As people across the U.S. and the rest of the world contend with coronavirus, the National Institute of Health (NIH) reminds us that populations with substance use disorders (SUDs) could be hit particularly hard. Because it attacks the lungs, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 could be an especially serious threat to those who smoke marijuana […]

DOT Notice on CBD DOT OFFICE OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY AND COMPLIANCE NOTICE The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. L. 115-334, (Farm Bill) removed hemp from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. Under the Farm Bill, hemp-derived products containing a concentration of up to 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are not controlled […]

At Risk Drinking – How Much is Too Much?  How much alcohol is too much? It could mean drinking too much at one time, drinking too often, or both. It’s important to be aware of how much you are drinking, whether your drinking pattern is risky, the harm that some drinking patterns can cause, and […]

We are in need of flight attendant mentors in recovery Greetings Everyone! My name is Stephanie Ursino and I am your AFA LEC 16 EAP Chair. For those of you who are not familiar with EAP we are a peer to peer support program with the union. I have been a Seattle based flight attendant […]