Employee drug tests have become far more sophisticated than in the early days. Back then, drinking a lot of water before taking the test site usually did the trick. Laboratory equipment wasn’t as sophisticated at reading drug tests back in the 90s as it is today either. Someone trying to achieve a false negative result Read more »
What are DOT Drug Testing Cutoff Levels?
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all safety-sensitive employees submit to pre-employment drug testing as well as random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing. The procedure is well documented from start to finish to lessen the chance of error. Likewise, laboratories, operating under strict protocols, have specific drug cutoff levels set to lessen the Read more »
Would Passing Florida’s Amendment 3 Affect Workplace Safety?
Florida’s Amendment 3 puts recreational marijuana on the state’s November ballot. Advocates for legalization are working overtime to encourage like-minded citizens to vote. Opponents are aggressively working on the other side of the issue. Case in point, Republican billionaire, Ken Griffin, is donating $12 million toward defeating recreational legalization in the Sunshine State. If the Read more »
DOT Withdraws Oral Fluid Testing Final Ruling
On Thursday, August 1st, the Department of Transportation (DOT) withdrew its proposed final ruling concerning oral fluid drug testing. It was due to the 19 negative comments received during the official commenting phase which began back in June. It turns out that most negative responses were regarding the training received by individuals collecting the specimens. Read more »
Unregulated Magic Mushrooms Endangering Public
America’s growing interest in magic mushrooms, or shrooms, is becoming blatantly evident. This psychedelic drug is gaining popularity across the nation. It’s reminiscent of the “turn on, tune in, drop out” theory free flowing throughout the country during the 190s. Back then, the government was deeply into researching the possibilities of using them for various Read more »
If Drugs are Legalized, What Happens to Drug Testing?
Despite medical and recreational legalization, the Department of Transportation (DOT) hasn’t removed marijuana from its drug testing panels. In a published online statement it takes a firm stance on the matter. Even though marijuana has been legalized in certain states, it has no bearing on whether or not someone gets removed from service if they Read more »
Will DEA Soon Drop Pot Lower on Its List?
When the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) proposed rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule 1 on its Controlled Substances List to a Schedule 3, a public comment period was announced as well. That period ends on Monday evening, July 22, 2024. So far, the DEA has to comb through 33,000 comments. That is in addition to those Read more »
Recreational Marijuana Made Florida’s November Ballot
You’ve surely heard by now that Florida is putting recreational marijuana legalization to a vote on its November ballot. Those who support legalizing pot for adults to enjoy during their leisure time without fear of punishment are anticipating heading to the polls on November 5th. The ballot title they’ll be looking to add their mark Read more »