Alcohol dependency ruins lives, yet alcohol consumption is accepted as a normal part of socializing in our country. That’s evident in the fact that alcohol sales surpassed $37 billion in 2022 alone. People who consume alcohol regularly build up a tolerance to it. This means that they need to get more and, eventually, even more alcohol Read more »
What is a Negative Dilute Drug Test Result?
A negative dilute result on a drug test doesn’t mean an employee “passes” it. If they were hoping to mask drug use by consuming large quantities of fluid before the test, it may have done more harm than good. One of the most common myths about drug testing is that flushing your system with excess Read more »
Flying Over the Holidays with Prescription Meds?
We’re all but in the midst of the holiday season. If you’re flying this year, hopefully, the flights were booked in advance so you could get the best ticket price. Do you have prescription meds to take along? Millions of people need daily medications to maintain their blood pressure, manage pain, or a host of Read more »
Will Smoking Pot Help Those Suffering PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often associated with our veterans who have experienced the horrors of war firsthand. No wonder it was once commonly referred to as “shell shock.” However, anyone can suffer from PTSD after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic or terrifying event that involves serious physical harm or the threat of it. Read more »
Psilocybin Mushrooms: Desynchronizing Your Brain Not Magic
You’re likely aware that the medical community is pushing for a resurgence in using psychedelic drugs as treatment for post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and other mental disorders. There’s a huge push for further research on the matter. It comes as no surprise that the results of another new study have come out regarding the effects of Read more »
DOT Drug Testing: Everything You Need to Know
If you plan to enter the safety-sensitive workforce, your employer is mandated by the Department of Transportation (DOT). This administration monitors commercial drivers by way of their employers and rules and regulations abound. DOT drug testing plays an important role in this process. Especially now that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has its Read more »
What is a Non-DOT Drug Test?
If judging from the term, “non-DOT” alone, it may appear as if a DOT or a non-DOT drug test are the only two types. However, the term originated because the workforce is separated into two categories. They are the general workforce and the safety-sensitive workforce. The federal government regulates the latter. The safety-sensitive workforce transports Read more »
Do ADHD Meds Show Up on a Drug Test?
Medical marijuana legalization has caused some employees to test positive on company drug tests even if only using CBD products. Even though CBD doesn’t get you high, small amounts of THC escapes the plant in the extraction process finding its way into the medication. Over time, the levels can build up in the patient’s body Read more »