Hair follicle drug testing is being advocated as an alternative to urinalysis for DOT drug testing because it offers an extended detection window. One of the largest and most vocal is The Trucking Alliance, which is made up of seven companies: Dupre Logistics, Knight-Swift, J.B. Hunt, Cargo Transporters, Maverick USA, U.S Xpress and KLLM Transport. Read more »
How Long Does Percocet Stay in Your System?
Doctors prescribe Percocet short-term to manage post-surgery pain and less frequently to treat chronic pain. The combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen work well. The acetaminophen enhances the oxycodone providing more relief for patients. Depending on the type of drug test administered, detection in your system is possible for a few hours up to 90 days. Read more »
Has Legalized Marijuana Made Roads Less Safe?
The legalization of marijuana in the United States seems to have picked up speed in recent years. It’s now legal in eight states and the District of Columbia. More states have referendums around legalizing marijuana on the ballot in upcoming statewide elections. Arrests of drivers with marijuana in their system increased from 8.6 to 12.6 Read more »
What is a DOT Chain of Custody Form?
Chain of custody documentation is used to indicate the integrity of the path a drug testing specimen takes. They identify every person who has had their hands on the specimen, from the collector to the lab technician who conducts the tests on the specimen, and all points in between. Even the people who prepare and Read more »
9 US States with the Highest Drug Use
It is no secret that alcohol and drug use can create an extensive, expensive problem in the workplace, resulting in absenteeism, fatality, injury, lost productivity, low workplace morale, and theft. Adding insult to injury, business owners must often pick up the additional costs associated with health care and workers’ comp. Specifically as it relates to drug use, Read more »
How Long Do Benzos Stay in your System?
Benzos, otherwise known as benzodiazepines, create a calming effect in the brain. Physicians normally prescribe them to treat things such as alcohol withdrawal, anxiety, insomnia, and panic disorders. Those that use the drug while at work risk testing positive on a drug test. The Controlled Substance Act lists benzodiazepines as a Schedule 4 drug. Whether Read more »
Blazed: Marijuana’s Damaging Impact on Business
While you may hear how numerous states rake money in hand-over-fist from revenue generated from legal marijuana sales, sometimes in the neighborhood of tens, or even hundreds of millions of dollars each year, you don’t need to smoke it to imagine how this has an adverse effect on safety. Just think of employees in public Read more »
How Tampa Employers are Adapting to Legal Marijuana
In 2017, the state of Florida joined the ranks of many other states that have legalized the use of medical marijuana. While some view this as a victory for those living with debilitating medical conditions and illnesses, it also creates confusion for employers who want to conduct drug testing in order to help ensure a Read more »