If you don’t include a random drug test in your drug-free program, you might consider it after you hear this news! A whopping 40% of illicit drug users in the United States say that when a company drug tests, they aren’t likely to apply. That’s nearly half! Even so, that leaves a lot of people Read more »
What Drugs Do Employers Test For?
The majority of people in the workforce decided to live a drug-free life. That’s a wise choice for many reasons, one being that using drugs—even occasionally—isn’t worth risking their jobs. However, employers use drug testing to weed out the minority of employees who didn’t make such a wise choice. It can nip any problems in Read more »
Diddy Did Drugs—Designer Drugs Like Pink Cocaine
When Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ was arrested in New York City last month, he allegedly had the designer drug, pink cocaine, in his possession. Also known as tusi, this pink synthetic drug cocktail was created by mixing cheaper substances, such as ketamine, MDMA, caffeine, synthetic opioids, and “psychoactive substances.” Rarely, is cocaine even found to exist Read more »
DOT Proposes Drug Testing Changes
The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today that it proposes to amend its regulations for conducting workplace drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive employees. The changes will allow, but not require, electronic signatures on documents that pertain to drug and alcohol testing. It would also allow employers to submit electronic versions of forms, as well Read more »
Natural Pain Relievers Aren’t Addictive
It’s no secret that pain relievers, such as oxycontin and other opioids, are addictive. Some of these powerful pain relievers can even cause patients to form an addiction before finishing their first prescription. When that happens, they may take too much of the medication putting them at increased risk of experiencing side effects—or worse, an Read more »
How Would Florida Employers Deal with Legalization?
If you are trying to discern whether or not Floridians will legalize marijuana in November, it depends on which poll you look to for information. For instance, the latest poll from Florida Atlantic University found that the number of those in support falls short of 60% of the voters—the predetermined number required to pass. On Read more »
Is It Wise to Focus on a Psychedelic Frontier?
Back in the 1950s and ’60s, physicians prescribed psychedelic drugs to treat anxiety, depression, alcohol dependence, and anxiety in terminal illness patients. Additionally, there was a lot of research underway into using psychedelic drugs for other medical conditions. Advocates for these drugs say that research was halted prematurely due to President Richard Nixon’s “War on Read more »
Overdose Deaths Dropped Sharply Across the Nation
After an unprecedented rise in drug overdose deaths throughout the pandemic—topping out at a 46% increase between 2019 and 2021—the U.S. celebrated when the number dropped by 3% during 2023. Have you heard that as of April 2024, the numbers dropped even further? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that according to the latest Read more »