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Drug Abuse Statistics — 2017

October 2, 2018 by David Bell

drug abuse statistics

Drug abuse is an issue that consequently causes significant negative impact in the workplace, and in society as a whole. It affects everything from productivity to safety to morale. Up to date drug abuse statistics give employers, parents, and lawmakers the information needed to fight back. It enables us to identify signs of drug use, understand Read more »

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After Decades of Marijuana Ban, Senate Votes To Legalize Hemp

September 28, 2018 by David Bell

hemp farm

Under a new bill that was overwhelmingly passed by the Senate, it will be legal to grow hemp, a non-psychoactive variety of the Cannabis sativa plant, in the United States. This is a significant development to take note of as an employer, hiring manager or HR professional. Despite being non-psychoactive, hemp products have been found to produce positive Read more »

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Opioid Use in the Workplace

September 24, 2018 by David Bell

opiate use in the workplace

Today, the U.S. has one of the world’s highest per capita rates of opioid use. In fact, the U.S. consumes at least 75% of the world’s opioid prescription drugs—and over 69% of U.S. opioid users work. These staggering statistics reveal the level of burden that U.S. businesses and organizations of every type and size bear Read more »

Filed Under: Drug Abuse

HHS to Explain Delays in Hair Follicle Drug Test Guidelines

September 21, 2018 by David Bell

DOT hair follicle drug test

The United States Senate has approved a bill that requires the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to explain why there was a delay in giving state required hair follicle drug test guidelines for motor carriers. This legislation was introduced by Senator John Thune who is the chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Read more »

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Marijuana Use in the Workplace

September 12, 2018 by David Bell

marijuana use in the workplace

As of mid-2018, marijuana is legal for recreational use in nine states and the District of Columbia and is legal for medicinal use in 21 additional states. This trend towards the decriminalization of marijuana has numerous implications for American workplaces, most of them troublesome. Marijuana in the 21st century bears but a passing resemblance to the Read more »

Filed Under: Drug Abuse

What is a Negative Dilute Drug Test Result?

September 5, 2018 by David Bell

negative dilute

While that last cup of coffee or glass of water will not adversely affect your urine drug test, consuming large quantities of fluid may, but not in the way that some people believe. Despite one of the most common myths about drug testing, flushing your system with excess fluids will not hide or mask drug Read more »

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Drug Testing on the Job Site

August 20, 2018 by David Bell

job site drug testing

If you’re an employer, chances are you already know how much of a threat drug abuse poses to safety and productivity in the workplace. The use of drugs by employees leads to loss of productivity, health care expenses, absenteeism, workplace accidents, damage and/or theft of materials and equipment, legal liabilities, higher workers’ compensation costs, and legal Read more »

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The Push for Hair Follicle Testing in DOT Drug Testing

August 13, 2018 by David Bell

DOT hair drug test

Hair follicle drug testing is being advocated as an alternative to urinalysis for DOT drug testing because it offers both a higher detection and an extended detection window. One of the largest and most vocal is The Trucking Alliance, which is made up of seven companies: Dupre Logistics, Knight-Swift, J.B. Hunt, Cargo Transporters, Maverick USA, U.S Read more »

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