Receiving a positive dilute drug test result indicates two things. Someone tested positive for drugs. Just as importantly to employers, though, they more than likely tried to hide it. The employee is usually terminated immediately due to drug use. On the other hand, a negative dilute result is still a cause for concern. Even though Read more »
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Are THC Drinks Even Legal?
THC-infused drinks are popping up in liquor stores, grocery stores, and quick stops across the nation. The brands are packaged in colorful cans and sport trendy names, such as Cann, Cycling Frog, and Wynk, to name a few. Both marketing tactics are intended to be eye-catching and, hopefully—from the manufacturers’ viewpoint—irresistible to curious consumers. They’re 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 »
Oregon Recriminalized Drug Possession with Good Measure
In 2020, Oregon citizens passed Measure 110 becoming the first state to decriminalize drugs—hard drugs, such as methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl—removing penalties for possession of small amounts. Instead, users were served with a $100 ticket and sent on their way. The focus of the state became reducing the harm that drugs cause to those Read more »
Musk vs Federal Employees: Is the Pot Calling the Kettle Black?
Elon Musk is raising eyebrows at every turn since becoming chair of the new administration’s newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His reply to an X post tagging DOGE in which the commenter inquired if the department had considered mandatory workforce-wide drug testing at the federal level may have leveled up to hair-raising for Read more »
When an Employee Fights a Failed DOT Drug Test
The Department of Transportation (DOT) doesn’t sway from demanding compliance from employers who hire a safety-sensitive workforce. There are many rules and regulations to adhere to if employers want to remain in compliance. The DOT drug test was incorporated into the mandates to ensure that drivers aren’t impaired while on the road. Its design, of Read more »
Does Coffee Dilute Urine for a Drug Test?
The direct answer to the question, “Does coffee dilute urine for a drug test?” is yes. Coffee isn’t the only culprit though. Consuming a mass quantity of any liquid before a drug test dilutes the urine. It’s never wise for a drug-using employee to try and mask drug use by consuming large quantities of water Read more »
Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family to Payout 7.4B in Opioid Settlement
News broke last week that Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, have been ordered to pay 7.4B to families whose loved ones died due to an oxy overdose. States sought damages in the lawsuit as well. Has your life been affected in some way by the opioid crisis? It seems it surely must be the Read more »