Drug users seeking employment often refrain from using until they get hired to be sure and ace the pre-employment drug test. Many employers drug test potential new hires and then employees are never required to take another—unless the user is involved in a workplace accident anyway. Still, some job applicants get caught off guard and become Read more »
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Can Closing the Border and Targeting Cartels Stop Drug Trafficking?
Drug trafficking is a prime money maker for the cartels. They, undoubtedly, took full advantage of our open border policy these past four years. Now that the borders are locked down, it’s bound to slow their roll. But will it come to a stop? Our current administration is calling out the cartels and it’s sure Read more »
Verifying Medical Marijuana Authorization — MRO or Employer?
Verifying a medical marijuana authorization needs to be part of your drug-free policy if it’s not already. The main reason being that failing to do so could lead to legal issues down the road. Thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia allow medical marijuana use, however, the medical conditions warranting its use differ from state Read more »
How is the VA Study on Psychedelic Therapy Progressing?
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is in the midst of its first large study for psychedelic-assisted therapy in around 60 years. Phase 2 of the trial began in December 2024. That’s when the VA began enrolling veterans willing to participate in the study. It’s focused on using specific psychedelic drugs, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) to Read more »
What is a Positive Dilute Drug Test Result?
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 »
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 »