The number of deaths by overdose involving fentanyl is on the rise. Using rapid fentanyl test strips to quickly determine that someone has drugs in their possession that contain the lethal drug is making a difference between life and death. Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid and it’s flooding into the United States in alarming Read more »
Can an Infrequent Smoker Pass a Marijuana Hair Test?
If you’re looking at a drug test in the near future and popped in here hoping to confirm something you read online saying you’ve got nothing to worry about—you’re about to be disappointed. Because the answer is no. You aren’t going to pass a marijuana hair test if you’ve smoked, eaten, or otherwise ingested pot Read more »
Are Drug Habits Changing in America?
On June 17, 1971, President Richard Nixon declared that the United States was launching a war on drugs. To date, America has spent over a trillion dollars enforcing the drug policies put in place over the past half a century. Have America’s drug habits changed for the better overall? The war on drugs campaign has Read more »
What is a Positive Dilute Drug Test Result?
When receiving a positive dilute drug test result, it doesn’t only mean the specimen was diluted. The test indicates two things. Someone tested positive for drugs. They more than likely tried to hide it. When a drug test result indicates a negative dilute, it can still be cause for concern. Diluted specimens The laboratory can Read more »
What Does a Faint Line on a Drug Test Mean?
Home drug-test kits are commonly sold online and in stores. Parents purchase them to drop a test on a child when they suspect drug use. Some small businesses use them instead of incurring the expense of laboratory testing. If an employee tests positive—and it’s documented in the company’s drug-free policy—a drug test must be submitted Read more »
DOT CCF Change Soon Takes Effect
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has revised the Custody and Control Form used for DOT drug testing. The new DOT CCF forms are already available for use but the official start date is August 30, 2021. Custody and Control Forms are a required component of the DOT drug test. The new DOT CCF forms are Read more »