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 »
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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 »
ODAPC Releases DOT Oral Fluid Collectors Guidelines
On January 15, 2025, the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC) released the “DOT Oral Fluid Specimen Collection Procedures Guidelines.” The Department of Transportation (DOT) published its final rule on May 2, 2023, authorizing employers to use oral fluid testing as an alternative to the urine drug test. The ODAPC provided the Read more »
You Realize THC Drinks Cause Positive Drug Tests, Right?
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the component found in marijuana that affects the brain. It causes the euphoric effects that the drug is known to possess. As the evolution of the cannabis industry continues due to legalization, new products keep emerging catering to those eager to partake of the drug. THC drinks are the latest craze and Read more »
Poppy Seeds and Positive Drug Tests
Manufacturers use the opiate extract from poppies to produce drugs, such as morphine, codeine, and heroin. But have you ever had someone tell you not to eat any foods containing poppy seeds before a drug test because you could test positive for morphine? The warning has been going around for decades. Is it true? Several Read more »
Is Treating PTSD with Psychedelics Wise?
Therapists are experimenting with using psychedelic drugs, such as MDMA, ketamine, and psilocybin, to treat patients suffering from PTSD, otherwise known as post-traumatic stress disorder. The patient undergoes the supervised treatment in a controlled setting and some believe the results thus far seem promising. PTSD is an anxiety disorder that presents itself after someone experiences Read more »