Derived from the long-used narcotic opium, heroin possesses even stronger mind-altering and addictive qualities than its predecessor. Given that this is accomplished by the drug from its interaction with opioid receptors in the body, it can be expected that the drug will physically affect the body. In addition, heroin has secondary means of inflicting physiological Read more »
Zero Tolerance and Abstinence Testing—Not to be Used for Workplace Testing
Ethyl Glucuronide (EtG) – a direct metabolite of beverage alcohol (ethanol). Its presence in urine may be used to detect recent alcohol consumption, even after ethanol is no longer measurable. The presence of EtG in urine is a definitive indicator that alcohol was ingested. Detection time is up to 80 hours. This is an ideal Read more »
Alcohol Testing in the Workplace
Although alcohol abuse is a huge problem for employers, few test for alcohol in their drug free workplace programs. Studies show that more than 14 million working days are apparently lost to hangovers, absenteeism or alcohol related illnesses each year. Out of millions who hold full time employment in the United States, close to fifteen Read more »
What Are the Signs of Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol abuse continues to be a growing problem in the world today, with the number of individuals suffering from alcohol abuse increasing every year. What’s also increasing every year is the number of children who are abusing alcohol. Alcohol abuse is different from both alcoholism and alcohol addiction. A key factor to fixing alcohol abuse Read more »
How Does Synthetic Marijuana Affect Your Body?
Synthetic marijuana is a manufactured version of cannabis that was sold legally under many different names. It contains dried plant material and chemicals additives to induce a mind altering high. Many young people wanted to use synthetic marijuana because it is not detectable in standard drug tests. This drug can affect the body in several Read more »
What Are the Signs of Painkiller Abuse?
Dealing with pain on a daily basis is horrific. A person who is dealing with chronic pain understands how this pain not only affects them physically, but it also negatively affects them both mentally and emotionally. Living with chronic pain diminishes a person’s ability to interact with others and to form meaningful relationships. For this Read more »
Five Benefits of a Drug Free Workplace Program
Some companies are on the fence when it comes to drug testing their employees. However, with one clear look at how beneficial a drug free workplace program is, there should be no hesitations. Employee drug abuse is growing at alarming rates, with at lease seven out of ten drug abusers fully employed. Here are five Read more »
Synthetic Marijuana Poses Real Danger
In convenience stores across the country, dangerous drugs are masquerading as innocent, natural plant products that offer a similar experience to the one produced by smoking marijuana. With clever names like Spice, K2, Kush, Moon Rocks and fake weed, synthetic marijuana products lure unsuspecting users with promises of a natural high and a warning label Read more »