Liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes can be poisonous, but is not regulated by federal authorities, The New York Times reports. The liquid is extracted from tobacco and mixed with flavorings, colorings and chemicals. Tiny amounts, either ingested or absorbed through the skin, can cause seizures and vomiting. It can even be deadly, the newspaper notes. Read more »
DEA Cracks Down on “Wax”
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is cracking down in California on a potent marijuana product called “wax,” according to ABC News. Wax is legal—and popular—in Colorado. Wax is a distillation of marijuana said to be so potent that a single hit will keep a person high for more than a day, the article notes. A Read more »
How to Identify Drug Abuse in the Workplace
As an increasing number of people underestimate or discount the effects of drugs, drug abuse has skyrocketed. This makes it more important than ever before for employers to identify the signs of drug abuse and take appropriate action. Armed with the proper knowledge, employers can reduce or eliminate the impact of drug abuse on employee Read more »
Thank You, President Obama
I’ve been meaning to write this letter since last month, but frankly, I just haven’t had the time because our phones have been ringing off the hook here at USA Mobile Drug Testing. For that, I’d like to thank President Obama. You see, we run a national mobile drug testing company, and after the President’s Read more »
Drug Testing with Hair—90 Day Look Back
If you have long hair and in your 40’s, will a hair test show what you did in college? Hair grows at a rate of approximately ½ inch per month. So, in theory, if you had hair that was 18 inches long, and you tested the ends of the strands, then you could find drugs Read more »
Marijuana and Drug Free Workplace
Generally speaking, most states that have enacted medical marijuana laws have treated issues relating to employers the same, as have courts that have decided employer-related questions on medical marijuana. The general consensus in the courts and the legal commentaries is that these laws do not require employers to modify their employment practices, drug-free workplace policies, Read more »
Now That It’s Legal What You Should Know about Marijuana in the Workplace
With the announcement by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo that through executive order New York State will now allow a limited and strictly regulated prescribed use of Medical Marijuana, many New York State private companies and employers are concerned if their employees will be high while on the job. How will that impact the Read more »
Medical Review Officer (MRO) Services
A partnership of quality and confidence. USA Mobile Drug Testing (USAMDT) will assist your company with complete Medical Review Officer (MRO) Services as the first line of defense in drug testing. A partnership with us provides access to a far-reaching and highly qualified team of medical doctors certified by the American Association of Medical Review Read more »