All drugs are not created equal. While that is a seemingly obvious statement, the differences also extend to how long after the last use each drug is detectable by modern testing methods. Urine, oral fluids, and hair are commonly used as test specimens to screen for common drugs such as alcohol, marijuana, opiates/opioids, cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, methaqualones, Read more »
Drug Use Has Surpassed Drunk Driving in Fatal Car Crashes
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), drunk driving was the leading cause of death in auto crashes since national surveys began in the 1970s. Now, alcohol is just another substance that can be involved, found in 29% of the drivers who died in auto accidents in 2016. Drugged driving is officially more common Read more »
Synthetic vs. Natural Marijuana: What’s the Difference?
According to statistics, employers pay $7,000 per year for a single employee with a drug-related problem. Consider also that 65% of all workplace accidents are drug or alcohol related, with marijuana found to be the most prevalent drug used among employees. A safe and healthy workplace promotes a productive working environment, and protects both the employees Read more »
Horrifying Data on Drug Use in Houston
Drug abuse in most US cities is on the rise, and this is no different in Houston. Although the state of Texas might not be on the spot as a high-risk drug abuse zone, it still deals with a wide range of substance abuse problems. One of the things that make the state a high-intensity Read more »
Drug Testing On N.C. Welfare Recipients Shakes Pre-Conceived Notions
In an effort to impose restriction on drug users taking advantage of the welfare system, Lawmakers in North Carolina pushed through legislation that required screenings. The underlying assumption appeared to be that a large enough demographic of drug addicts were bilking the system to fund their habit and avoid work. The results challenged many preconceived Read more »
How Legalized Marijuana Impacts Florida’s Construction Industry
The move by most states to legalize the use of marijuana has several employers. They have to choose to either maintain a zero-drug tolerance rate or put their reputation in jeopardy by accommodating those who work under the influence of drugs. Legalization of marijuana in Florida did not make the situation any better. Drug abuse Read more »
30+ Leaders in the Construction Industry to Follow on Twitter
Staying up to date can be tough in any industry, but it can be especially challenging in construction because the industry is so complex, fast-paced, and often, rather than a comfortable office, many employees spend a majority of their time at job sites. Fortunately, there are a lot of resources, compiled by some of the Read more »
How Legal Marijuana Impacts Florida’s Trucking Industry
The support for the legalization of marijuana, both for recreational and medical use, is a hot topic of discussion today. While marijuana is now legal in many states throughout America, it is causing questions and concerns for many different types of businesses, especially those that are regulated by Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines, like Florida’s Read more »