It’s shocking to most of society to even imagine the need for the term “butt-chugging” to be in existence. And, if you don’t care to take the time to reason out the meaning, we’ll get that out of the way for you. It refers to consuming alcohol through the rectum. Gross isn’t it? Nonetheless, this Read more »
What Is “Shy Bladder” in Drug Testing?
Commonly known as shy bladder, paruresis is the medical term given to someone who becomes fearful or anxious at the thought of urinating with others nearby. This social anxiety disorder affects men and women from preschool age through adulthood. Because many suffer in silence and never report the condition to their doctors, the exact number Read more »
Does Cigarette Smoke Affect a Mouth Swab Test?
The short answer to the title question is, “Nope.” Not if you’re trying to keep it from showing that you have drugs in your system anyway. However, we recently discovered some news that may surprise you regarding cigarette smoking and mouth swab drug tests. Curious to find out what it is? Some companies test for Read more »
Can I Drink Coffee Before a Drug Test?
Employers really wouldn’t ever have a reason to add caffeine to the company drug test so it may seem silly to ask if you can drink coffee before you report for one. If you’re among those who thought so, we’ve got news for you. Coffee has been linked to causing a false-positive test result for Read more »
Rise in Attacks Involving Date Rape Drugs
Date rape drugs continue to find their way into the headlines across the nation and around the world. For instance, doctors believe that the county commissioner of Clayton County, Georgia was given gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB)—one of the commonly known date rape drugs—at a community event in late September. Thankfully, she was not harmed in the Read more »
Fentanyl Island is Destroying the Economy
The city of Oakland, California is seeing an increase in tourists that aren’t welcome there. Despite that fact, city officials have given over an area of the city to them. It’s known as Fentanyl Island and is being overrun by homeless drug addicts. According to reports, the population has more than doubled in less than Read more »
How Far Back Does DOT Drug Testing Go?
The Department of Transportation is committed to seeing that people can travel about our nation safely. Mandated drug testing of the safety-sensitive workforce is part of its safety protocol. Drivers must take a drug test prior to getting behind the wheel. Other reasons for drug testing include random testing throughout the year or if there Read more »
Yes, Misdemeanor Charges Show Up On a Criminal Background Check
Business owners are incorporating criminal background checks into their hiring process more than ever before. You can’t fault them for it. Conducting a criminal background check helps business owners vet potential new hires before actually bringing them on board. They help employers determine if someone is trustworthy, to be sure. They can also speak to Read more »