The direct answer to the question, “Does coffee dilute urine for a drug test?” is yes. Coffee isn’t the only culprit though. Consuming a mass quantity of any liquid before a drug test dilutes the urine. It’s never wise for a drug-using employee to try and mask drug use by consuming large quantities of water Read more »
ODAPC Releases DOT Oral Fluid Collectors Guidelines
On January 15, 2025, the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC) released the “DOT Oral Fluid Specimen Collection Procedures Guidelines.” The Department of Transportation (DOT) published its final rule on May 2, 2023, authorizing employers to use oral fluid testing as an alternative to the urine drug test. The ODAPC provided the Read more »
Be Here for the New Year
People celebrate the New Year like there’s no tomorrow. Sadly, for some party-goers out to have a night like no other, that rings true. According to an article published by Psychology Today, adults consume twice as much alcohol during New Year’s Eve than they normally do. This greatly increases the risk of car accidents and Read more »
Alternative Routes to Prevent Opioid Addiction
The opioid crisis is ongoing, moreover, fentanyl is being found to varying degrees in every type of confiscated drug, which makes the situation more deadly than ever. Just tiny amounts, likened to a few grains of salt, of this highly addictive synthetic opioid is enough to kill someone. Drug cartels have no qualms about that, Read more »
Marijuana Measures Didn’t Make It
Florida, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota put legalizing marijuana to a vote on November 5th. Almost half the country has legalized marijuana for either recreational or medical use so many assumed the measures would easily pass in all four states. As it turns out, there was only one. Nebraska voted yes, but— Nebraska had Read more »
Can You Eat Before a Drug Test?
If someone is scheduled to take their first drug test, it can be nerve-wracking—even if they don’t use drugs. There are lots of myths floating around online that may or may not be true. Doing something that could cause a false positive result after finally landing the interview of a lifetime would be devastating. However, Read more »
What is POCT in the Drug Testing Industry?
A POCT, or point of collection test, is an instant or rapid drug or alcohol test. POCT drug testing is completed using a portable urine or oral fluid device. The tests are normally administered on-site or in the field. However, some employers are more comfortable having the test administered and interpreted by a trained drug Read more »
Drug Use More Prevalent Among Younger Age Groups
American Addiction Centers recently posted an article on its website breaking down the differences among them as far as alcohol, drug use, and addiction are concerned among the Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Our title gives away the findings regarding who uses the most drugs and the answer shouldn’t surprise us. After Read more »