If you don’t know what flakka is, the fact that it’s known as the “cannibal” or “zombie” drug should give you some insight. This synthetic drug is known for causing superior strength and inducing extremely violent behavior—as in physically attacking someone out of nowhere and biting them in the face! In a study released in Read more »
Is Your Random Drug Test Truly Random?
If you don’t include a random drug test in your drug-free program, you might consider it after you hear this! A whopping 40% of illicit drug users in the United States say that when a company drug tests, they aren’t likely to apply. A lot of people can refrain from drug use long enough to Read more »
DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations
When the DOT inspector walks through the door, your office personnel most likely bend over backward to provide them with anything they request. Even though you know everything’s in order, you probably can’t help but wonder if they will find any violations. There’s no question that when you’re a part of the safety-sensitive industry, the Read more »
What Drugs Do Employers Test For?
Employers who want to provide a safe workplace drug test. It’s a great deterrent because many employees decide using drugs—even occasionally—isn’t worth risking their job. It’s a well-known fact that employees who use drugs increase their risk of being involved in an accident. They’re also absent more often. The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires employees Read more »
DOT Drug Testing Guidance Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak
On Monday, March 23rd, the DOT released compliance guidelines for DOT-regulated employers, employees, and service agents to follow during the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States. The transportation industry is playing a vital role in reducing the negative impact this disease placed on our nation. That said, the DOT realizes there is a need to Read more »
How COVID-19 Affects a Drug Test
Most of us shy away from someone who is exhibiting signs of illness in a public place—a nasty cough can certainly be an obvious sign. It makes perfect sense because no one wants to risk catching a virus. And in our quickly changing world, today that risk includes COVID-19. We recently had a case in Read more »