In July of 2018, a company in Oakland, California announced that a marijuana breathalyzer would soon be on the market. It’s been a long two years, but the wait is nearly over. The first units, set to be released before the end of this year, are already reserved. Not everyone who has signed up to Read more »
Teenagers Getting High on the Sly
Teenagers getting high while they party is a given because millions of teenagers around the world see “partying” as being a right of passage. Kids look forward to that wild, carefree time of life. That’s because the world tells them that’s the way it should be. It’s promoted by social media, movies, and books—it’s everywhere. Read more »
Autonomous Trucks—Who Takes the Drug Test?
Mentally prepare yourself now because believe it or not, it’s not going to be much longer before autonomous trucks are traveling the nation’s highways. We don’t want you to experience a moment of terror when you see a big rig headed toward you with no one behind the wheel. Google was the first to get Read more »
Ensure You’re Ready for an After-Hours Drug Test
Are you certain that the drug testing company that you work with is ready to assist you if an after-hours drug test is required? Drug testing companies should be proactive in identifying whether or not a client may need after-hours drug testing. Knowing a client’s operating procedures or regulatory requirements should be part of the Read more »
Democrats Push Marijuana Legalization at Federal Level
Despite the fact that a democratic president isn’t on board with totally removing marijuana from the controlled substances act, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to push the plan. He stated earlier this month that he’s calling for Democrats to press for marijuana legalization at the federal level. It was Schumer who first introduced Read more »
Sorting Out the DOT Consortium Option
The Department of Transportation (DOT) oversees the trucking industry by regulating the way it operates at every level. That said, if you own a trucking company, you know it’s important to hire safe drivers. And, if you’re an owner-operator it’s likely that you have an impeccable driving record. The DOT mandates that employers randomly drug Read more »
How Long Does Norco Stay in Your System?
Norco is the brand name for a well-known prescription pain medication that combines hydrocodone, a synthetic opioid, with acetaminophen. This medication can be detected on drug tests even after someone stops taking the drug. Exactly how long does Norco stay in your system? Synthetic opioids aren’t identified using a normal opiate test panel on a Read more »
Don’t Ignore Signs of Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcoholism and abuse, otherwise known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), destroy millions of lives each year. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines AUD as a “chronic relapsing brain disorder characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control use despite adverse social, occupational, or health hazards.” The alcohol-related statistics released for Read more »