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 »
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Login Changes for DOT MIS Submission
The Management Information System (MIS) reports apply to data gathered that pertains to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing. MIS requirements vary depending on the mode of transportation that regulates specific safety-sensitive employers. Those transportation modes include: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Transportation Administration (FAA) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Read more »
SAMHSA Considering Adding Fentanyl to Drug Test
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is requesting the public’s response. They’re asking for public comment as to whether or not they should add the synthetic opioid, fentanyl, to its government-mandated employee drug test. Fentanyl is an extremely dangerous synthetic opioid that is found in all types of illicit drugs today. That’s Read more »
Matthew Perry: A Friend in the Truest Sense
When the news that Matthew Perry had died broke this past weekend, it hit a lot of us—hard. Not only do we grieve for Matthew and his family and friends—which includes the millions of fans whose lives the show touched—but the news likely stirred memories that caused many of us to grieve over someone we’ve Read more »
Drug Testing Trends Reflect Workplace Drug Use
According to the Current Consulting Group’s most recent Employer Drug Testing Survey, employers across the nation can count on the fact that workplace drug use is a reflection of which drugs are prevalent on the streets of the community. A whopping 76% of the data gathered for the group’s annual Drugs at Work survey was Read more »
Time to Switch to Onsite Drug Testing?
Lots of businesses that have employees working onsite are struggling to stay afloat these days. Stressed business owners have human resources departments looking to catch every budget cut possible. In some cases, it may be the only thing keeping the company from going belly up. It’s not always a little cut here or a little Read more »
False Positive Drug Test Results are Rare
According to Drugs.com some data suggests that false positive drug test results occur between five and ten percent of the time. Before you question whether or not that would be considered rare, we need to clarify that statement. Some companies use onsite urinalysis or dip-strip instant testing, also known as point of care testing (POCT). Read more »
Second Naloxone Spray Approved for Over Counter Purchase
Naloxone temporarily reverses the effects of an opioid overdose and it’s saving lives. Anyone is capable of administering this drug. It’s sold as a nasal spray. You simply place the nozzle in the overdose victim’s nostril and squeeze. It works almost immediately. That gives emergency responders a fighting chance to arrive on the scene and Read more »