One effective method of determining if the employees or job applicants are abusing alcohol and substances is through drug testing at the workplace. Through drug testing, you can tell if a person used alcohol, prescription drug or illicit drugs recently. In the US, urine drug testing remains the most common method of drug testing. Employees are Read more »
Atlanta Drug Testing Articles
DOT’s Updated Opioid Drug Testing
A rule that was published on November 13th saw the United States Department of Transportation expanding its drug testing panel to incorporate oxymorphone, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and hydromorphone, which are classified as the highly abused synthetic opioids by the agency, for DOT-regulated employers. The press release from the agency noted this as an effort to fight Read more »
How Drug Testing Creates Safer Workplaces
Workplace drug use is on the rise throughout the U.S., with some estimates indicating 70 percent of the 14 million Americans who engage in drug use are gainfully employed. While low unemployment is usually good news, when it comes to on-the-job drug use, the potential personnel problems and legal liabilities stemming from hiring a drug abuser can Read more »
How Does Post-Accident Drug Testing Work?
Post-accident drug testing, also known as for cause drug testing, is conducted when an accident occurs in the workplace or on-site that are not caused by mechanical failure, vandalism, or an act of God/natural disaster. The test is meant to determine the presence or absence of controlled substances or illicit drug in the body of Read more »
How Does Random Drug Testing Work?
From college athletics to the transportation industry, random drug tests have become a fact of life in Atlanta. While drug use has dropped for various reasons over the past decade, employers and educators still see a need to have random drug testing programs in place. In some industries, like transportation and manufacturing, lives depend on Read more »
Oral Swab vs. Urinalysis
In the interests of increased productivity, and reduced absenteeism, personnel turnover, and worker compensation claims, an increasing number of companies have come to rely upon employee drug testing—especially in light of recent marijuana legalization. Employers not mandated to follow DOT guidelines have several choices for maintaining a drug free workplace, including oral fluid or urine testing. Read more »
5 Ways Potheads Tried to Cheat Drug Tests
Not all jobs require drug testing, but it’s safe to say that the majority of them do. If you’re looking for a job in Atlanta, it’s definitely a good idea to abstain from any illicit substance. This is what most normal, responsible people do, even if they’re fond of cannabis or other drugs. After all, 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 »