First and foremost, not using drugs is the one sure way to pass a mouth swab drug test. However, many drug users have jobs and, at some point, find themselves desperate to pass a company drug test. Moreover, they may resort to trying to produce a false positive result. According to the word on the Read more »
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Psychologists Leading the Way to Combat Youth Substance Abuse
Psychologists, such as Aaron Weiner, PhD, ABPP, a licensed clinical psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, have been drawing attention to the fact that youth substance abuse is still a huge problem in the United States. The term “youth” incorporates middle school children as well as teens. It’s a well-known fact that kids begin to use Read more »
What Should You Do If an Employee Refuses a Drug Test?
It would seem extremely unusual for an employee to refuse a drug test, but it has happened. That’s because employees who use drugs don’t want their employers to be aware of it and avoiding the drug test would be an easy out for them. If you participate in a drug-free workplace program, your drug testing Read more »
Holidays are Hard for Many Recovering Addicts
People worldwide look forward to the holidays with joyful anticipation. However, those who are new to or struggle with sobriety may dread them. The holidays can be filled with triggers that could cause them to falter and fall back into their old ways. And, many worry that if they fall, they won’t find their way Read more »
How Far Back Does DOT Drug Testing Go?
Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing has been in place since President Reagan enforced the drug-free workplace back in the 80s. The urine test has always been the approved test method and the amount of time that it detects drugs in the system ranges from a few days up to three months in the case Read more »
What is a DOT Safety Concern?
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy (Policy Office) coordinates with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and other Federal agencies to share the responsibility for determining transportation-related safety activities. The Policy Office coordinates and executes the DOT’s safety initiatives in the following ways: Reviews and analyzes domestic transportation policy regarding DOT leadership decisions Read more »
Is Policing Prescriptions a Life Sentence for Chronic Pain?
Nearly a decade has passed since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) released its original guidelines for physicians and pharmacies working with patients suffering from chronic pain. The CDCP’s suggestions were intended to help battle against opioid addiction, which had reached epidemic proportions. However, the CDCP may have created a “one bad apple” Read more »
Would Legalizing Drugs Do More Harm Than Good?
The debate about whether or not legalizing all drugs would benefit our country has been ongoing for decades. So far, there is no sound decision on the matter, but the topic has been in the news again recently. Decision-makers need to ponder this decision wisely because when the subject comes up, many Americans conjure up Read more »