Arrests and incidents linked to drug use, including accidental overdoses, continue to keep law enforcement officials busy throughout the United States as they fight what seems to be an uphill battle. The United States Sentencing Commission handled 80,035 cases during the 2013 fiscal year, and 22,215 of those cases involved drug trafficking. In January, the Read more »
Georgia Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
Some Georgia families may have medical marijuana as an option for treating children suffering from a specific medical condition, thanks to the passage of a bill allowing this limited use earlier this month. Georgia state senators approved the legislation with a 54-1 vote. The senate approval hinged on a promise from the chairman of the Read more »
How to Keep Drugs and Alcohol Out of the Workplace
Substance abuse takes many forms and alcohol and illegal drug use are increasingly being joined by prescription drug use as the most common in the workplace. Employers are acutely aware of the affects which include decreased productivity, reduced profit and poor employee morale which extends beyond the abuser and can lead to even more disruptive behavior. A common Read more »
What Drugs Are Included in a Drug Test?
A sad fact of being in business today is the possibility that your employees may be abusing drugs or alcohol. Employees with drug problems can cause employers a lot of grief, ranging from lower productivity and higher healthcare claims to workman’s comp issues and other kinds of legal hassles. Fortunately, through drug testing employers can Read more »
What Are the Standard Types of Drug Testing?
When it comes to drug testing, there are six standard types of tests utilized: urine, breath, blood, saliva, sweat, and hair. State laws dictate which manner of testing can be used, and testing varies greatly according to factors such as expense and federal requirements, but each test is designed to show presence or absence of Read more »
Where is Marijuana Legal?
The legalization of marijuana has become a popular topic in recent years as more states pass laws allowing it to be used for medical and/or recreational use. Given its relative safety compared to other restricted drugs, or even to cigarettes and alcohol, this shift may not necessarily be a surprising one. Nevertheless, because of the Read more »
Is Marijuana Safer than Cigarettes?
Some smokers hold the false belief that marijuana is safer than cigarettes. While marijuana is often referred to as being natural, it still contains several harmful chemicals. Here are some very important facts on the safety of smoking marijuana. The presence of tar Unlike cigarettes, cannabis does not contain any nicotine. However, this does not Read more »
How Long Does it Take to Get Drug Test Results?
Drug testing is conducted to discover any traces of drugs in an individual’s system by collecting and analyzing bodily specimens. If requested, specimens can be collected to verify the presence of alcohol as well. Collecting the specimen can take several minutes and results will be available within 72 hours. Instant drug tests are available and Read more »