Receiving a positive dilute drug test result indicates two things. Someone tested positive for drugs. Just as importantly to employers, though, they more than likely tried to hide it. The employee is usually terminated immediately due to drug use. On the other hand, a negative dilute result is still a cause for concern. Even though Read more »
Are THC Drinks Even Legal?
THC-infused drinks are popping up in liquor stores, grocery stores, and quick stops across the nation. The brands are packaged in colorful cans and sport trendy names, such as Cann, Cycling Frog, and Wynk, to name a few. Both marketing tactics are intended to be eye-catching and, hopefully—from the manufacturers’ viewpoint—irresistible to curious consumers. They’re Read more »
Oregon Recriminalized Drug Possession with Good Measure
In 2020, Oregon citizens passed Measure 110 becoming the first state to decriminalize drugs—hard drugs, such as methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl—removing penalties for possession of small amounts. Instead, users were served with a $100 ticket and sent on their way. The focus of the state became reducing the harm that drugs cause to those Read more »
When an Employee Fights a Failed DOT Drug Test
The Department of Transportation (DOT) doesn’t sway from demanding compliance from employers who hire a safety-sensitive workforce. There are many rules and regulations to adhere to if employers want to remain in compliance. The DOT drug test was incorporated into the mandates to ensure that drivers aren’t impaired while on the road. Its design, of Read more »
Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family to Payout 7.4B in Opioid Settlement
News broke last week that Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, have been ordered to pay 7.4B to families whose loved ones died due to an oxy overdose. States sought damages in the lawsuit as well. Has your life been affected in some way by the opioid crisis? It seems it surely must be the Read more »
You Realize THC Drinks Cause Positive Drug Tests, Right?
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the component found in marijuana that affects the brain. It causes the euphoric effects that the drug is known to possess. As the evolution of the cannabis industry continues due to legalization, new products keep emerging catering to those eager to partake of the drug. THC drinks are the latest craze and Read more »
Poppy Seeds and Positive Drug Tests
Manufacturers use the opiate extract from poppies to produce drugs, such as morphine, codeine, and heroin. But have you ever had someone tell you not to eat any foods containing poppy seeds before a drug test because you could test positive for morphine? The warning has been going around for decades. Is it true? Several Read more »
Is Treating PTSD with Psychedelics Wise?
Therapists are experimenting with using psychedelic drugs, such as MDMA, ketamine, and psilocybin, to treat patients suffering from PTSD, otherwise known as post-traumatic stress disorder. The patient undergoes the supervised treatment in a controlled setting and some believe the results thus far seem promising. PTSD is an anxiety disorder that presents itself after someone experiences Read more »