Marijuana is the common name for a plant member of the family Cannabaceae that contains the psychoactive chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC for short. The plant is well known for its recreational and medical uses, some of which have been adapted and approved by the FDA for the treatment of certain medical disorders such as chronic Read more »
What is DOT Drug Testing?
DOT is short for Department Of Transportation. The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 is a United States federal law that requires alcohol and drug testing for employees in the trucking, mass transit, pipe lines and railroads. The vast majority of employees who work in the transportation industry are covered by this act. Methamphetamine, Read more »
How Long do Drugs Remain in Your System?
Drug testing is routine when you’re applying for a new job and, in some states, government benefits. Passing a drug test may also be key to keeping your employment status. One question people often ask is “How long do drugs stay in my system?” There is no one answer, however, because different drugs stay in Read more »
What Does a 5-Panel Drug Test Cover?
A 5-panel drug test is used to determine if a person is abusing illicit drugs. This test can be used by businesses that make it a prerequisite before hiring an individual, to check Federal employees, sports organizations testing athletes, recovering drug abusers in treatment, by doctors who believe their patient is abusing drugs, or convicted felons on probation Read more »
What is Pre-Employment Drug Testing?
Employers generally conduct pre-employment drug testing after making a conditional offer of employment. Employers use pre-employment drug testing to avoid hiring people who use drugs. A drug-free workplace is a safer, more productive, and more cost-effective workplace. Drug-free employees tend to be more productive and have lower health care costs; in particular, they have fewer Read more »
Mobile vs. Off-Site Drug Testing
The vast majority of adults freely admit that they have experimented with some type of illicit drug or prescription drug for which they had no prescription in the past year. Many will use drugs while they are at the workplace. The result is decreased workforce productivity, increased accidents, and increased absenteeism. Research has shown that Read more »
Benefits of Drug Testing in the Workplace
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 66 percent of people with substance abuse issues, over the age of 18, are employed. While drug testing should be seen as a means to minimize workplace risks, many businesses do not conduct any type of screening. One of the reasons the screenings do not Read more »
Gain Productivity with a Drug Free Workplace
Companies succeed by creating the ability to generate and sustain profits. At the heart of this requirement is developing a staff of personnel and employees who are highly motivated and productive. The process of achieving this situation is complex and demanding, with many factors involved. In today’s environment one of the greatest personnel challenges for Read more »