suite B1 38.6 miles
Clawson, MI 48017
8577 N WAYNE RD 38.8 miles
WESTLAND, MI 48185
627 E MAPLE RD STE 200 39.0 miles
TROY, MI 48083
2530 CROOKS RD STE 2 39.2 miles
ROYAL OAK, MI 48073
14671 TELEGRAPH RD 39.2 miles
REDFORD, MI 48239
1663 STEPHENSON HWY 39.3 miles
TROY, MI 48083
901 S OAKLAND ST 39.3 miles
SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879
805 S OAKLAND ST 39.3 miles
SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879
22255 GREENFIELD RD STE 422 39.4 miles
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
1224 W 14 MILE RD 39.7 miles
CLAWSON, MI 48017
108 W Walker St 39.7 miles
St Johns, MI 48879
20755 GREENFIELD RD STE 200 39.9 miles
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
44237 Michigan Avenue 39.9 miles
Canton, MI 48188
5180 DEQUINDRE RD 40.0 miles
UTICA, MI 48316
425 PARK AVE 40.3 miles
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
38815 Dequindre Rd, Suite 102 40.3 miles
Troy, MI 48083
80650 VAN DYKE RD 40.6 miles
BRUCE TWP, MI 48065
36250 DEQUINDRE RD STE 130 40.9 miles
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
555 Horace Brown Dr Ste 200 41.1 miles
Madison Heights, MI 48071
1010 N CAMPBELL RD STE 3 41.1 miles
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
740 N WAVERLY RD 41.3 miles
LANSING, MI 48917
6015 19 MILE RD 41.5 miles
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48314
641 W 9 MILE RD STE C 41.7 miles
FERNDALE, MI 48220
39333 Van Dyke 41.7 miles
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
13316 W MCNICHOLS RD 42.0 miles
DETROIT, MI 48235
739 E 12 MILE RD 42.0 miles
MADISON HTS, MI 48071
140 S INDUSTRIAL DR 42.5 miles
SALINE, MI 48176
40732 VAN DYKE AVE 42.8 miles
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
18984 LIVERNOIS AVE 42.9 miles
DETROIT, MI 48221
27351 DEQUINDRE RD 43.0 miles
MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071
51863 SCHOENHERR RD 43.1 miles
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48315
50505 SCHOENHERR RD STE 160 43.2 miles
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48315
29245 Ryan Rd Ste 200 43.4 miles
Warren, MI 48092
32500 VAN BORN RD 43.4 miles
WAYNE, MI 48184
1745 DACOSTA ST 43.5 miles
DEARBORN, MI 48128
45030 NORTHPOINTE BLVD 43.8 miles
UTICA, MI 48315
25070 Michigan Avenue, 43.9 miles
Dearborn, MI 48124
350 SAINT ANDREWS RD RM 241 44.2 miles
SAGINAW, MI 48638
23455 MICHIGAN AVE 44.3 miles
DEARBORN, MI 48124
1447 N HARRISON ST 44.6 miles
SAGINAW, MI 48602
31700 VAN DYKE AVE 44.6 miles
WARREN, MI 48093
10000 WAYNE RD STE 102 44.7 miles
ROMULUS, MI 48174
41005 E HURON RIVER DR 44.7 miles
BELLEVILLE, MI 48111
600 IRVING AVE 44.8 miles
SAGINAW, MI 48602
1770 23 Mile Road 45.3 miles
Macomb Township, MI 48044
43475 Dalcoma Dr, Suite 135 45.6 miles
Clinton Township, MI 48038
11301 METRO AIRPORT CENTER DR 45.6 miles
ROMULIS, MI 48174
11700 METRO AIRPORT CENTER DR STE 104 45.6 miles
ROMULUS, MI 48174
2062 N Center Rd, 45.7 miles
Saginaw, MI 48603
5570 STATE ST 45.8 miles
SAGINAW, MI 48603
26400 Van Dyke Ave, 45.8 miles
Center Line, MI 48015
25429 VAN DYKE AVE 46.0 miles
CENTER LINE, MI 48015
43900 GARFIELD RD STE 121 46.1 miles
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48038
11569 E 12 MILE RD 46.1 miles
WARREN, MI 48093
11615 HARTEL RD 46.3 miles
GRAND LEDGE, MI 48837
1325 N WEST AVE 46.7 miles
JACKSON, MI 49202
1500 S MAIN ST 46.7 miles
EATON RAPIDS, MI 48827
22605 VAN DYKE AVE 46.8 miles
WARREN, MI 48089
17500 FEDERAL DR STE 750 46.9 miles
ALLEN PARK, MI 48101
15717 15 MILE RD 47.0 miles
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48035
24095 CHAMPAIGN ST 47.0 miles
TAYLOR, MI 48180
22976 OUTER DR 47.1 miles
DEARBORN, MI 48124
3340 HOSPITAL RD 47.3 miles
SAGINAW, MI 48603
500 LANSING AVE 47.5 miles
JACKSON, MI 49201
26095 SCHOENHERR RD 47.7 miles
WARREN, MI 48089
4599 TOWNE CENTRE RD 47.7 miles
SAGINAW, MI 48604
4677 TOWNE CENTRE RD STE 201 47.8 miles
SAGINAW, MI 48604
300 W Washington Ave, 47.9 miles
Jackson, MI 49201
9100 BROMBACH ST 47.9 miles
HAMTRAMCK, MI 48212
3001 MILLER RD 48.5 miles
DEARBORN, MI 48120
7445 Allen Rd, Suite 150 48.5 miles
Allen Park, MI 48101
33089 GROESBECK HWY 48.7 miles
FRASER, MI 48026
12701 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104 49.1 miles
TAYLOR, MI 48180
2195 SPRING ARBOR RD 49.3 miles
JACKSON, MI 49203
4229 CASS AVE 49.4 miles
DETROIT, MI 48201
4201 SAINT ANTOINE ST 49.7 miles
DETROIT, MI 48201
31503 GRATIOT AVE 49.8 miles
ROSEVILLE, MI 48066
15000 GRATIOT AVE 49.8 miles
DETROIT, MI 48205
3022 DIX HWY 49.9 miles
LINCOLN PARK, MI 48146
DOT Physical Argentine, MI
Federal Law and DOT regulations state that any "covered employee" such as a CDL driver must possess a valid medical card demonstrating that they have successfully passed a DOT Physical examination and complied with all other requirements of DOT regulation part 40 to be eligible to drive.
Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. can schedule your DOT or non DOT physical examination at a location close to you, insure that all required documentation is completed and that you are issued a CDL medical card upon successfully passing the exam.
Recommended items to bring to your DOT physical:
- Eye glasses (bring prescription)
- List of medications
- Clearance letters or physician related documentation
Persons should also be prepared to discuss with the FMCSA certified examiner your health history including past or recent illnesses or other information related to your physical exam.
NON DOT Physicals/Examinations
Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. can also provide through our nationwide testing locations and affiliated medical facilities non DOT physicals for job fitness, return to duty and follow up.
To Schedule a DOT or Non DOT Physical Argentine, MI
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Argentine, MI
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Argentine, MI and throughout the local area which complies with all requirements of DOT 49 CFR Part 40. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available.
No appointment is necessary, but you must call and register for a DOT Drug Test Argentine, MI location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Argentine, MI location.
Scheduling a DOT Drug Test, alcohol or any testing service is simple and easy, Call (800)221-4291) or schedule online 24/7.
Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and the process to schedule a DOT drug test or DOT breath alcohol test is FAST AND EASY.
In addition to providing DOT drug testing Argentine, MI location and DOT breath alcohol testing Argentine, MI location, Accredited Drug Testing also has additional testing centers throughout the metropolitan area and other surrounding cities. When you need a DOT drug test or DOT breath alcohol test for pre-employment, random or post-accident, call our DOT drug testing Argentine, MI office at (800)221-4291.
On the road or on vacation, no worries, Accredited Drug Testing has over 5000 testing centers in all cities Nationwide and we can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!
Department of Transportation (DOT)
If you are DOT regulated company or an individual employed in a safety sensitive position, Accredited Drug Testing Inc offers certified DOT drug and alcohol testing and other DOT required services for FMCSA, FTA, FRA, PHMSA, USCG and FAA.
Accredited Drug Testing also provides a DOT random testing consortium, DOT drug policy for employers and DOT physicals.
Drug Free Workplace
Many States encourage employers to be a drug free workplace and several States provide a discount on workers compensation premiums, if the business owner is certified as a drug free workplace and the drug testing program complies with State law.
We Come To You! On-site/mobile drug testing is also available for employers when you need to save time and money, we provide on-site drug testing for construction sites, road side accidents, hospitals, schools or any on-site drug testing need.
Our DOT drug testing Argentine, MI centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be at times stressful. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation.
Our DOT drug testing Argentine, MI locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Argentine, MI centers and staff are committed to providing courteous, helpful and professional assistance.
In accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations if you or your business is regulated by one of the following agencies all "covered safety sensitive" employees (part or full time) must comply with all DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements. For specific requirements, click the appropriate agency in which you or your company is regulated by.
Please Note- If you are currently being audited/inspected or found to be in violation by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and you are calling for DOT drug testing or DOT breath alcohol testing, please advise the Accredited Drug Testing DOT Specialist when ordering DOT drug testing or DOT breath alcohol testing services.
To review DOT 49 CFR Part 40 - Click Here
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all covered employees take a pre-employment 5 panel drug test and have a negative result on file to hold a safety sensitive position.
All DOT regulated companies must have on file a copy of the pre-employment drug test for all covered employees. An applicant saying that they previously took a DOT pre-employment drug test but cannot produce a copy of the drug test result must take a pre-employment drug test before beginning employment in a DOT safety sensitive position.
The Accredited Drug Testing Inc DOT random drug testing program notifies covered employees by email and a phone call and provides the location of the closest testing center for the covered employee to go and take their drug and alcohol test.
Failing to take a random drug or alcohol test once selected can result in substantial fines and penalties by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides a DOT approved random selection Consortium for covered employees who are required to comply with DOT random testing requirements.
DOT Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all DOT regulated companies educate and train all supervisors in how to detect employees under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol.
Supervisors must complete and successfully pass a DOT approved supervisor training course.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides a DOT approved Supervisor Training Course which is web based and which will provide a Certificate of Completion at the conclusion of the course. The course is approximately 3 hours in length and maybe accessed at anytime.
DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that any regulated company with two or more employees holding safety sensitive positions covered by 49 CFR Part 40 must have a written DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy and all employees must be provided a copy of the policy. Companies must comply with all requirements listed in the DOT drug and alcohol policy.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc specializes in the development and implementation of a DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy - Call Accredited Drug Testing in Argentine, MI, (800)221-4291
DOT Additional Requirements/Information
The Department of Transportation only recognizes and authorizes a 5 panel urine drug test and a breath alcohol test for compliance with 49 CFR Part 40.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that a Federal Chain of Custody Form (5 Page CCF) be used with all drug screens and that all breath alcohol testing devices be approved by the DOT.
The staff of Accredited Drug Testing Inc are certified and trained in DOT drug specimen collections and DOT breath alcohol testing.
DOT Physicals
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that all drivers holding a CDL License must successfully pass a DOT physical to be issued a CDL Medical Card. The Medical Card is valid for 24months and must be renewed every 2 years with a new physical.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT physicals nationwide at most drug testing centers and our affiliated medical facilities. All DOT Physicals are administered by an examiner trained and certified by the FMCSA.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc is your "one stop shopping" for all DOT Physicals Argentine, MI and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Argentine, MI.
To schedule a DOT Physical Argentine, MI location or DOT Drug Test Argentine, MI location, Call (800)221-4291
Please be aware that testing locations do not accept any form of payment and require a test registration donor pass to administer a drug, alcohol, or any other type of test. You must call (800)221-4291 to register for a test or you may register online, no appointment is needed, but a test registration form is required.
Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Overview of DOT Physical Examinations
A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination is a health assessment mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. This examination ensures that each driver is capable and healthy enough to safely perform the demanding duties associated with operating a commercial vehicle. The primary goal is to enhance road safety by preventing accidents caused by physical health issues.
Who Needs a DOT Physical?
- Commercial Drivers: All commercial drivers who operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000 pounds must undergo this physical examination.
- Interstate Bus Drivers: Drivers who operate vehicles that carry more than 15 passengers, including the driver, interstate.
- Hazardous Material Transporters: Those who transport hazardous materials that require safety permits due to the quantity.
Components of a DOT Physical
The DOT physical covers various health checks to assess a driver’s physical and mental capabilities:
- Vision Test: Drivers must have at least 20/40 acuity in each eye with or without correction and a horizontal visual field of at least 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye.
- Hearing Test: Drivers must be able to hear a forced whisper from a distance of at least five feet with or without a hearing aid.
- Blood Pressure/Pulse Rate: Assesses cardiovascular health and the potential for hypertension.
- Urinalysis: Screens for underlying medical conditions like diabetes and kidney disorders.
- Physical Examination: Involves the examination of multiple systems in the body including neurological, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and psychiatric systems to ensure no impairment that could hinder driving ability.
Validity and Certification
Once a driver passes the DOT physical, they receive a DOT medical certificate which is typically valid for up to two years. However, if a condition is found that requires monitoring (such as hypertension), the medical certificate may be issued for a shorter period.
Preparing for a DOT Physical
Drivers should prepare for their DOT physical by:
- Gathering Health Information: Bring a list of current medications and information on any diagnosed conditions.
- Wearing Proper Attire: Wear loose clothing for the physical exam, and bring any necessary corrective lenses or hearing aids.
- Staying Informed: Be aware of how certain medical conditions might affect the ability to pass the physical.
A DOT physical is a crucial step for the safety of both the commercial driver and other road users. By ensuring medical fitness, these exams help maintain high safety standards in the transportation industry.
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Local Area Info: Argentina
Argentina (Spanish: [a?xen?tina]), officially the Argentine Republic[A] (Spanish: República Argentina), is a country located mostly in the southern half of South America. Sharing the bulk of the Southern Cone with Chile to the west, the country is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. With a mainland area of 2,780,400 km2 (1,073,500 sq mi),[B] Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world, the fourth largest in the Americas, and the largest Spanish-speaking nation. The sovereign state is subdivided into twenty-three provinces (Spanish: provincias, singular provincia) and one autonomous city (ciudad autónoma), Buenos Aires, which is the federal capital of the nation (Spanish: Capital Federal) as decided by Congress. The provinces and the capital have their own constitutions, but exist under a federal system. Argentina claims sovereignty over part of Antarctica, the Falkland Islands (Spanish: Islas Malvinas), and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
The earliest recorded human presence in modern-day Argentina dates back to the Paleolithic period. The Inca Empire expanded to the northwest of the country in Pre-Columbian times. The country has its roots in Spanish colonization of the region during the 16th century. Argentina rose as the successor state of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, a Spanish overseas viceroyalty founded in 1776. The declaration and fight for independence (1810–1818) was followed by an extended civil war that lasted until 1861, culminating in the country's reorganization as a federation of provinces with Buenos Aires as its capital city. The country thereafter enjoyed relative peace and stability, with several waves of European immigration radically reshaping its cultural and demographic outlook. The almost-unparalleled increase in prosperity led to Argentina becoming the seventh wealthiest nation in the world by the early 20th century.
Following the Great Depression in the 1930s, Argentina descended into political instability and economic decline that pushed it back into underdevelopment, though it remained among the fifteen richest countries for several decades. Following the death of President Juan Perón in 1974, his widow, Isabel Martínez de Perón, ascended to the presidency. She was overthrown in 1976 by a U.S.-backed coup which installed a right-wing military dictatorship. The military government persecuted and murdered numerous political critics, activists, and leftists in the Dirty War, a period of state terrorism that lasted until the election of Raúl Alfonsín as President in 1983. Several of the junta's leaders were later convicted of their crimes and sentenced to imprisonment.