Rapid result tests accurately detect all types of drugs and are becoming more sophisticated as time passes. However, some inexperienced test administrators have trouble distinguishing results—especially, when there is a faint line in the display window. People purchase over-the-counter drug tests for any number of reasons. For instance, some employers, who don’t have a large Read more »
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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 »
Adderall Treats Adult ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) doesn’t just disappear when children reach adulthood. Some people learn to manage their adult ADHD symptoms, however, and don’t continue with medication as adults. We commend those who step up to that challenge using diet and other methods, such as different types of therapy, to help them reign in their Read more »
Rising Business Costs? Terminate Turnover
Inflation isn’t slowing down yet and many business owners feel the pinch just as strongly as their customers and clients. Looking for ways to cut costs is near the top of many Human Resources (HR) departments’ to-do lists. High employee turnover rates can devastate a business if left unchecked. Training a new hire only to turn Read more »
Need a Night Shift Morale Booster? Use Mobile Drug Testing
Most employees don’t use drugs and view the company test as a means for their employer to weed out those who do. Some employers only require pre-employment drug tests but others conduct random testing throughout the year. Some companies set up annual testing, often coupled with an annual physical exam. Partnering with a mobile drug Read more »
Is Safe Supply Reducing Harm?
Safe supply programs were created in an attempt to battle an ongoing worldwide health crisis—death by drug overdose. The theory behind these programs is that by supplying drug addicts with paraphernalia, a short-term remedy for opioid overdose—most often distributed in the form of Narcan, and, even, testing illicit drugs—before they are ingested with no threat Read more »
Does Gen Z Smoke Too Much Pot?
Gen Z is known as a somewhat self-absorbed generation—not without good reason though. Parents were handing them iPhones when they were babies! And, they drooled over them—literally! But who cared? Our little geniuses were learning to navigate the devices with lightning speed. It left us marveling—and rushing out to keep them connected with the latest 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 »