It’s no secret that drug use has been on the rise since 2020 came screeching to a halt in March of this year due to the pandemic. Illicit drug use may spring to mind when the topic comes up but prescriptions for anxiety medications–like benzodiazepine for instance–are being filled in droves. In fact, an Express Read more »
Positive Drug Tests Reach 16 Year High
Positive drug tests are on the rise. If you doubt that drugs in the workplace remain a problem nationwide, you’re about to get an eye-opener. Quest Diagnostics released its annual report on August 25th. It shows that positive drug tests in the combined United States workforce climbed to its highest level since 2003. The numbers are Read more »
The Dangers of Designer Drugs
Designer drugs chemically resemble controlled or illegal substances. Manufacturers alter the ingredients but still obtain the desired effect of the drug that they’re imitating. They achieve it by changing up the chemical formula or composition so that existing drug regulations don’t apply to them. Drug users may think it’s trendy to use the latest designer Read more »
FMCSA Clearinghouse Violations: Marijuana Tops the List
On June 10, 2020, the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration) released the first Clearinghouse violations report. The five-page report details the findings of data gathered between January 1 and June 1 of this year. The report provides useful information for the trucking industry. It tracks drug and alcohol violations incurred by safety-sensitive drivers nationwide. Read more »
Overdose Deaths—Grim Side-Effect of COVID-19
All you have to do is search “overdose deaths” and “COVID-19” and you’ll discover the grave news. People are suffering stress and anxiety during this pandemic and they’re turning to drugs to cope. That’s horrifying news, especially, when you consider the fact that the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics recently released a report showing Read more »
What Happens After a Positive Drug Test?
No employer looks forward to hearing that an employee had a positive drug test. Of course, the employee never wanted to hear that news either. No matter which side you find yourself on, company drug testing policies determine what happens next. Employers who want to provide the safest work environment possible establish a drug-free or Read more »