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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

With the rapidly changing marijuana laws in states all over the country, marijuana is set for an explosion that is like nothing else that has come before. With the acceptance of this substance throughout society, more people than ever before will come in contact with it. Many of them may be unprepared for the effects Read more »

Most people would define “overdosing” on a drug as being a lethal condition. In that case, there is no possible known lethal overdose for marijuana. Marijuana is almost uniquely benign among drugs for this reason, as even caffeine and aspirin have lethal dose limits. But as far as the chemical THC itself, there apparently is Read more »

The decriminalization of marijuana in states across the country has been a monumental step, allowing many people to indulge in the use of the substance for recreational use. While many have celebrated this development, others have questioned the effects of marijuana use. The question of whether you can become addicted to marijuana is one that Read more »

Many employers require potential candidates to successfully complete a background verification and drug screening process before they formally extend an employment offer. This preliminary research is helpful for employers who want to ensure they are choosing the best candidates for a specific role. Having these results beforehand also helps companies avoid avoid potential liability issues Read more »