The term “gateway drug” usually refers to an illegal drug thought of as less harmless which leads to a greater variety and more powerful classes of illegal substance abuse. One of the shocking trends showing itself in statistics today is one that reveals a culprit that is, surprisingly, perfectly legal, though not in the way Read more »
5 Ways to Reduce Employee Turnover
Employee turnover can have a tremendous impact on the workplace. It wastes time, reduces productivity, and drains capital—the lifeblood of any business. While there is no way to eliminate employee turnover completely, there are several proven methods to reduce it, saving you time and money, and increasing productivity in the process. Hire with longevity in mind It’s Read more »
How to Screen for the Best Employees When Hiring
The phrase “you’re only as good as your worst employee” should not be taken lightly. While the majority of your workforce may constitute high quality, hardworking employees, one or two bad apples can have a detrimental effect on the success and progress of the whole bunch. Another phrase, “enthusiasm is contagious”, is also true. Employees Read more »
How Does Marijuana Urinalysis Work?
Even though marijuana is legal for medical and/or recreational use in several states, a lot of employers still drug test for it. Now before you climb on your high horse, it has to be said: Those tests and any consequences handed out for positive results of same are legal, no matter what your state says about Read more »
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Cocaine King, Pablo Escobar
One of the world’s most infamous criminals was cocaine kingpin, Pablo Escobar. Between his rise to power in the early 1980s until he was killed by Colombian police in late 1993, Escobar ruled the Medellin Cartel with an iron fist, terrifying people into submission while he ruined their lives and took their money. Here are Read more »
Is Marijuana Harmless?
On April 14, 2015, Richard Kirk, 48, of Colorado decided to eat some Karma Kandy Orange Ginger, candy infused with marijuana. Soon after, he began hallucinating and acting erratically. His wife,Kristine, called 911 at 9:31 PM, about 30 minutes after Richard began behaving strangely. She described her husband climbing in and out of their son’s bedroom window cutting Read more »
Which Drugs Does a DOT Drug Test Look For?
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires drug screening for commercial drivers, rail, aviation, and US Coast Guard employees, to help improve publish safety. The DOT has a zero tolerance policy, and tests for five specific drugs. Amphetamines Amphetamines include illegal drugs such as methamphetamine and prescription medications such as Ritalin and Adderall. These stimulants affect the central nervous Read more »
Which of These Common Workplace Drugs Can You Identify?
Employers dedicated to maintaining a drug-free workplace can conduct employee drug testing upon reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, although careful documentation of evidence supporting your suspicions is critical. But are you familiar with common workplace drugs, and can you identify possible signs of abuse? Check your knowledge below. Opiate painkillers Opiate, or narcotic, painkillers are Read more »